Fort York VFX

Fort York VFX Fort York is a Toronto-based visual effects shop. We specialize in compositing, animation, motion de
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11/27/2023

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11/22/2023

Check out this beautiful creative for Lutronic with online work from Kevin Asis. Thanks for having us on board School Editing and OPC production!
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Client: Lutronic
Title: Secret

Agency: BLKW
Copywriter: Alberto Rodriguez
Creative Director: Wain Choi

Production Company: OPC production
Director: Jon Weiman, Torey Kohora
DOP: Kelly Jeffrey
EP: Harland Weiss
Line Producer: Jason Aita
Production Manager: Avery Chan
Production Coordinator: Jackie De Niverville

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Taylor McWade
Assistant Editor: David Ngandu
EP: Sarah Brooks

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Kevin Asis
Flame Artist: Alex Boothby
VFX Producer: Armen Bunag
EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: V***r Music

11/15/2023

Getting home for the holidays takes on a whole new meaning with this new snowy creative for BC Childrenā€™s Hospital with 123W.

Check out this fun VFX breakdown of the many layers of our matte paintings and a CG corridor.

Click here to watch the full spot: https://vimeo.com/884893479?share=copy
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Client: BC Children's Hospital Foundation
Title: Iā€™ll Be Home

Agency: 123W
ECDs: Rob Sweetman, Bryan Collins, Mo Bofill, Jeff Harrison
CD: Kate Roland
ACD: Marie Cermakova
Managing Director: Caz Howson
Agency Producer: Aliya Tarmo

Production Company: Revolver Films
Director: Scott Cudmore
DOP: Todd Duym
EPs: Richard Cureton, Luc Frappier
Line Producer: Jordan Barner
Casting Director: Kirsten DeWolfe

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editor: Zhenya Dolzikov
Editorial Producer: Tim Simpson
Editorial EP: Yumi Suyama

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
CD: Mike Bishop
Lead VFX Artist & matte paintings: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artist: Davor Celar
VFX Producer: Armen Bunag
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Grayson Music

11/09/2023

As the air gets colder, our shimmering CG Snowglobe transports us to a world of true holiday magic - celebrating with family and the delicious range of festive PC products.
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Client: President's Choice
Title: PC Holiday Insider Report "Discover what's inside"

Agency: Leo Burnett
Group CD: Tim Holmes
Senior Copywriter: Alex Scott
Agency Producer: Dale Giffen
VP, Co Production Director: Emma Du Boisson

Production Company: OPC production
Director: Gary Freedman
DoP: Tico Poulakakis

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Ross Birchall
Assistant Editor: Phoebe Lorimer
Editorial EP: Tory Osler

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
CD: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artists: Luke White, Kevin Asis, Michael Morey
Flame Assistant: Dylan Morgan
CG Artist: Derek Gebhart
Motion Graphics Animator: Serina Choi
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf & Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Pirate Toronto

Weā€™re looking for some fantastic VFX/Flame Assistants to join our team! Any inquiries and resumes can be sent to resume@...
10/17/2023

Weā€™re looking for some fantastic VFX/Flame Assistants to join our team! Any inquiries and resumes can be sent to [email protected].

10/05/2023

We are all honoured to work with a great team to help support an important initiative. Launching this spot just in time for October 10th - World Mental Health Day.

On this day, Sephora will be donating 100% of its Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund. A huge thank you to our friends at Door Knocker Media for bringing us on board to help bring this spot to life. Itā€™s not everyday one of the most followed people on instagram posts your work.


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Client: Rare Beauty
Featuring: Selena Gomez

Production Company: Door Knocker Media
Director: Karen Barzilay
EP: Matt Finlin

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Brigitte Haynes
Editorial EP: Melissa Kahn

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
Motions Graphics: Rob Findlay & Erin Prysiazny
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf
VFX Producer: Armen Bunag

Colour: theVanity

09/15/2023

Making its way to our neighbours to the south, BMO sure isn't traveling light with this spot that packs a punch!
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Client: BMO
Title: Carousel

Agency: FCB Canada
CDs: Andrew MacPhee, Jeremiah McNama
Senior AD: Adam Tuck
Agency Producer: Anne Marie Martignago

