Cathryn Avison

Cathryn Avison has her fingerprints all over some seriously big-screen magic. If you’ve caught yourself swept away by the lush, dreamy visuals in Aladdin (2019), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), or the live-action Mulan (2020), well, she’s one of the reasons your jaw hit the floor. She’s not front and center, but her work behind the scenes shapes entire worlds. Think about how Aladdin’s Agrabah sparkles like a fever dream or how Maleficent’s dark, enchanted forests look so hauntingly beautiful—there’s a certain vibe, a kind of visual storytelling, that doesn’t just happen by accident. You can bet Cathryn played a part in bringing those places to life, making sure they feel as real and wild as your imagination hoped for. In Aladdin, the bustling city and wild, magical sequences don’t just pop off the screen—they practically grab you by the collar. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil? That film’s got a gothic fairytale edge that’s both eerie and stunning, and Mulan’s sweeping battle scenes and intricate set pieces wouldn’t pack half the punch without the kind of detail and artistry she brings to the table. She’s got a knack for translating epic fantasy into something that feels tangible, textured, and almost touchable. It takes a special skill set to create those kinds of immersive environments, and her fingerprints are all over those cinematic moments that stick with you long after the credits roll.