Toronto, ON – In a groundbreaking move for the visual effects industry, three leading Canadian VFX studios—Krow VFX, Torpedo Pictures, and Trypty—have announced their merger, forming a new powerhouse studio known as Ticket VFX. This strategic collaboration promises to deliver world-class VFX services, from concept development to post-production, to audiences worldwide.
Leading the new venture is industry veteran Bob Munroe, who will serve as Chief Operating Officer, with Samara Melanson stepping into the role of Executive Vice President and Head of Studio. Ticket VFX is set to build on the legacy of its founding studios, which have been behind some of the most acclaimed visual effects in recent years.
The newly formed Ticket VFX boasts an impressive portfolio, with credits on high-profile projects such as John Wick, Snowpiercer, Lovecraft Country, The Boys, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Expanse, Billy The Kid, From, Lady in the Lake, What We Do In The Shadows, Altered Carbon, and Sharp Corner. The alliance not only aims to push the boundaries of VFX artistry but also emphasizes philanthropy as a core value.
With this merger, Ticket VFX is poised to become a major player in the global VFX industry, combining creative excellence with cutting-edge technology to produce visually stunning content for film, television, and beyond.
“Having our three VFX studios join forces provides an instant, larger pool of excellent talent while reducing overall expenses, not to mention the exciting brain-meld of a rich team of VFX wizards (experts?) who together innovate, create and problem-solve gives us a competitive edge in this current challenging and changing VFX landscape. Combining our talents in a flexible hybrid/remote setting and merging our pipelines positions us to create stunning, seamless VFX for larger projects while still allowing us to remain extremely nimble with the ability to expand and contract as needed” states
Check out their website here : https://www.ticketvfx.com
Read press release here : https://www.ticketvfx.com/news/launch-day
