Panel on the creative industry

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Biographies

Charles Décarie

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at PixMob, a leader in creating immersive light experiences for legendary artists, sport teams and brands globally, Charles Décarie has over 20 years of experience working in leadership positions in the Entertainment and Technology industries. In his current role he is responsible for driving and supporting growth and the company’s accelerated international expansion in North-America, Europe, Middle East and South America. He began his career at Deloitte Consulting where he advised numerous international organizations including Bombardier, Bell Canada, the Hong Kong Airport Authority and National Defense of Canada. Subsequently, as COO for Cirque du Soleil, he was instrumental in establishing the global brand, introducing touring shows in 200 different markets across five continents and establishing resident shows in both Las Vegas and Orlando, USA. He then managed as President and  CEO the global leader in comedy Just For Laughs\Juste pour rire Group with activities ranging from festivals and live shows to TV production and content creation. He also has consummate experience within the technology industry, having served as COO for multi-sensory attraction developer, Triotech, prior to joining PixMob.

Chloë Grysole

Chloë Grysole is an Emmy-nominated VFX expert, boasting over 25 years of experience as a visual effects producer and business manager, having worked on critically acclaimed projects such as the Harry Potter franchise, HBO Film’s Into the Storm, Skyfall, and Edge of Tomorrow. In her current role as Managing Director of Framestore Canada, Film & Episodic, Chloë is currently leading the creative studio based in Montreal, managing a packed schedule of upcoming projects across film and episodic projects: Gladiator II, Wolfs, Wicked, and Paddington in Peru.

Sébastien Moreau

Sébastien Moreau started out as an artist more than 25 years ago, becoming an expert in Flame and Inferno at the world’s top studios, including ILM and Weta Digital. After years living abroad, Sébastien returned home to Montreal in 2006 and founded Rodeo FX.
15 years later, now a reputed industry veteran, Sébastien is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rodeo FX, a world-leading visual effects house. Driven by his passion for VFX and an extraordinary eye for detail, Sébastien offers artists an inspiring work environment where they can grow, using their skills and creativity to deliver shots with unquestionable reliability andworld-class quality.
In the role of VFX Supervisor, Sébastien stands out with clients for his uncomplicated approach, his ability to listen and understand their needs, and for always delivering top quality. Sébastien’s recent titles as Executive Producer include the film Superintelligence and the Amazon series Jack Ryan. As a VFX Supervisor, his oversight can be found on Apple TV’s Foundation, Netflix’s Stranger Things seasons 3 & 4 and his firsthand supervision on projects like DC Comics’ Aquaman, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, 2018 Visual Effects Academy Award winner, and Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk.
Sébastien directly oversees Rodeo FX’s team of VFX Supervisors, ensuring that they have the resources they need to excel, and providing them with mentorship and technical and visual guidance. Sébastien also works closely with Rodeo FX’s production teams as executive producer to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
As CEO, Sébastien Moreau is responsible for bringing together all departments, from artists to support staff, under a shared vision and leading the company’s growth. With his uncompromising standards and innovative use of technology, Sébastien has built an awardwinning team of 750 artists, production studios in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec City, and LA, plus Advertising, Animation and practical shooting divisions. Sébastien has also established an impressive reputation with major studios and directors who return to work with Rodeo FX on the biggest box office hits and smash streamers, year after year.

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