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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11/21/2024

A fantastic holiday collaboration with all the folks listed below for Stellantis.
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Client: Stellantis Canada
Title: Drive it Home Holiday Event

Agency: Publicis Toronto
Group CD: Steve Turnbull
Associate CD: Steve Muzzin
Senior Art Director: Juliana Martins
Art Director: Dave Marsden
VP, Broadcast Production: Pam Portsmouth
Producer: Nicholas H**e

Production House: IQ Production
Director/DP: Joachim Zunke
SR EP: Mark Bisson
EP: Jennifer Millington
Line Producer: Adrian Cheung
Producer: Keiko Chanderbhan

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Christina Humphries
Assistant Editor: Griffin Stobbs
EP: Melissa Kahn

Colour & VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artists: James Marin, Dan Margules, Alex Boothby
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Audio: Grayson Music

11/18/2024

Ringing in the festive season with this heartwarming message from CBC's Make the Season kind campaign.
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Client: CBC
Spot Title: Make the Season Kind

Creative Team
Director, Operations, Marketing & Communications: Jennifer Haskett
Senior CD: Munro Cullen
Creative Manager: Josh Davidson
Producer / Director: Matthew Lazzarini
Art Director: Kevin Matheson
Brand Manager: Karim Tubbeh
Talent Manager: Sharon Wu

Production Team
Director: Jesse Blight
Production Company: Off Screen Romance
EPs: Dana Klyszejko & David Stulberg
Line Producer: Vanessa Gloux

Toronto
Virtual Production Studio: SP Studios
1st AD: Conor O’Brien
DP: Angel Navarro

Los Angeles
1st AD: Erwin Jefferson
Line Producer: Louis Faldetta
DP: Logan Schneider
Art Director: Joseph Salcedo

Newfoundland
2nd Unit Director: Maria De Sanctis
Line Producer: Matthew Power

Editor: Katrina Bolletta

Colour & VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres
Lead Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Artists: Luke White
Flame Assistant: Josh Storm
EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Audio: David Henriques

11/06/2024

WestJet, where your story takes off!

List of credits below:
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Client: WestJet
Title: Seat Stories

Agency: Rethink
Chief Creative Officer: Aaron Starkman
General Manager: Karen Pearce
Executive Creative Directors: Leia Rogers, Don Shelford
Creative Directors: Bob Simpson, Pamela Rounis
Associate Creative Directors: Michael Houldsworth, Thom Peters, Evan Kane, Liana Mascagni
Account Supervisor: Jong Lee
Broadcast Producers: Laurie Filgiano, Zara Thomas

Production: Skin and Bones Film
Executive Producer: Joan Bell⁣
Director: Matthew Swanson
Director of Photography: Jody Lee Lipes
Line Producer: Kelly King

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Edit Assistant: Zhenya Dolzikov
Executive Producer: Yumi Suyama

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski⁣
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres
Lead Flame Artist: Marco Polsinelli
2D Animator: Serina Choi
Online Assistant: André Albuquerque
Executive Producer: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Audio: Walker

10/24/2024

We are extremely proud to be a part of the post production team that brought this spot to life. Taking us back in time for Humber River Health, this spot highlights Canadian Achievements in healthcare that are both part of our proud history and take us towards a bright future. We want to underline the talent of some of the many passionate professionals that added their touch to this piece. List of credits below:

Client: Humber River Health
Title: Healthcare Lives

Agency: Diamond Marketing
Chief Creative Officer: Peter Ignazi
Creative Director: Anand Iyer
Creative Director: Simon Craig
Head of Production: Mark Graham

Production Company: Skin and Bones Film
Director: Stuart McIntyre
Cinematographer/DP: Kris Belchevski
Executive Producer: Joan Bell / Liane Thomas
Casting Agency: Mann Casting

Editorial: Rooster Post
Editor: Marc Langley
Assistant Editor: Griffin Stobbs⁣
Exec. Producer: Melissa Kahn

Colour Transfer: alter ego
Sr. Colorist: Wade Odlum
Colour Assistant: Sabrina Salerno
Producer: Spencer Butt

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead VFX Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: James Marin, Luke White, Dylan Morgan, Dan Margules
VFX Assistant: Serina Choi
Executive Producer: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Music House: Walker
Executive Producer: Stephanie Pigott
Engineer: Ignazio Zas

10/17/2024

Grab your popcorn and your opinions! We loved this fun campaign during TIFF for Rogers with our friends at Publicis!
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Client: Rogers
Title: Everyone’s a Critic

Agency: Publicis Groupe
Brand Director: Niago Potts
CD: Catherine Allen
CD: Ian Simpson
Associate CD: Kevin Hoessler
Associate CD: Steven Tiao
Account Director: Blaire Jackson
Senior Producer: Adam Park

Production: The & Partnership
Director: Michael Downing
DoP: André Pienaar
EP: Aerin Barnes
Line Producer: Peter Oad

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Monica Remba
Assistant Editor: Erica Giustiniani
EP: Sarah Brooks

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres
Lead Flame Artist: James Marin
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Audio: Grayson Music

Fort York is currently hiring for a 3D Character Animator and a Junior Flame Artist/Compositor. Please send resumes and ...
10/02/2024

Fort York is currently hiring for a 3D Character Animator and a Junior Flame Artist/Compositor.

