For a full list of CREDITS, including live, streaming, hybrid, and real-time events, please refer to the PDF below.
| CHERYL VANDERBILT CREDITS |
Spark: The Universe in UsSenior Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2023 Narrated by Diego Luna Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies in the hearts of distant stars and incredibly powerful explosions such as supernovae, which help spread fundamental elements to galaxies far and wide where they can spark new life. * Winner, Best Astronomy Film at the Dome Under Fulldome Festival 2024 * Winner, Best Educational Film at Dome Fest West 2024 * Winner, Best Science Film Award at the International Planetarium Society / Jena Fulldome Festival 2024 * Winner, Best Dome Film, Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology 2024 * Official Selection, Fulldome Festival Brno 2024 * Official Selection, SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater 2024 |
Living WorldsSenior Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2021 Narrated by Daveed Diggs What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? In the Academy’s newest original planetarium show, see how a deeper understanding of Earth might help us locate other living worlds, light years away. * Winner, Science and Education Award at the #BestOfEarth 2021 * Winner, Best Narrative at the Dome Under Fulldome Festival 2021 * Winner, Directors Award at the Fulldome Festival Brno 2022 * Official Selection, SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater 2022 |
Big AstronomySenior Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2020 Narrated by Bárbara Rojas-Ayala Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running. * Winner, Best Astronomy Education at the Dome Under Fulldome Festival 2020 * Winner, STEM For All Video Showcase 2020 * Winner, Best Science Film at the Dome Fest West 2021 |
Giants of Land and SeaProducer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Custom formatted media installations 2018 Life at the edge of land and sea is dynamic and ever-changing, where fog rolls in, tectonic plates tremble, and sea otters frolic in the kelp forest canopy. In this original exhibit, science becomes sensory as you explore Northern California's natural wonders through a variety of interactive experiences: Redwood Ascent Immersive Experience Shake House 1906 & 1989 Earthquake Recreation |
Flipside ScienceLine Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Environmental Literacy Initiative Educational Classroom Video Series 2016 - 2017 This youth-powered series tackles complex environmental topics and empowers viewers to make a difference. |
3D Earth: Rainforests
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Forum 3D Theater 2016 From towering canopies to the lush forest floor, follow Academy scientists as they explore the biodiversity and global impact of these rich, tropical environments. Stereoscopic show with both real-time elements and pre-rendered videos - highlighting in-house Academy Research |
Castro Valley: A Look Back in TimeProducer
Adobe Art Center Documentary Video - 2016 Explore the history of Castro Valley through the vintage film of the 1930's through 1960's. |
Color of Life
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Custom formatted media installations 2015 See color for what it truly is: a major player in the natural world. From mating rituals to survival tactics, color plays a crucial part in the day-to-day life of countless species, and reveals the interconnectedness of life. 60 videos produced for the exhibit |
Among Giants: A Life with Whales
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2015 The Photography of Flip Nicklin - formatted for the Immersive Theater. Included Music, Real-time, and Video elements. |
Earth is My Witness
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2014 The Photography of Art Wolfe - formatted for the Immersive Theater. Included Music, Real-time, and Video elements. |
Roaming with Reindeer
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2013 Children's educational program, with animation, fulldome video, music and reindeer sound effects. |
The Kepler StoryVisual Designer & Production Coordinator
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Play by Nina Wise 2013 Starring Norbert Weisser as Johannes Kepler Fulldome stills, videos, real-time graphics, special effects, a custom music score, audio design, and lighting, all come together to create an immersive theater experience as we learn about the life of famed astronomer, Johannes Kepler. |
Season of Wonder
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2012 Children's winter program, with animation, fulldome video, and music. Part of the annual Tis-the-Season for Science Exhibit |
Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless PlanetProduction Coordinator
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2012 Narrated by Benjamin Bratt This sweeping geological journey gives you front-row seats to epic seismic events, from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to the break-up of the supercontinent Pangaea 200 million years ago. * Official Selection, International Planetarium Movie Festival 2014 * Official Selection, IPS-Macao International Film Festival * Nominated, Best FullDome Program at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival * Nominated, Best Visual Effects in a Special Venue at the Visual Effects Society * Finalist, Best Video at the International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge |
Geology of Other Worlds
Producer
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Forum 3D Theater 2012 Stereoscopic show with both real-time elements and pre-rendered videos - highlighting Geology of the other planets in our Solar System. |
CircumstanceVisual Effects Consultant
Independent Film A Feature Film, by Maryam Keshavarz – 2011 * Audience Award/Drama Sundance Film Festival * Closing Night Selection New Directors/New Films Festival * Audience Award HBO Outstanding First Narrative Feature L.A. Outfest * Best Feature New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival * People Award Paris Lesbian Film Festival * Emerging Talent Award Rome Film Fest * Jury Special Prize Valladolid International Film Festival |
Midnight SonVisual Effects Producer
Independent Film A Feature Film, by Scott Leberecht – 2011 |
Opal"Opal" Trailer from Jason Cohen Productions on Vimeo. Visual Effects Coordinator
Independent Film A Feature Film, by Dina Ciraulo – 2010 * Official Selection Cannes Producers Network * Official Selection No Borders Independent Feature Project * Official Selection San Francisco International Woman's Film Festival * Robin Eickman Screenwriting Award * Official Selection Mill Valley Film Festival * Best of Fest Long Island Film Festival * Official Selection 15th Annual California Film Festival |
LIFE: A Cosmic StoryProduction Coordinator
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2010 Narrated by Jodie Foster How did life on Earth begin? Starting with the Big Bang and ending with the biodiversity on Earth today, Life takes you on an incredible tour of our ancient cosmic origins. * Winner, Best fullDome Program at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival * Winner, Best Integration of Scientific Data at the Jena Fulldome Festival * Winner, Best in Narration at the Jena Fulldome Festival |
Citizen Sky: Epsilon AurigaeProduction Coordinator
California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio Fulldome Film 2010 Narrated by Timothy Ferris Epsilon Aurigae is an eclipsing binary variable star. Variable stars change in brightness over time. Collecting data on these changes can help us understand the star. Eclipsing binary variable stars are systems consisting of two stars orbiting around their common center of mass in a plane along our line of sight. |
Destroy MeVisual Effects Production Manager
Independent Film A Music Video, Tony Hudson – 2010 |
