Sony Imageworks Expands To Montreal

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EXCLUSIVE: VFX and animation company, Sony Pictures Imageworks, is expanding its presence to Montreal, Canada.

Leading the new office will be Laura Fitzpatrick, who joined the company in 2022 as VP, New Business. With the company’s head office remaining in Vancouver, the expansion into Montreal will initially see an additional 150 new employees based at the new location.

Imageworks currently employs over 1,000 employees across their Vancouver and Los Angeles offices. “The growing VFX and animation industry coupled with the established talent base makes Montreal the perfect location for expansion and will allow Imageworks to continue to execute the diverse creative visions of our clients,” said Michelle Grady, EVP.

Doug Oddy, previously Senior VFX Producer at Imageworks, will be promoted to VP VFX, New Business, responsible for third party VFX business development, strategic planning for long-term growth, and client engagement.