Habib Zargarpour ("Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," "Greyhound," "Blade Runner 2049," "The Perfect Storm") invented the Virtual Production System used by Jon Favreau on "The Jungle Book" and by Steven Spielberg on "Ready Player One." He deploys real-time techniques for filmmaking and combines his experience in film and real-time engines to bring their benefits to virtual production.

Habib has been nominated for two Academy Awards and has won two BAFTAs for his work on "Twister" and "The Perfect Storm." His visual effects career includes developing groundbreaking effects while at Industrial Light & Magic, Electronic Arts, and as Director of Visuals for Xbox Publishing at Microsoft.

His film credits include "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," "Greyhound," "Blade Runner 2049," and "The Jungle Book," where he pioneered virtual production using a real-time engine. Other credits include "Signs," "The Bourne Identity," "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," "Spawn," "Jumanji," "Star Trek: Generations," and "The Mask." He has also served as Senior Art Director on hit video games such as "RYSE: Son of Rome"—a launch title for Xbox One—and "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" and "Need for Speed: Underground," for which he received a VES Award.

Habib is on the executive board of the VFX Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a member of BAFTA, a founding member of the Visual Effects Society, and a co-founder of the 5D Conference. He is also a Visiting Professor in Virtual Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.