Passion to Production: Breaking Into the Creative Industries | Kathy Bard CGS LIVE 2026

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The pathways, skills and mindset that help turn creative passion into a career. At CG Spectrum LIVE, CGSI Head of Core Subjects Dr. Kathy Bard shares her own route into the industry. The detours, the doubts, and the moment that pushed her to commit. Kathy has worked in production and recruitment for high-end visual effects, with credits including Captain Marvel, Jungle Cruise, Mortal Kombat, Ford v Ferrari and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and now mentors CGSI students across the school's core subjects. Watch the full session for her take on standing out to studios, what recruiters actually look for in junior hires, and why she chooses to mentor the next generation of artists. At CG Spectrum Institute, students learn from working industry professionals who help them build the technical skills, creative judgement, and professional standards needed for careers in games, animation, FX and digital art. Explore all courses: https://www.cgspectrum.com/courses Follow us on socials: Instagram http