Lucasfilm has announced that their chief technology officer, Rob Bredow, has been elevated to the status of senior VP, executive creative director, and head of Industrial Light & Magic. Bredow also served as a co-producer on director Ron Howard’s Solo: A Star Wars Story standalone film.
Via The Hollywood Reporter with quotes from Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy:
Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic has upped Rob Bredow to the newly created role of senior vp, executive creative director and head of ILM.
Bredow joined ILM as a VFX supervisor in 2014 and shortly thereafter was named vp new media and head of Lucasfilm’s advanced development group. In 2015, he helped to launch ILMxLAB, which focuses on virtual reality and other immersive entertainment. In 2016, Bredow was promoted to chief technology officer of Lucasfilm. Currently, Bredow is serving as VFX supervisor and co-producer on Solo: A Star Wars Story, which hits theaters May 25.
Also Wednesday, ILM announced that Gretchen Libby has been promoted to vp marketing and production. Per the changes, Bredow will be in charge of ILM’s four studios — in London, San Francisco, Singapore and Vancouver — and report to Lucasfilm general manager Lynwen Brennan. Libby will report to Bredow.
“I’ve been working very closely with Rob over the past two years on Solo,” said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in a statement. “Filmmaking is often about problem solving and Rob comes to every challenge with a strong creative point of view and the ability to find the best solution every time. This and his business acumen make him an ideal candidate to lead ILM, which has always stood at the crossroads of technology and artistry.”
Added Brennan. “I am thrilled that Rob is going to be leading ILM into the future. He is the perfect fit for the role combining creativity, innovation and business savvy.”