Production Company: Merchant
Director: Benji Weinstein
DOP: Bryan Newman
Line Producer: Andrew Graham
Production EPs: Ian Webb, Hayley Taylor
Casting: Powerhouse Casting

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editors: Aaron Dark
Assistant Editor: Jake Heise
Editorial EP: Emily McKay

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artists: James Marin, Luke White, Melissa Vasiliev, Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artist: Derek Gebhart
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: 456 Studios

Audio: Oso Audio

09/12/2023

All baking recipes need a little bit of salt...right? Our latest collaboration with FCB, Sobeys, School and Peter Martin!
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Client: Sobeys
Title: Salty Baker

Agency: FCB Canada
CD: Troy McGuinness
ACD CW: Sara Radovanovich
ACD AD: Sally Fung
Designer: Natalie Lake
Agency Producer: Tania Overholt

Production Company: Ad hoc
Director: Peter Martin
DOP: Bryce Fortner

Casting: Mann Casting

Editorial House: School Editing
Editor: Lynn Sheehy
Assistant Editor: Fiona Alvarez
EP: Sarah Brooks

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: James Marin, Kevin Asis, Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
Type Design: Justin Gundlock
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Color: 456 Studios

Audio: Grayson Music

08/18/2023

If anything can make Adulting a bit simpler...we're here for it! This latest campaign for our friends at Mackie Biernacki + Saints and OPC reminds us that Sonnet is here to help!
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Client: Sonnet Insurance
Title: Adulting

Agency: Mackie Biernacki
Agency Producer: Katherina Villa
CCO: Steph Mackie, Mark Biernacki

Production Company: OPC production
Director: Max Sherman
DOP: Mikhail Petrenko

Casting: POWERHOUSE CASTING

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Melanie Hider
Assistant Editor: Ayanda Chisholm
EP: Mackenzie Goodwin

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Flame Artists: Andrew Rolfe, James Marin, Kevin Asis, Dylan Morgan, Dan Margules
Flame Assistants: Vanessa Goudswaard, Dylan Morgan
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Grayson Music

08/10/2023

We dont clown around when it comes to our internet speed! Excited to share our latest collab with Leo Burnett and Saints.
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Client: Bell Canada
Title: The Visitor

Agency: Leo Burnett Toronto
CCO: Lisa Greenberg
Group CD: Marcus Sagar
Copywriter, ACD: Jason Sweeney
Art Director, ACD: Kyle Scotland
Sr. Producer: Jesse Katzev

Production House: ANIMALS
Director: Leigh Marling
DP: Daniel Grant
EP: Miriana DiQuinzio
Line Producer: Chris Scherk

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Mark Paiva
Assistant Editor: Nick Coleman
EP: Emily McKay

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Luke White
Flame Artist: Mike Morey
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby
Producer: Armen Bunag

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Eggplant Music + Sound

08/09/2023

Check out our latest work in collaboration with Juliet & School Editing. See you tonight at The Keg!
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Client: The Keg
Title: See You Tonight

Agency: Juliet Creative Inc
CD: Jordan Gladman
CD: Darya Klymenko
Agency Producer: Andrew Schulze

Production Company: Merchant
Director: Alex Hulsey
DOP: Norm Li, csc

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editor: Zhenya Dolzikov
Editorial EP: Sarah Brooks

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: Marco Polsinelli, Alex Boothby, Dan Margules
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
CG Artist: Derek Gebhart
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

Colour: Royal Muster

Audio: Berkeley Inc.

07/21/2023

In this case, it's not about the journey, it's about the bike that gets you there. Check out this new spot from the minds, eyes and talents of Christopher Brown, Mat Barkley and Izzy ! Thanks for taking us along for this one!

