Special Effects | Montreal, best city for animation

30+

studios

Rodeo FX

20,000+

workers in creative industries

$1.6B+

in annual direct spending in animation and VFX

MELS

60+

specialized training programs

Montréal is the place to be for foreign companies seeking top talent in visual effects and IT architecture.

The strong concentration of local and foreign studios has contributed to Montréal’s reputation as a global leader in visual effects and animation. Their common strengths? Access to top-notch expertise and an ultra-competitive business environment.

Creative and highly specialized workers, trained in one of the 60+ state-of-the-art training programs
The most competitive operating costs among the 20 largest cities in Canada and the United States
A concentration of key actors to encourage collaboration, from production and postproduction studios to technology providers, etc.
A diverse ecosystem, allowing for the production of any size of films
Tax credits to support studio growth

They chose Montréal

“ After a year of planning and coordination, we’re very proud to finally have a studio in Montréal, a city known worldwide for its unique culture. We considered other cities before choosing Montréal, where we received a welcome second to none and where we already have a number of friends. ”

Steve O’Brien

Chairman and CEO, Reel FX

“ Montréal has always been an international entertainment production hub. We’re hoping with our significant investment that we can not only boost and support current teams but also surpass the current, already high, Gaming and VFX industry standard, and attract even bigger projects along with top level talent. ”

Graham Qually

President and CEO, Beyond Capture Studios

“ Having a studio in Greater Montréal means we can reach a larger market, especially movie production houses in North America, and grow our international customer base, which currently accounts for about 30% of our business. ”

Guillaume Marien

Founder and Executive Producer, Mathematic Studio

“ Sony Pictures Imageworks is pleased to strengthen its presence in Montréal. The city’s skilled and diverse talent base provides an exceptional foundation for creative and technical excellence. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the remarkable expertise within the local market. ”

Laura Fitzpatrick

Head of Studio and Production Management, Sony Pictures Imageworks Montréal