Vincent Ménard

Vincent Ménard

Production Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager | Data Analyst | Filmmaker | Turning Insights into Action and Stories into Impact

  • Education

    • Bar Pro Academy/Professional Bartending School

      2011 - 2011
      Certificate Bartending/Bartender

      Received Smart Serve and First Aid Certificates.

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2010 - 2011
      Ontario College Graduate Certificate Scriptwriting

      Graduated with Dean's Honors.

    • Concordia University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  • Experience

    • Sound Venture Productions

      Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
      Production Assistant
    • Alienated Toad Productions

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2011
      Assistant Camera
    • L'inis - L'institut national de l'image et du son

      Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
      Production Assistant
    • Mr. X

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

      -Productions: The Dirt (Netflix), Pet Semetary (Paramount), Ad Astra (20th Century Fox), Wonderwell (Vertical)-Successfully coordinated multiple projects on stringent deadlines within dynamic and fast-paced environments.-Presented high-quality visual effections presentations of the crew’s updates on a daily basis via advanced editing software.-Transcribed oral feedback between clients and VFX supervisors multiple times a day and passed on to crew members.-Delivered security-sensitive updates to clients via protected networks, maintaining trust and confidentiality throughout the entirety of the projects. Show less

      • Production Coordinator

        Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Studio Production Assistant

        Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
    • DNEG

      Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

      -Productions: Venom: Let There Be Carnage (Sony), Infinite (Paramount), No Time To Die (MGM), Dune: Part One (Warner Bros.), Altered Carbon: Season 2 (Netflix), Men In Black: International (Columbia), Greyhound (Apple)-Mastered crew management across all visual effects departments such as animation, FX, lighting, and compositing, while simultaneously balancing shifting priorities across projects.-Gained expert level knowledge of the visual effects pipeline and management software such as Autodesk Flow Production Tracker and Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel) while navigating deadlines. Show less

      • Line Producer

        Dec 2019 - Aug 2021
      • Production Coordinator

        Dec 2018 - Feb 2020
    • C/Fe Studios

      Jan 2022 - now
      Co-Founder / Producer / Writer / Director

      Co-Founded ''C/Fe Studios'', a production studio specializing in narrative filmmaking, ads, music videos, documentaries and more, from pre to post-production.Wrote, directed and co-produced "TRAIL", winner of 20 awards, including:Austin International Art Festival - Best First-Time Filmmaker ShortDigital Griffix Awards - Jury Price - Best FilmMontreal Shorts - Best ThrillerNew Filmmakers New Orleans - Best Short DirectorCanadian Cinematography Awards - Best Canadian ShortCanadian Cinematography Awards - Best First-Time DirectorGolden Short Film Festival - Golden Thriller ShortTokyo Shorts - Best First-Time FilmmakerVaughan International Film Festival - Best CinematographyDenver Movie Awards - Best First-Time FilmmakerVancouver Movie Awards - Best CinematographyMadrid Film Awards - Best DirectorShort Focus Film Festival - Best Cinematography Show less

    • Moving Picture Company

      Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
      Producer

      -Productions: Batgirl (Warner Bros.), The Witcher: Blood Origins (Netflix)-Mapped out scope of projects, quotas and crew requirements using awarded bids in order to help set client and executive expectations on project timelines.-Orchestrated teams of visual effects artists and production staff across multiple continents, including India, UK, USA and Canada.-Negotiated on a daily basis with workforce planning teams, finance departments and stakeholders to secure necessary resources due to shifting priorities.-Conducted daily client and stakeholder meetings to present challenges with latest financial figures, while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. Show less

    • Outpost VFX

      Nov 2022 - Aug 2024
      Production Manager

      -Productions: Speak No Evil (Netflix), Madame Web (Sony), The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Lionsgate)-Managing multi-million dollar projects and timelines, delivering on time and within budget.-Maintaining strong client relationships by ensuring transparency and satisfaction through weekly status reporting.-Planning scope of work in collaboration with all stakeholders including supervision teams and producers.-Leading teams across continents with various skill sets, cultural backgrounds, languages and time zones in order to foster a productive and collaborative environment on a global-scale.-Running daily stakeholder meetings and target run-throughs in order to provide guidance, support and solutions for team members facing challenges. Show less

    • Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada

      Oct 2024 - now
      Analyst, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) | Emergency Management
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vincent Ménard
      Dean's List Algonquin College Sep 2010