Client: Bridge Bike Works
Title: Joyride

Director: Christopher Brown
DoP: Mat Barkley

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editor: Zhenya Dolzikov
EP: Sarah Brooks

Colour: REDLAB
EP: Barclay J Maude
Producer: Emily Skeffington
JR. Producer: Karlie Alt
Alt Colourist: Abe Wynen

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artist: Kevin Asis
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
Online VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Produced by: Kristine Lippett
Original Music: Harry Knazan & Daenen Bramberger
Sound design: Armen Bazarian
Mix: Daenen Bramberger

07/04/2023

We are so proud to spread the word about the profound impact that Dairy Farmers of Canada are making. It was such a pleasure to work with Angry Butterfly and Rooster Post to showcase these inspiring real-life superheroes who are leading the charge in regenerative agriculture for a greener future. šŸŒ±šŸŒŽšŸ’š
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Client: Dairy Farmers of Canada
Title: Farmers Do That

Agency: Angry Butterfly
CCO: Erin Kawalecki
CD: Bernice Lo, Adam Notzl-Keyser
ACD/Art Director: Amr Elkouedy
Sr Copywriter: Ryan Chiasson
Jr Art Director: Jan Benavente
Jr Copywriter: Olivia Wrobel
Head of Production: Hanna Bratt

Production Company: Someplace Nice
Director/DOP: Sean McBride

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Jordan Giles
Assistant Editor: Audrey Crunkleton
Editorial Producer: Melissa Kahn

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artists: James Marin, Mike Morey
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
Animation Artists: Daniel Cordero, Robert Findlay
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

Colour: theVanity

Audio: Pirate Toronto

06/14/2023

Livin' our best pug life with the latest work for Leo Burnett on Metrolinx Presto :dog:
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Client: Metrolinx Presto
Title: "Pug"

Agency: Leo Burnett
CD: Steve Persico
Writer: Steven Seltzer
AD: Francin Cruz and Robin Soukvilay
Agency Producer: Kait Balmer

Production Company: Makers
Director: Reid Marshall
EP: Terry Theofilactidis
Featuring Binky the Pug

Editorial: Leo Productions
Editor: Jason Grebski
Editorial EP: Janice Rebelo

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artist: James Marin, Andrew Rolfe
Flame Assistant: Dylan Morgan
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: Studio Feather

Audio: Pirate Toronto

06/07/2023

Our pride will never unravel. So proud to be a part of this powerful campaign alongside our great collaborators, Rooster and Taxi. Wishing everyone a happy pride month!
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Client: Egale Canada
Title: Pride Unravelled

Director: Jonathan Lajoie

Agency: TAXI
CCO: Graham Lang
Group CD: Allen Kwong
CD: Mike Richardson
Senior Copywriter: Zachary Richman
Senior Art Director: Logan Franklin
Producer: Jonathan Lajoie

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Colin Murdock
EP: Sam McLaren

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artist: Kevin Asis
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
VFX Producer: Armen Bunag

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Oso Audio

05/23/2023

If we could have dinner with anyone, it would likely be with one of these superstars! A huge congratulations to the whole team involved in the Stella Artois - World's Greatest Dinner.
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Client: Stella Artois
Title: World's Greatest Dinner

Agency: Anomaly
Executive CD: Dave Douglass
Associate CD, Writer: Lexie Hoffmeyer
Associate CD, Art Director: Brena Johnson
Head of Production: Marie Pierre TourƩ
Senior Producer: Martina Esguerra

Production Company: Arts & Sciences
Director: Anthony Mandler
DoP: Jeremy Snell
Producer: Lucy Sheridan

Casting: Grande/Morris Casting

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editor: Zhenya Dolzikov
Editorial EP: Yumi Suyama

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Grayson Music

05/16/2023

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to take off with the new McDonald's Frequent Fryer Program. Itā€™s high time to fryā€¦ no wait, fly! āœˆļøšŸŸ
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Client: McDonald's Canada
Title: Frequent Fryer Program

Agency: Cossette
CD: Jason Hill
Associate CDs: Zuheir Kotob & Jason Soy
Agency Producers: Tiffany Ling & Cameron Cale

Production Company: Revolver Films
Director: Scott Cudmore
EPs: Richard Cureton & Luc Frappier
Line Producer: Amalie Bruun

Editorial: Nimiopere
Editor: Nick Yumul
Assistant Editors: Shalini Menon & Parnika Raj
Editorial EP: Julie Axell

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: James Marin, Kevin Asis, Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
CG Artist: Davor Celar
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: Studio Feather

Audio: Oso Audio

05/08/2023

Excited to share this new work we did in collaboration with School Editing, Anomaly and Chadwick Boseman Foundation. We enjoyed using our CG talent to bring a logo with so much purpose to life.
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Client: Chadwick Boseman Foundation

Agency: Anomaly
Executive CD: Dave Douglass
Designer: Slambino
Producer: Nicole P**n

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Matthew Kett
EP: Yumi Suyama

Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Technical Director/CG Artist: Derek Gebhart
Producer: Armen Bunag

Audio: Berkeley Inc.

