From The Hollywood Reporter · Etan Vlessing · · 1m 20s
22Dogs VFX Opens Toronto HQ
22Dogs VFX launches North American headquarters at Pinewood Toronto Studios.
In brief
22Dogs VFX launches North American headquarters at Pinewood Toronto Studios. 22Dogs VFX opens Toronto base to expand global operations and leverage Ontario's digital tax benefits. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
22Dogs VFX Launches Toronto HQ
22Dogs VFX, the visual effects studio behind work on Apple TV's The Morning Show and Netflix's Here Comes the Flood, has opened a new base in Toronto as its North American headquarters.
Global Operations Expand
The Milan-based studio already has a Los Angeles commercial office and will add Toronto as its third production studio after facilities in Milan and Tenerife.
Toronto Benefits From VFX Hub
22Dogs VFX joins other global studios in Toronto using digital tax breaks, currency savings and lower labor costs in Ontario for major productions.
Samara Melanson Leads Toronto
Samara Melanson, head of studio, will lead day-to-day operations at Pinewood Toronto Studios with close collaboration with Andrea Marotti, 22Dogs partner and executive producer.
Carlo Tosi's Vision
Carlo Tosi, founder of 22Dogs VFX, stated that Toronto is a natural next step for creativity, innovation, and collaboration to support filmmakers globally.
Pinewood's Support for VFX
Pinewood Toronto Studios' general manager Sarah Farrell highlighted 22Dogs VFX's investment as a reflection of Ontario's screen industry reputation and collaborative ecosystem.
The takeaway
22Dogs VFX opens Toronto base to expand global operations and leverage Ontario's digital tax benefits.
