Epic Storyworlds Welcomes Chantal Cloutier as Executive Producer and Brand Director
Veteran entertainment executive to enhance international project development and oversee 360-degree strategy at independent kids content creation company.
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Animation First Festival 2024
Begins: January 23, 2024
FIAF presents the seventh edition of its annual festival dedicated to showcasing the enduring legacy of and innovation of French and Francophone animation, January 23 – January 28.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Rodeo FX Launches Paris Studio
In an effort to expand its European presence, the VFX studio opens a facility in the 11th arrondissement, promising a wide range of services to match its North American offerings.
In Business, CG, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Suzanne Guèvremont Takes the Reigns at the NFB
Succeeding Claude Joli-Coeur, the new Government Film Commissioner begins her 5-year appointment, bringing decades of domestic and international experience in digital media, culture, and education to her new position.
In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Cinesite Acquires Canadian Studio L’Atelier Animation
Expanding its international footprint with another acquisition – previous buys include Image Engine and TRIXTER - the independent animation and VFX company plans to build on the Montreal studio’s existing footprint to meet growing demand for animated content.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Folks VFX Adds Fourth Studio
Company opens new facility in Saguenay to capitalize on increased visual effects demand in Québec; move expected to create 60-70 new jobs.
In 3D, Business, CG, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Festival Stop Motion Montréal Reveals Short Film Selection and Poster
The 13th edition returns primarily online, September 10-19, with some in-person workshops; 93 films from 31 countries have been selected for this year’s short film competition.
Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds
Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’
In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Reel FX Chooses Montréal for its New Animation Studio
Studio and its specialized training program expect to create 400 jobs over the next three years.
Rodeo FX Brings Creatures to Life in ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
Montreal VFX studio collaborates on sequel to classic family film.
Cinesite Set to Animate MGM’s CG ‘The Addams Family’
Production is underway in Vancouver with top talent being recruited to immediately begin working on the feature.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Squeeze Launches MOOV, First Motion Capture Animation Studio in Québec City
New mocap division under the leadership of video game and film veteran Dave Massicotte to provide high-quality animation services to video game and film producers.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Squeeze Joins $18M Animated Feature Co-Production
Québec City-based CG animation studio joins international partnership to produce $18 million animated feature, ‘Troll, the Tale of a Tail.’
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Production | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Hybride Celebrates 25 Years of Visual Effects
Quebec VFX studio has contributed work for upwards of 1,000 advertising campaigns and more than 80 features including ‘Sin City,’ ‘300,’ ‘Avatar,’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
In Business, Commercials, Films, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Toondraw Productions Launches ‘YaYa & Zouk’
Montreal-based 2D animation producer Toondraw Productions launches its first animated television series, ‘YaYa & Zouk,’ set to air on Radio-Canada and Yoopa starting in September.