05/03/2023

Despite the Raptors not being in the NBA playoffs this year, there is something really exciting happening at Scotiabank Arena on May 13th! - The First WNBA game in Canada. Here is our latest work for Tangerine & The WNBA.
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Client: Tangerine
Title: Lexi's Seats

Agency: john st.
Executive CD: Jamie Markovitch
Art Director: Ben Nusca
Copywriter: Emma Lorenzi
Agency Producer: Erin Feldman

Production Company: OPC production
Director: Dominique Van Olm
DoP: Alice Stephens

Casting: Jigsaw Casting Ltd.

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Monica Remba
Assistant Editor: Bianca Bissada
Editorial EP: Yumi Suyama

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Kevis Asis
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: V***r Music

04/25/2023

Nothing signals the arrival of summer like the line up of Tim Hortonā€™s cold beverages. Thanks to GUT Toronto, Sequoia Content/Fort and Rooster Post for bringing us on board to execute some fun VFX work.
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Client: Tim Hortons
Title: As Cold As

Agency: GUT Toronto
CD: Matthew Kenney
ACDs: Laura De Santis, Sophia Kossoski
Art Director: Angelica Frak
Copywriter: Shalyse Mackay
Agency Producer: Kelly Mark, Christine Taranco

Production Company: Sequoia Content, Fort
Director: Amr Singh
DoP: Rory Oā€™Grady

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Paul Proulx
Assistant Editor: Soch Nwakaeze
Editorial Producer: Melissa Kahn

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
CD: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artists: Andrew Rolfe, James Marin, Kevin Asis, Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artists: Davor Celar, Derek Gebhart
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

Colour: REDLAB

Audio: Eggplant Music + Sound

04/20/2023

No Sesame Seeds were harmed in the making of this video. The latest for SkipTheDishes proving that you can get the exact same food with lower fees. Thanks to the team at Diamond Marketing, Skin and Bones Film and Rooster Post for including us on this campaign.
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Client: SkipTheDishes
Title: Counting Sesames

Agency: Diamond Marketing
CCO: Peter Ignazi
CD, Art Director: Anand Iyer
CD, Writer: Simon Craig
Agency Producer: Katherina Villa

Production Company: Skin and Bones Film
Director: Mike Andrews
DoP: Kris Belchevski
Producer: Amanda Curtis

Casting: Mann Casting

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Marc Langley
Assistant Editor: Sonny Atkins
Editorial EP: Melissa Kahn

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: Marco Polsinelli, Luke White, James Marin
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: V***r Music

03/09/2023

You ever get so caught up with life that you forget to book travel plans?

Fret no more - RBC has your back for last minute planning in their newest creative with BBDO Canada, Skin and Bones Film, and Rooster Post!
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Client: RBC
Title: Last Minute

Agency: BBDO Canada
CD: Max Geraldoā£
Associate CD / Art Director: Gui Bermejoā£
Associate CD / Copywriter: Nick Doerrā£
Agency Producer: Terry Kavanaghā£

Production Company: Skin and Bones Film
Director: Shawn Zā£
DoP: Jonathan Freeman
EPs: Joan Bell, Liane Thomasā£

Casting: Jigsaw Casting Ltd.

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Marc Langley
Assistant Editor: Sonny Atkinsā£
Editorial EP: Melissa Kahnā£

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasilievā£
Flame Artists: James Marin, Luke White, Kevin Asis, Dan Margules
Flame Assistant: Arash Shahabi
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

ā£Colour: alter ego

Audio: TA2 Sound + Music

03/07/2023

Escaping the winter blues with some fun new Ford work with our friends at GTB.
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Client: Ford Canada
Title: "Are we there yet?"

