Pitch Black, the parent company of visual effects studios FuseFX, FOLKS, Rising Sun Pictures and El Ranchito, has appointed Paul Richards to serve as chief technology officer (CTO).
With over a decade of experience in the visual effects industry, Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be pivotal to Pitch Black’s goal of enhancing and finalizing its global platform and workflow integration.
Richards’ passion for watching films fueled his creativity and inspired his career in visual effects. His previous positions as CTO at postproduction facilities Picture Shop, Ghost VFX, and Method Studios provided him with a strong background in building and managing technology teams with a strong focus on leadership and creative problem-solving.
“The rich legacy of all the Pitch Black brands is incredible, and being asked to be part of the next chapter is humbling,” said Richards. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to foster creativity, drive innovation, and ensure the highest security standards across our global platform.”
Sébastien Bergeron, CEO of Pitch Black, is enthused over Richards joining the company’s executive team, stating, “His arrival as our CTO comes at a pivotal moment in Pitch Black’s evolution. He will leverage his expertise across all our brands and put the final touch in our unified platform project. By empowering our teams worldwide to share complex work through technological innovations and expertise in AI workflows, Paul will help us create efficiencies in high-end visual effects processes while exceeding industry security and ethical standards. His leadership and experience will undoubtedly propel us towards new heights of excellence.”
