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Cinesite partners with Squeeze, acquiring a majority stake

The partnership with the studio behind ‘Cracké and Marvel Studios  ‘What If?’ will further strengthen Cinesite’s foothold in the international animation marketplace Montreal, Canada –2nd August, 2022, Animation & VFX studio Cinesite, which has recently marked its 30th anniversary, has announced it’s acquired a majority stake in animation & mocap studio Squeeze, located in Quebec […]

Cinesite acquires the Montreal studio l’Atelier Animation

The studio behind ‘Leap’ and ‘Fireheart’ will further strengthen Cinesite’s foothold in the international  animation marketplace   Montreal, Canada –20th July, 2022, Cinesite, which has operations in London, Montreal and Vancouver as well as VFX partner studios Trixter in Germany & Image Engine in Vancouver, said the deal will expand its creative and production capacity […]

FINAL REPORT – SYMPOSIUM l IA

The VFX-AI Symposium Report provides an overview of the integration of artificial intelligence technologies in the visual effects and animation sector in Quebec, and more specifically, the actual or expected impact on the workforce of this sector. The report concludes with an action plan that lays out the table for ensuring a match between training programs and workforces needs: […]

Riverdance A 100% Quebec production

Quebec talent is highlighted in the American film Riverdance: The animated adventure, created and drawn entirely by 400 artists, right here in Montreal. “Montreal has raised the bar for computer animation,” says co-director Dave Rosembaum in a video conference with Le Journal. The American filmmaker spent a long period in the city – where the […]

RODEO FX CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY

RODEO FX, AN INDEPENDENT GLOBAL VFX STUDIO, CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY AND MOVES TO CREATIVE COMPANY! Montreal, January 31st 2022 – What started as a small boutique visual effects studio in downtown Montréal, founded by then-compositor Sébastien Moreau, now celebrates its 15th anniversary as one of the largest independent VFX companies in the world with […]

Framestore worked on “The Matrix Resurrections”

Framestore worked on “The Matrix Resurrections”, the fourth installment of the “Matrix” trilogy. Directed by Lana Wachowski, this long-awaited new chapter in the franchise reunites some of the original cast of “The Matrix”, and also welcomes some new faces. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, and take on new […]

3D training workshops for VFX/Animation studios

The training workshops are available for free to all employees of VFX and Animation studios that are members of the BCTQ, either live or as a replay on the Experts platform! The Fall 3D Series, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion, Dialogue and Employee Development, continues until December 7! Share the information with your teams and […]