Industry veteran Jason Dowdeswell, named Executive Producer and Studio Manager, will oversee work at the new location.
Following a period of sustained growth and after having joined Territory Group, a global collective of creative businesses, Cantina Creative has announced the launch of its new Vancouver studio. The move looks to tap into the region’s breadth of VFX talent while strengthening the studio’s global position and reach.
Sean Cushing, Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Cantina Creative, said, “The film and VFX industry understands the enormous benefits Vancouver brings to production. Not only is there a tremendous well of talent, but the tax credits offered by British Columbia are unrivaled in the project opportunities they create. Studios and artists have already shown their direct support for this expansion, allowing us to hit the ground running with projects immediately.”
Industry veteran Jason Dowdeswell has been hired as Executive Producer and Studio Manager to oversee work locally in Vancouver. The film and VFX industry professional’s credits include VFX and digital work on projects such as Starship Troopers, Stuart Little, and Iron Man 3, with more recent work on Fistful of Vengeance and Firefly Lane.
In his new role, he will tap his professional connections across North America and Canada to help Cantina build a strong regional presence.
Dowdeswell commented, “It’s an exciting time to join Cantina Creative – the studio is breaking new ground with greater VFX capabilities, delivering outstanding work on global projects. I have first-hand experience with the incredible pool of creative talent in Vancouver, and it feels like the perfect next step for Cantina’s expansion.”
Stephen Lawes, Co-founder and Creative Director at Cantina Creative, added, “Jason’s experience is really second to none in the industry, and he will ensure our busy start in Vancouver remains seamless and directed – we’re really excited to have him onboard. This expansion is a huge moment for our team, bolstering Cantina’s creative output and strengthening Territory Group’s global presence.”
Source: Cantina Creative
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
