California visual-effects specialist Atomic Fiction is opening a facility in Montreal, as provinces compete to lure job-creating digital-media studios from south of the border.
Oakland, Ca.-based Atomic Fiction says a subsidiary opening in Montreal will be a significant operation, rivalling its home-based facility.
Co-founder Kevin Baillie says Montreal was chosen over Toronto and Vancouver – two other major visual-effects, video-game and animation centres – despite the Quebec government’s decision to pare the tax credit to 36 per cent from 45 per cent.
“The 20 per cent reduction in credits was admittedly disappointing but, given our unique infrastructure and talent-forward focus, we continue to provide clients with an extremely compelling value and top-notch visuals,” Mr. Baillie said.
“The credits in Montreal still remain among the best available anywhere.”
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