Agency: GTB
Creative Director: Randy Govang
ACD/Copywriter: Sam Kates
Art Director: Rohan Fernandes
Head of Broadcast Production : Nancy Orlotti

Production Company: Animals
Directors: + JacksonKarinja
Producer: Ed Callaghan

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Ross Birchall
Assistant Editor: Phoebe Lorimer
Editorial Producer: Tory Osler

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Mike Bishop
Flame Artists: Luke White, Andrew Rolfe, James Marin, Mike Morey
Flame Assistant: Dylan Morgan
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Eggplant Music + Sound

If you've worked alongside us throughout the years, you know that at the helm of our VFX ship is a talented creative lea...
03/06/2023

If you've worked alongside us throughout the years, you know that at the helm of our VFX ship is a talented creative leader, VFX problem solver, invaluable collaborator and general visual effects wizard Mike Bishop.
We can't think of a better person to help judge the Compositing category at the 2023 Post Awards. He will be in good company alongside a great team of judges. Good luck to all the nominees! āœØ

03/06/2023

When Lamorne refuses to leave his BMO desk at the bottom of the escalator, we help him bring it up with some fun VFX! Thank you to our collaborators FCB Canada, Saints Editorial and Steam Films for bringing us along for the ride.
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Client: BMO Financial Group
Title: Tap Tap Tap

Agency: FCB Canada
Chief Creative Officer: Nancy Crimi-Lamanna
Executive CD: Jeremiah McNama
Executive CD: Andrew MacPhee
Associate CD: Josh Haupert
Senior Art Director: Adam Tuck
Agency Producer: Anne Marie Martignago

Production Company: Steam Films Canada
Director: Benji Weinstein
DoP: Bryan Newman
EP: Krista Marshall
Producer: Andrew Graham
Casting: Ross Lacy Casting

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Aaron Dark
Assistant Editor: Paul Dzioba
Editorial EP: Emily McKay

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: 456 Studios

Audio: Oso Audio

02/22/2023

When you mix an awesome team with a great idea and a little CG, you attract the attention from the cutest bread lovers šŸ¦

An immense thank you to our friends at Rethink, Saints Editorial and Circle Productions for collaborating on this feel good spot for Country Harvest.
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Client: Country Harvest
Title: For Bread Lovers

Agency: Rethink
Partner, CD: Zach Bautista
Group CD: Loretta Lau
Associate CD: Geoff Baillie
Copywriter: Shawn Weidman
Art Director: Jaclyn McConnell
Broadcast Producer: Narissa Ward

Production Company: Circle Productions
Director: James Haworth
DoP: Mat Barkley
Line Producer: Erica Parks
EP: Laurence Payne
Casting: Jigsaw

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Stephen Sora
Assistant Editor: Mathew White
Editorial EP: Emily McKay

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artist: Rob Del Ciancio
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artist: Davor Celar, Steve McArdle
CD: Mike Bishop
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Oso Audio

01/20/2023

A whole new level of flower power šŸ‘ŠšŸŒø Our CG team had so much fun with this fresh Febreze car spot, thanks to our wonderful friends and partners for letting us pack a scented punch!
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Client: Febreze
Title: Car "Unboxing"

Agency: Grey Midwest
Creative Director: Margaret Russo
Art Director: Mark Van Patten
Copywriter: Peter Herbert
VP, Account Director: Emily Fague

Production Agency: Townhouse
VP, Production/EP: Sheri Lutz
Senior Integrated Producer: Alison Homan

Production Company, US: INVISIBLE COLLECTIVE
Director: Jessica Sanders
Executive Producer: Tracie Norfleet
UPM: Line Postmyr

Production Services, Mexico City: Habitant Productions
EP: MatĆ­as Godoy
DoP: Mateo Londono
Line Producer: Brenda Becerril

Editorial & Colour: Gramercy Park Studios
Editor: David Cea
Head of Creative Content: Ryan C. Spalazzi
Colourist: Kenny Mosher

