Quebec City, August 19, 2021 – Squeeze is honored to be the recipient of an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games. The MegaGrant will free Squeeze’s team of Unreal Engine specialists to focus on the development and combination of tools and systems that will allow for the creation of uniquely styled and visually rich, animated footage.
Delivering world-class 3D animation projects is an integral part of Squeeze’s DNA. The use of Unreal, thoughtfully designed in innovation mode to complement the traditional pipeline, allows the studio to progress towards this goal. Fast and flexible, the engine encourages new collaborative approaches and allows for creative advances that can only benefit everyone, artists and animation fans alike!
Through Epic MegaGrants, Epic Games has pledged $100M in support of innovative creators using Unreal Engine, as well as those enhancing open-source capabilities for the 3D graphics community. To-date, more than 1,000 talented teams have received MegaGrants since 2019. It is with pride and honor that Squeeze welcomes this good news, allowing it to continue its quest for innovation and excellence.
About Squeeze
Ranked on the 2020 Report on Business list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, Squeeze is an animation studio located in Quebec and Montreal with an international reputation. Co-founded in 2011 by Denis Doré and Patrick Beaulieu and supported by a creative team of more than 210 artists and technical experts, the studio develops larger-than-life characters thanks to the magic of 3D animation. Squeeze works with the world’s elite in the entertainment industry including companies such as Disney, Marvel, Universal, Illumination, Supercell, Warner and Ubisoft.
The studio also produces a portfolio of original creations aimed at an international audience including films and animated series.
For More Details:
Emile Gauthier
Communication and Marketing Director
+1-418-554-1033
egauthier@squeezestudio.com
