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Laurent M. Abecassis

Laurent M. Abecassis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entertainment Executive | Primetime Emmy Award winner CGI-VFX Supervisor | Animation Software | Innovation Training Specialist, Author and Speaker

  • Education

    • ICARI

      1996 - 1997
      AEC Classical Animation

    • Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

      2017 - 2028
      Master’s Degree Digital Arts

  • Experience

    • Chromo Zone

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
      Lead Artist

    • Neurones

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1995
      Intern

    • KliK Animation

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
      Lead Technical Director & Co-Founder

    • Educational Institution

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2023
      CG Training Specialist

    • ICARI

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2002
      Training Program Manager - Classical Animation

    • Production Pascal Blais

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Technical Director

    • Z-Toon Productions

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Technical Director

    • Di-O-Matic Inc

      Jan 2000 - now
      President, and founder

    • Centre NAD

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      CG Instructor

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2002
      CG Instructor

    • Oddvious Animation

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Technical Director

    • 3d-io

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Technical Director

    • Digital Dimension

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      VFX Supervisor

    • CGChannel.com

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
      EXchange store - director

    • Speedshape

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2005
      Pipeline Consultant

    • New Media Manitoba

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
      CG Instructor

    • Kaxan Media Group - Kaxan Games

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Training Specialist

    • Centre NAD

      Mar 2010 - Jan 2023
      Training Specialist

    • Speedshape

      Jun 2011 - Jan 2011
      Consultant

    • Kaxan Media Group - Kaxan Games

      Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
      Pipeline Consultant

    • ODACIA

      Jun 2012 - Jan 2012
      Pipeline Consultant

    • Color Space

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Executive Coach

    • All About

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Executive Coach

    • Faulker State Community College

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Adjunct Professor

    • Cluster Studio

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Executive Coach

    • TechBA

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Executive Coach

    • Boxel Interactive S.A de C.V

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
      Executive Coach

    • Groupe Modus

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
      Executive Coach / Producer

    • Mantiz Game Studios

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      Executive Coach

    • Félix & Paul Studios

      Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
      Senior Advisor

    • Neweb.tv

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
      Senior Technical Advisor

    • K6 Media Group

      Jan 2016 - now
      Executive Producer

    • NvolVR

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Founder

    • Animation Archives ( Les Coulisses de l'Animation )

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Executive Producer

    • Magic Loom Studio

      Nov 2021 - Mar 2024
      Co-Founder / Board Member

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Autodesk Certified Evaluator

      Autodesk
      Jan 2009

    • Autodesk Training Specialist

      Autodesk
      Jan 2001

    • Kinetix Training Specialist

      Kinetix
      Jan 2000

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Autodesk Master nomination - 2010
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      VES nomination - Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project - 2006
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      VES Award - Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program - 2005 Digital Dimension team member were awarded a VES for the contributions to the VFX of LOST.
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Emmy Award Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Sep 2004 Personal recipient of this prestigious prize for my VFX contribution on LOST.
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Guinness Record The Guinness Book of Records Aug 1999 Fastest production schedule for an Animated TV serie: "Le Journul"
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Boomerang Award: Best Interactive Kiosk - 1999 "Pour que le jeu reste un jeu"
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Gemeaux Award: Best Animated TV Series - 1999 "Le Journul"
    • Awarded to Laurent M. Abecassis
      Gemeaux nomination: Best CG Artist - 1999

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by 3ds max Montreal User Group on Dec 2010
      3ds max Montreal User GroupAssociated with Laurent M. Abecassis

    • Board Member

      Issued by //ADAPT Conference on Feb 2008
      //ADAPT ConferenceAssociated with Laurent M. Abecassis

    • Director of the Events Committee

      Issued by Montreal ACM Siggraph on Jun 2012
      Montreal ACM SiggraphAssociated with Laurent M. Abecassis