Pitch Black, the parent company of VFX studios FuseFX, FOLKS, Rising Sun Pictures, and El Ranchito, has appointed Mikaël Damant-Sirois vice president of Operations (VPO). The 20-year VFX veteran brings a wealth of experience to his new position gained in a career that has seen him grow from a classical generalist artist to working in senior positions such as CG supervisor, head of CG, and head of operations.

Damant-Sirois most recently served as vice president of Creative Operations at Rodeo FX, where he oversaw projects such as Lord of the Rings, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Little Mermaid, and Fantastic Beasts.

Pitch Black notes that Damant-Sirois' reputation is one of commitment to crafting innovative strategies and fostering high-performing teams. “Mikaël's track record in a fast-paced creative environment is second to none,” said Pitch Black CEO Sébastien Bergeron. “He is a valuable addition to our world-class executive team, supporting our brands' success and continuing the evolution of our global creative capability."

In his new role as VPO, Damant-Sirois will be responsible for promotion of cross-brand integration, streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration between teams, and optimizing global operations.

"I am thrilled to join Pitch Black, a global house of unique and strong brands," added Damant-Sirois. "By working together, we can challenge our creativity and elevate our collective expertise. I aim to increase Pitch Black's efficiency while preserving the uniqueness of each brand, offering a distinctive service to our clients and being the best partner to realize their creative challenges."

Source: Pitch Black