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ABOUT US

We are a digital studio that specializes in visual effects, animation and 2D to stereoscopic 3D conversion, employing cutting-edge technology and a staff of highly experienced artists and technicians.

WHO WE ARE

AIC Studios is a vertically integrated group of Canadian companies specializing in the financing, production, post-production and distribution of feature films, television programs and animated series.

Blending innovative technology with inspired artists and producers, AIC Studios is the newest and most energized digital studio in Toronto. Since 2013 AIC Studios has worked on a number of internationally successful films.

WE VISUALIZE THE FUTURE OF CINEMA.

ANIMATION

We combine the latest digital technologies with traditional animation expertise to deliver the highest quality standards in both 2D and 3D CGI feature films. Our uncompromising quality and creative vision have quickly made AIC Studios an audience favorite all over the world.

VFX

AIC Studios’ top notch visual effects team produces the latest and most innovative visual effects and CGI in both live action and animation. From pre-production, design, pre-visualization and on-set services to sophisticated composites and detailed digital matte paintings, we help to bring our clients’ vision to life.

TEAM

Andrea Iervolino– President
Ferdinando Dell’Omo– COO
Matt Lyon– Creative Director
Peter Nalli– VFX Supervisor
Courtney Wolfson– Production Manager
Char San Pedro– EA to the President/Producer
Meghan Armstrong– Studio Operations Coordinator
James O’Donnell– VP of Business Development
Peter Nykiel– Bookkeeper

About Us: AIC Studios

Countless films and television shows are produced every year. They are the general public’s main source of entertainment as it takes them to another world and helps them explore places and situations they’ve never seen before. At some point, some films even gained a cult following because of the great impact they made.

Here at AIC Studios, we take pride in producing quality films and television shows. Our speciality is our cutting-edge technology in applying visual effects and CGI in both live-action and animation. We also boast a creative team behind the content we produce. They are greatly flexible and artistic in the creative process from pre-production to post-production.

We are very proud to say that the films and shows we’ve produced over the years have met critical acclaim from the press. Some of our films have also made it to prestigious film festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival.

With that, read further to meet our highly-qualified team and their creations. 

Meet Our Team

Since AIC Studios was founded in 2013, our team has worked on a lot of successful films. They utilise the latest technology to apply high-quality computer graphic imagery (CGI) and visual effects to our films. With the leadership of our president, Andrea Iervolino, our team’s direction is headed towards the fruit of our labour – success. 

Meet the people behind our audience-favourite shows and films:

  • President: Andrea Iervolino
  • Chief Operating Officer: Ferdinando Dell’Omo
  • Creative Director: Matt Lyon
  • VFX Supervisor: Peter Nalli
  • Production Manager: Courtney Wolfson
  • Executive Assistant to the President / Producer: Char San Pedro
  • Studio Operations Coordinator: Meghan Armstrong
  • VP of Business Development: James O’Donnell
  • Bookkeeper: Peter Nykiel

Selected Filmography

Below are some of the successful films that we produced. We’ll give you a little preview of each of them and we hope that we may spark your interest to check them out.

The Humbling (2014)

The Humbling is based on a novel of the same title by Philip Roth. Award-winning actor Al Pacino stars in this comedy-drama film as Simon Axler, a struggling actor who got institutionalized after suffering from dementia. This film was screened in the 2014 TIFF and the Venice Film Festival. 

In Dubious Battle (2016)

This film by James Franco is based on the novel by John Steinbeck. In Dubious Battle tackles the plight of underpaid and abused fruit workers in California. This led to the formation of union groups to fight the feudal system that enslaves them. The film stars the director himself, Nat Wolff and Selena Gomez. 

Arctic Justice: Thunder Squad (2019)

Internationally known as Arctic Dogs, this computer-animated film takes place in a vast winter wonderland. The story centres on Swifty, an Arctic fox who works in a delivery service. He dreams to be one of the star couriers called Top Dog. One day, he takes the risk of delivering a package to a remote location where he uncovers some dark secrets and schemes that he must stop.

Join Us!

Want to be part of our team? Check out our careers page to find the job that you’re looking for that fits your skills. Who knows, you may be a part of our next big project here at AIC Studios.