Richard Kidd

Richard Kidd is an accomplished executive in the fields of digital arts, visual effects, and virtual production, currently serving as Executive Producer and Creative Director at Studio Wildcard, overseeing projects such as Ark: ASA Cinematics and Ark: The Animated Series. With extensive experience at both Perilous Orbit, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Cinematics and Virtual Production, and at the University of Florida's Digital Worlds Institute as Founder and Instructor, Richard has a significant impact on the industry through innovative projects and educational initiatives. Additional roles include Chief Technology Officer at Divtone Group and various leadership positions at Catalyst Media Group, among others. Richard's early career included key positions at notable companies such as Sony Pictures Imageworks and Cinesite Digital Studios, contributing to major film projects like The Matrix and Cast Away. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.