The Blavatnik Family Foundation Makes $25 Million Lead Gift to Establish the Blavatnik Center for Virtual Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts

JUNE 16, 2025 (LOS ANGELES, CA) – The Blavatnik Family Foundation has made a $25 million lead gift to establish the Blavatnik Center for Virtual Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA).  The donation was announced today by Elizabeth M. Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.  The 15,000 square foot center will be the centerpiece of the School’s curriculum in virtual production filmmaking. “Virtual production has become an integral part of filmmaking, led by the next generation,” said Len Blavatnik, Founder of the Blavatnik Family Foundation. “I’m proud to support the School and provide young filmmakers with the tools and resources needed to master these emerging technologies and lead the industry’s future.” The Blavatnik Center for Virtual Production will be a multi-use, state-of-the-art space housing two stages with wraparound LED panel walls, as well as performance capture, camera tracking, and lighting systems. The stages can be operated separately or joined together to from a large production set. The Center will also contain multiple classrooms and labs equipped with computers with real-time 3D design software and digital asset libraries.