Umedia, the international European film group, is launching a visual effects and finishing studio in Vancouver to bolster its presence in the post-production landscape in North America.
The facility will focus on film and television development, production and financing in London, Los Angeles, Brussels and Paris. This will be Umedia’s fifth office as it already has VFX studios in Brussels and Paris.
Umedia has appointed Oscar-winning industry veteran Peter Muyzers (Elysium, American Sniper, District 9, Harry Potter series and Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) to manage the facility. Prior to this, Muyzers served as the COO of Imagine Engine, where he led the creation of the company’s film division.
“I am delighted to welcome Umedia Vancouver to the family,” said Umedia, founder, Adrian Politowski. “The world-renowned quality of Vancouver’s VFX and finishing artists, combined with an attractive tax incentive program, made the city an obvious choice.”
He further added, “From on-set supervision to finishing and delivery, Umedia Vancouver offers an integrated approach for filmmakers. We work closely with clients to bring their creative visions to life—on time. Between the talented team we have assembled and Umedia’s significant investment, we look forward to becoming a leader in Vancouver’s thriving post-production and VFX industry.”
Umedia’s VFX division has expanded rapidly, amassing over 40 international film credits to date. Current projects of Umedia include Netflix’s French show Marseille, Olivier Dahan’s Grace Of Monaco, What Happened to Monday, Section Zero and few other titles.
