About

Gimmick Studio is a Montreal-based motion design company that mixes creativity with efficiency in a laid-back atmosphere. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering killer projects with lightning turnaround times.

Team

Francois Dulac

Johnny-come-lately Frank bungee jumped (sans cord) out of the pockets of Big Pharma and into the magical world of motion design. With an eye for sleek sedans, this guy has future G7 leader written all over him. He’s one of the rare folks at Gimmick you’ll find a button-up shirt.

Benoit Fortier

The unicorn moments when this man goes cap-less reveal one magnificent head of hair. A hot-sauce guru and prince of hair-care pontification, Ben is nothing short of the creative brains behind Gimmick.

Gabrielle Doré

Gab—a.k.a. Ggold—has the distinction of being the creator of “LA VIE,” the all- important tool that keeps the studio’s proverbial train on the tracks.

Alexandre Verville

A semi-retired skateboarder from Victoriaville, Alex works wonders with keyframes. This AD Jedi is crazy about the Skittles served in the suites at the Bell Centre.

Mélina Poiré

The first woman to join the team, Mélina is a breath of fresh air in a pair of Vans. Her mastery of motion design is matched only by her flair for Instagram stories.

Zachary Blais

Discovered in the back alleys of Beloeil, Zac has a Hogwarts degree in 3D animation. Legend has it he could render before he could walk. Just don’t talk to him about whether fruit belongs in salad.

Gabriel Belisle

Gab is Mr. Versatility, both sartorially and professionally speaking. Hailing from Trois- Rivières, this jack-of-all-trades fuels up with Kirkland granola bars and Asian snack mix.

Astrid Tessier

Astrid is the kind of person that works wonders on a daily basis. Skillful in a plethora of fields (including drinking wine), she’s our own little Swiss knife (made in France). Allons enfants de la Patrie. Astrid Tessier est arrivée.

Nicolas Ouvrier

First Brie, then Camembert . . . and now the big cheese at Gimmick. The team’s first French import pairs mind-boggling talent with a wealth of experience. Nico is also known to be generous with the Fireball, should you happen to be working late at the office.

Florence Levasseur

Flo has been a unanimous ‘’coup de coeur’’ here in the team ever since our first collaborations. She eats and breathes motion design and so do we. Now officially on the team, she brings finesse and smoothness into every single project she touches.

Laurence-Anne Drouin

Recently released from her 3 years duty up in Saguenay, L-A. is the third one from the infamous ATM school to join the clan. There is only one word to describe her attitude, potential and dance moves : Exceptional!

Sacha Wechselmann

Escaping the severe lack of bagels in Denmark, Sacha came back to the country of his birth to devour every type of food and reanimate his life. This world-class Art Director adds an extra layer of magic to Gimmick’s work. Pouf!

Services

Motion Design

2D Animation

3D Animation

Art Direction/Design

Compositing

Rotoscopy & VFX

Clients