Please send resumes and relevant information to [email protected]

10/01/2024

A car to drive you through all your life's firsts..
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Client: Subaru Canada
Title: Spec Spot

Production Co: Sequoia Content, Chifa Studios
Director & Writer: Jon Chiang
Producer: Maisie Thomas
EP: Suzanne Allan
DOP: Kaayla Whachell
1st AC: Jamison Mitri
2nd AC: Peter Planta
Key Grip: Maddie BK
Grip: Erik Hoffman
Gaffer: Alex Chan
Swing: Sam Huang
Camera Truck / Driver: Jan Schuster
Production Designer: Louisa Birken
Art Director: Isobel Baker-Smith
Props: Jason Arkell-Boles
Casting: Katrín at Vaka Street Casting
HMU: Kaeko F
PA: Pierre Eiras
Precision Driver: Christopher Yeung

Editorial: Saints Editorial
Editor: Christopher Chang
Assistant: AJ Lawerence
EP: Emily McKay

Colour: Fort York VFX
Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas, Abdullah Umar
EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Online: Darling VFX

Audio: Jolin Ras Group

09/24/2024

Who doesn't love potatoes?! Check out all the amazing ways to enjoy Cavendish potatoes, made with love and dedication, for all of your potato cravings.
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Client: Cavendish
Title: What it Takes

Agency: Cavendish
Creative Director: Stefan Wegner
Agency Producer: Jessica Holloway

Production Company: Merchant
Director: Kevan Funk
DOP: Todd M. Duym

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Dave Larocque
Assistant Editor: David Ngandu
Editorial Producer: Steve Villeseche

Colour & VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas
Lead Flame Artist: Luke White
Flame Assistant: André Albuquerque
Post Producer: Valerie Moss

Audio: TA2 Sound+Music

09/23/2024

We had a blast bringing this painting to life to help welcome fall and the Fall lineup items at Starbucks.
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Client: Starbucks Canada
Title: Shorts

Agency: Leo Burnett Canada
CD: Sam Cerullo
Senior Art Director: Robin Soukvilay
Senior Copywriter: Evan Wallis
Integrated Producer: Caroline Hicks
EP: Jesse Katzev

Painter: Zach Atticus

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Assistant: Serina Choi
CG Artist: Daniel Smith
EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Audio: Pirate Sound

09/20/2024

Here's how you achieve a "secret" GCI lab in the heart of Alaskan Mountains. Congratulations to all involved in the launch of this campaign.
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Client: GCI

Agency: Cossette
CCO: Driscoll Reid
Group CD: John Osborne, Pierre Chan, Michael Mayes
Senior Art Directors: John Larigakis, Adam Ramsdale, Shona Massey
Senior Copywriters: Michael Pal, Alexandra Bonder, Geordie Wilson
Director of Video & Broadcast: Tiffany Ling
Agency Producer: Lucy Trower
Production Coordinator: Kathleen Burgess

Production company: Suneeva
Director: Mike Maguire
EP: Geoff Cornish
Line Producer: Erik Wilson
Production Coordinator: Robyn Lay

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Matthew Kett
Assistant Editor: David Ngandu
EP: Yumi Suyama

Colour & VFX: Fort York VFX
Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Salinas
Lead Flame Artist & Set Supervisor: Marco Polsinelli
Flame Artist: Mike Morey
Flame Assistant: Andre Albuquerque
CG Artists: Davor Celar, Steve McArdle
EP: Erica Bourgault-Assaf

Audio: BoomBox Sound

09/18/2024

Tuning engines and tap-dancing our way through our day with fun GM Director's cut!
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Client: General Motors Certified Service
Title: Pump Up The Safety
Regional Marketing and Retention Manager: Deb Hawe

Agency: Dentsu Creative
SVP/Managing Director: Mike McGee
Strategy Director: Kirk Cavell
Executive CD: Ryan Egan
Associate CD: Kelly Finnamore
Senior Art Director: Alex Rodriguez
Art Director: Anthony Lieberman
Copywriter: Rinita Barua
Senior Producer: Emily Brewer
Account Executive: Avery Ryan
Media Planning Supervisor: John Stocker
Buyer, Digital: Stuti Mankad

Production Company: Westside Studio
Directors: Sammy Rawal
Assistant Director: Bailey A. Abercrombie
DoP: Shady Hanna
EP: Amanda Morrison, Ellie Winston
Line Producer: Meghan Buckley
Production Manager: David “Grover” Cosgrove
Production Coordinator: Brett Gartley

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Taylor McWade
Assistant Editor: David Ngandu
EP: Yumi Suyama

Colour & VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Senior Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres
Lead Flame Artist: Luke White
Flame Assistant: Abraham Lim
Producer: Armen Bunag

Audio: Oso Audio

08/20/2024

Making small business dreams come true, thanks to TD and the team at Diamond and School for bringing us on board!
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Client: TD
Title: Small Business