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
VFX Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Luke White
Flame Artists: Dan Margules, Rob Del Ciancio
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artists: Derek Gebhart, Saleh Zarandah, Steve McArdle
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Audio: Gwynne Sound

01/03/2023

We couldn't have started the year with a bigger testament to what good comes from strong teamwork and good deeds in general! From furry supers to golden cups, sticker confetti to retro video game graphics, we loved the creative journey we took with our friends at Momentum, Outsiders and Alfredo Films.
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Client: Chevrolet
Title: Good Deeds Cup

Agency: Momentum Worldwide
SVP, Creative Director: Patrice Pollack
Associate Creative Director: Ryan Fox
Producer: Kelsey Irvine

Production Company: Alfredo Films
Director: Amy Becker-Burnett
DoP: Mat Barkley
Executive Producer: Holly Rowden
Line Producer: Amanda Curtis
Casting: Jigsaw Casting

Editorial: Outsider Editorial
Editor: Michael Barker
Assistant Editor: Ilya Sarossy
Executive EP: Kris Anzlinger
Senior EP: Kayan Choi

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Kevin Asis
Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Artist: Dan Margules
Flame Artist: Mike Morey
Flame Artist: Rob Del Cancio
CG Artist: Davor Celar
CG Artist: Steve McArdle
Motion Graphics : Rob Findlay
Flame Assistant: Arash Shahabi
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Colour: alter ego

Audio: TA2 Sound + Music

12/13/2022

Who doesn't love a good underdog? Happy to be able to give Newt the chance to tell his side of the story on Kellogg's and Leo Burnett's jealousy inducing 70 year relationship.
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Client: Kellogg's
Title: Newt the Gnu

Agency: Leo Burnett
CCO: Steve Persico
Creative Director: Kohl Forsberg
Senior ADs: Robin Soukvilay, Tyler McKissick
Senior Copywriters: Evan Wallis, Coleman Mallery
VP, Co Production Director: Melanie Palmer
Senior Agency Producer: Jesse Katzev
Junior Agency Producer: Lu Zhang

Production Company: Circle Productions
Director: Tim Hamilton
DoP: Mat Barkley
Executive Producer: Karen Tameanko
Producer: Amanda Field

Editorial: Outsider Editorial
Editor: Cam Anderson
Assistant Editor: Daniel Karan
Executive EP: Kris Anzlinger
Senior EP: Kayan Choi

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Luke White
Flame Assistant: Arash Shahabi
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby
VFX Producer: Armen Bunag

Animation: TONIC DNA

Colour: Studio Feather

Audio: V***r Music

12/06/2022

TD Wealth helps Polly in sharing her amazingly brave and inspirational story. Her fearless narration has been made larger than life with collaborative efforts by Diamond, Rooster Post and the Pixomondo stage. See her story to be inspired, we sure are!
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Client: TD Wealth
Title: Client Stories

Agency: Diamond
SVP Creative Director: Dave Stevenson
Art Director: Darryl Graham
Copywriter: Owen Milburn
Agency Producer: Haley Stefan

Production Company: Untitled Films
Director: Hubert Davis
Executive Producer: Lexy Kavluk, Peter Davis, Tom Evelyn

Editorial Company: Rooster Post
Editor: Colin Murdock
Assistant Editor: Matt Blakley
Executive Producer: Sam McLaren

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artists: James Marin, Luke White
Flame Assistant: Dylan B. Morgan
CG Artist: Davor Celar
VFX EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

Colour: alter ego

Audio: V***r Music

11/29/2022

We are so proud to be part of this powerful campaign from White Ribbon Campaign challenging societal norms and offering parents space for introspective thinking. Huge applause for the awards and accolades this campaign has received thus far.

