Variety.com writes on Toronto's growth into an international hub of "stereoscopic 3D activity and expertise." Through a combination of tax incentives, government grants and local entrepreneurial spirit, Toronto's 3D industry has exploded in the past five years.
"From filmmaking to cutting-edge research, Ontario is emerging as an international hub of stereoscopic 3D activity and expertise, with Toronto its focal point."
"'The advantage of being based here is we have equipment houses, studios, trained crews and a range of post labs with 3D expertise,' says S3D producer-director James Stewart of Toronto's Geneva Film Co., which has produced and directed dozens of commercials, concert pics, docs and remastered
Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
"Ontario tax incentives, expanded a couple of years ago, are a critical factor for biz flow, especially now that voters in British Columbia have chosen to phase out one of the tax breaks offered to foreign producers."
"'We now provide greater support through post, visual effects and for 3D,' says Ontario Media Development Corp. manager of film Donna Zuchlinski."
"From S3D-specialized companies such as Bill White's equipment-developing 3D Camera Co., production shingle Stereo3D Unlimited, which includes co-founder Tim Dashwood's R&D sister division, and Diane Woods' boutique shop 3reedom Digital to Dennis Berardi's booming visual effects company Mr. X (
The Three Musketeers 3D) to progressive post houses like Deluxe and Creative Post, Ontario players are increasingly in international demand."
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