Agency: Diamond
SVP CD: Dave Stevenson
CD: Marianne Lau
Copywriter: Max Neiman
Account Director: Aaron Carley
Account Executive: Miah Peer
Head of Production: Mark Graham
Agency Producer: Daniel Vink

Production Company: Asymetric
Director: Brooks Reynolds
EP: Evan Landry, Nick Burry
Producer: Dan Vink
Line Producer: Jeff So
Production Manager: Joey Bilewicz
Production Coordinator: Zack Ouellette

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Jon Devries
Assistant Editor: Fi Alvarez
EP: Yumi Suyama

Colour & VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead VFX Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Artists: James Marin, Luke White
VFX Assistant: Andre Albuquerque
Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Colour Assistant: Jose Torres, Abdullah Umar
EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Audio: The Farmhouse Creative Labs

To know Melissa is to appreciate the immense thoughtfulness she brings to any project she works on. Since joining our te...
08/08/2024

To know Melissa is to appreciate the immense thoughtfulness she brings to any project she works on. Since joining our team as a Flame assistant in 2016, a mix of inquisitiveness, effort, attention to detail, talent, intelligence and sociability have collectively led her to many successes. A huge congratulations to Melissa as she is promoted to Senior Flame Artist.

Photography by Janick Laurent

To know Melissa is to appreciate the immense thoughtfulness she brings to any project she works on. Since joining our te...
08/08/2024

To know Melissa is to appreciate the immense thoughtfulness she brings to any project she works on. Since joining our team as a Flame assistant in 2016, a mix of inquisitiveness, effort, attention to detail, talent, intelligence and sociability have collectively led her to many successes. A huge congratulations to Melissa as she is promoted to Senior Flame Artist.

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07/23/2024

Tiny toes, big dreams! Canadian Tire proudly supports women’s sports, one adorable baby step at a time.
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Client: Canadian Tire
Title: The Next Legend

Agency: Leo Burnett Toronto
CCO: Steve Persico
Creative Director: Andrew Hart
Art Director: Priyanka Bhullar
Copywriter: Madi Dloomy
Jr. Copywriter: Emily Thurston
Executive Producer: Jesse Katzev

Production House: ANIMALS
Director: Meredith Hama-Brown
Executive Producer: Miriana DiQuinzio
Head of Production: Liam Benstead
Line Producer: Chris Scherk
DP: Norm Li

Editorial: Ghost Edit
Editor: Ryan Hunt
Assistant Editor: Steven Tsinokas
Executive Producer: Amanda Henry

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist: Melissa Vasiliev
Flame Assistant: Andre Albuquerque
Executive Producer: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Grayson Music

We're so thrilled to announce our very own Jason Zukowski is part of highly-esteemed, international jury for FilmLight C...
07/18/2024

We're so thrilled to announce our very own Jason Zukowski is part of highly-esteemed, international jury for FilmLight Colour Awards 2024 alongside guest of honour, George Miller & many award winning colourists, cinematographers and directors from across the globe.

The FilmLight Colour Awards are open to colourists on any grading platform and close for entry on 31 July. For more information, please visit: www.filmlightcolourawards.com/

07/03/2024

Dive with us into the VFX before and afters on CG bottles and product glow ups, in our new work for Kraft’s Pure Pour.

Check out the second breakdown here: https://vimeo.com/fortyorkvfx/kraft-purepour
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VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist, CD: Mike Bishop
Flame Artists: Melissa Vasiliev, Marco Polsinelli
Flame Assistants: Dylan Morgan, André Albuquerque
CG Artists: Derek Gebhart, Davor Celar
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Full Credits in previous post.

06/14/2024

Pourfection made simple with Kraft's new commercial out of Rethink. Kudos to all the talented teams involved!
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Client: Kraft
Title: Pure Pour

Agency: Rethink
Chief Creative Officer: Mike Dubrick
Group CD, AD: Loretta Lau
CD, Writer: Jacquelyn Parent
Senior Producer: Shannon Farrell
Account Team: Jamie Faltl, Allie Kennedy, Katherine Ly, Ashlynn Labinaz
Partner, Head of Strategy: Julian Morgan
Sr. Strategist: Jayne Stymiest

Production Company: Merchant Films
Director: Patrick Daughters
DoP: Adam Marsden
EP: Farrah Khaled
Line Producer: Dan Montgomery
Food Stylist: Nicole Young
Production Designer: Francois Jordan

Casting: POWERHOUSE CASTING

Editorial: School Editing
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editors: Zhenya Dolzikov, Claire Shafto
EP: Yumi Suyama

VFX / Finishing: Fort York VFX
Lead Flame Artist, CD: Mike Bishop
Flame Artists: Melissa Vasiliev, Marco Polsinelli
Flame Assistants: Dylan Morgan, Andre Albuquerque
CG Artists: Derek Gebhart, Davor Celar
VFX EP: Pallavi Joshi-Firby

Colour: alter ego

Audio: Eggplant Music + Sound & Circonflex

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