Please note: Some of these scenes may be triggering.
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Client: White Ribbon Campaign
Title: I Knew All Along

Agency: Bensimon Byrne
Executive Creative Director: Joseph Bonnici
Creative Director: David Mueller, Debbie Chan
Associate Creative Director: Ana Segurajauregui Sanchez
Copywriter: Megan Radisa, Sophia Wilby
Art Director: Nina Hang
Agency Producer: Katie Link
Director of Production: Michelle Pilling
Business Lead: Marli Bennett

Production Company: Untitled Films
Director: Hubert Davis
DP: Kiel Milligan
Line Producer: Ian Fingland
Executive Producer: Tom Evelyn

Editorial Company: Rooster Post
Editor: Michelle Czukar
Assistant Editor: Matt Blakley
Editorial EP: Melissa Kahn

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
VFX Creative Director: Mike Bishop
Lead Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
VFX Producer: Valerie Moss

Colour Facility: alter ego

Audio: Berkeley Inc.

11/09/2022

Bringing in the first of our holiday spots with this adorable Grandpa in a snowy wonderland for Canadian Tire Christmas.
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Client: Canadian Tire
Title: "Grandpa's Favourite Gift"

Agency: Publicis Toronto
Creative Director: Vini Dalvi
Senior Art Director: Katie Liang
Senior Copywriter: Heather Bryant
Senior Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

Production Company: Skin and Bones Film
Director: Taso Alexander
DP: Peter Simonite

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Monica Remba
Assistant Editor: Bianca
Editorial EP: Sarah Brooks

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfe
Flame Artists: Luke White, James Marin, Dan Margules
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
CG Artist: Davor Celar, Derek Gebhart
Matte Painter: Bojan Zoric
VFX Executive Producer: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Oso Audio

10/28/2022

We were honoured to work with Pathways to Education Canada on this inspiring spot opening the door for students, exploring dreams and providing opportunities beyond high school.
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Client: Pathways to Education Canada
Title: Open Doors

Agency: Camp Jefferson
Creative Director: Mike Blackmore
ACD: Robyn Crummy
ACD: Ashley Babcock
Agency Producer: Brenda Surminski

Production Company: Skin and Bones Film
Director: Stuart Langfield
DP: Liam Higgins

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Paul Proulx
Assistant Editor: Soch Nwakaeze
Editorial Executive Producer: Sam MacLaren

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artist: Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Kevin Asis
VFX Executive Producer: Pallavi Joshi-Firby, Bobbi Dedman

Colour: Studio Feather

Audio: Oso Audio

10/14/2022

Jumping into the weekend with this gorgeous footage from our latest Hyundai Canada campaign. Prepare to be WAH'd.ā£
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Client: Hyundai Canada
Title: WAH Manifesto - "WAH is the Word"ā£
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Agency: Innocean Canada
Executive Creative Director: Ian MacKellarā£
Creative Director: Kevin Belangerā£
Creative Director: David Strasserā£
Agency Producer: Sarah Moenā£
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Production Company: Asymetric
Director: Kacper Larskiā£
DP: Joe Cook
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Editorial: Outsider Editorial
Editor: Chris Murphyā£
Assistant Editor: Nathan Olszewickiā£
Editorial Producer: Kayan Choiā£
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VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelliā£
Flame Artists: James Marin, Dan Margules, Alex Boothbyā£
Flame Assistant: Abraham Limā£
VFX Producer: Armen Bunagā£
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Colour: alter ego

Audio: V***r Music

10/05/2022

Anyone else feel the breeze of the fall coming in? Hudson North takes us from T-shirts to Cashmere so we can all embrace the fall season.
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Client: Hudson Northā£
Title: Cashmere
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Agency: The Bay
Executive Creative Director: Daniel Koppenolā£ā£ā£
Creative Director: Mia Thomsett, Jeremy Griceā£ā£ā£
Art Director: Sarah Quintoā£ā£ā£
Senior Producer: Ashley Chuā£ā£ā£
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Production Company: Undivided Creative
Director: Nikki Ormerodā£ā£ā£
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Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Genevieve Latourā£ā£ā£
Executive Producer: Sarah Brooksā£ā£ā£
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VFX/Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasilievā£ā£ā£
Flame Artist: Andrew Rolfeā£ā£ā£
Flame Artist: Kevin Asisā£ā£ā£
Flame Artist: James Marinā£ā£ā£
Flame Assistant: Harsh*ta Uchilā£ā£ā£
VFX Producer: Valerie Mossā£ā£ā£
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Colour: REDLAB
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Audio: Grayson Music

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