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MELS picks up 4 nominations at 2017 Gala Québec Cinéma

MELS is proud to have received four nominations in two categories, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, for prestigious Iris trophies at the Gala Québec Cinéma film awards, which recognize excellence in Québec cinema and turn the spotlight on the industry’s talented professionals. MELS professionals were nominated for their work on the following feature films: […]

The QFTC Launches Promotional Video for the Visual Effects and VR / AR Sectors in Quebec

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is very proud to present a new video created exclusively to promote Quebec’s visual effects, virtual reality and augmented reality sectors! In only two minutes, the video brilliantly showcases more than 20 productions, demonstrating the talent, creativity and technological advances that Quebec companies currently offer. From Los Angeles […]

Framestore VR Studio Expands to Montréal Office

New Offering Marks Proliferation of Creative Tech Exploration Since it’s inception in 2014, Framestore’s VR Studio has become the most awarded in the world in the category. Some of the standout VR projects include the 19x Cannes Lion winner ‘Field Trip to Mars’, 2014’s Game of Thrones’ ‘Ascend The Wall’ and the 2016 Cannes Lion […]

Digital District Canada, a new player in the FX industry

David Danesi, CEO of worldwide visual effects company Digital District, and Danny Bergeron, president of Montreal visual effects house Mokko Studio Inc., are proud to announce the acquisition of Mokko Studio by Digital District. The new entity will go by the name of Digital District Canada. Digital District has been in operation since 2008. It […]

The QFTC joins Planet Québec at SXSW 2017

As part of its project plan to create a centre of excellence for Virtual and Augmented reality in Quebec, the QFTC will take part in organizing a business mission @ South by Southwest (SXSW) 2017 Conferences & Festivals, to be held March 12-15. The showcase will give Quebec excellent visibility to stand out on the world […]

Felix & Paul Studios partners with Twentieth Century Fox

Partnership Includes Multi-Picture Production Deal With Acclaimed Filmmakers  The Fox Innovation Lab at Twentieth Century Fox has teamed up with Felix & Paul Studios, the Emmy® Award-winning studio behind the world’s leading cinematic virtual reality experiences, to develop, direct and produce virtual reality experiences for Fox properties.  Together with highly renowned directors, Felix & Paul Studios […]