Barry Julien, BA 94 (pictured middle row, second from right), celebrates with the team behind The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert on their 2025 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series.
Jessica Lee Gagné
A graduate of the university’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Jessica Lee Gagné, BFA 12, made history as the first woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour). She was recognized for her visual work on Apple TV+’s Severance — a psychological thriller celebrated for its stark, cinematic style — excutively produced and predominantly directed by Ben Stiller. Gagné also made her directorial debut on Season 2 of the series.
Raised in Quebec City, Gagné’s passion for the lens began in photography before she transitioned to moving images. Her talent has since carried her across both film and television projects, with early acclaim for Escape at Dannemora, also directed by Stiller. The Emmy win cements her reputation as one of the industry’s leading cinematographers.
