Jacques Bilodeau Email & Phone Number

Jacques BilodeauJacques Bilodeau is a well-known figure in the Canadian audiovisual and digital industry, and for good reason. With over 40 years of experience, this entrepreneur with unerring intuition is a beacon in the animation world.Mr. Bilodeau started out in the field by founding his own post-production, animation and special effects company, PMT Vidéo. After a stint at the Télé-Métropole TV network, he created Toon Boom Technologies in 1994. With its revolutionary software, the company became the world leader in digital animation software, garnering an Emmy Award for engineering, and working with renowned clients such as Disney, Warner Bros. DreamWorks, Gaumont and Nelvana. Always ahead of the curve, Mr. Bilodeau founded Oasis Animation in 2003. The 2D animation studio was equipped with a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, including Toon Boom’s Harmony software, and relied on a team of experts with unique know-how. Oasis was involved in the production of many children’s series, such as Caillou, Arthur and Curious George, as well as series for adult audiences, such as F is for Family and Paradise City. The growing studio has collaborated with local broadcasters such as CBC, TVA Group and Teletoon, as well as giants such as Netflix, Universal, Disney, NBC and PBS. With a considerable network of international contacts, as a producer, Mr. Bilodeau has brought several successful original animation series to life. Among these are Pérusse Cité, which earned him two Gémeaux awards for best animated series, and Les Grandes Gueules s’animent.The year 2019 was an important milestone in Mr. Bilodeau’s career. Oasis Animation and Quiet Motion, a documentary production company that he also founded, were both acquired by Sphere Media. Mr. Bilodeau headed Sphere Animation in its mission to develop more original creations with his team of talented artists. Among the current productions who benefited from his expertise are two highly successful series: Red Ketchup and Riley Rocket. Mr. Bilodeau is now excited to continue his professional journey as a Business Strategy Advisor. He aims to share his 45 years of experience as an entrepreneur with the next generation of business builders.

Listed skills include Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, and 6 others.

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