# 22Dogs VFX Opens Toronto HQ

> 22Dogs VFX launches North American headquarters at Pinewood Toronto Studios.
- Title: 22Dogs VFX Opens Toronto HQ · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: 22Dogs VFX launches North American headquarters at Pinewood Toronto Studios. 22Dogs VFX opens Toronto base to expand global operations and leverage Ontario's…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/vfx-house-22dogs-1236706967
- Author: Etan Vlessing
- Published: 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 22dogs vfx, pinewood toronto studios, toronto, vfx, netflix, apple tv, digital tax breaks, ontario
## 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.
## Key takeaway

22Dogs VFX opens Toronto base to expand global operations and leverage Ontario's digital tax benefits.