Martin Lipmann

Over the past two decades, I've dedicated myself to refining my expertise in the Visual Effects industry as both a digital artist and Visual Effects Supervisor. This journey has led me to work on diverse projects spanning across Paris, London, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Montreal.

From the outset, my passion for multimedia guided my educational pursuits. I delved into classes in art history and archaeology at Paris Sorbonne University, complemented by hypermedia studies at Paris VIII University, culminating in a Master's Diploma in New Technologies. Additionally, my love for music led me to pursue studies at the Paris Agostini School of Percussion.

In 1995, I embarked on my professional career as a pioneering web designer for one of the early French startups. During this time, I crafted digital experiences for esteemed brands such as Taittinger Champagne and Lancôme Perfumes.

As a co-founder of "Mosaïques du Monde," a non-profit organization aimed at teaching communication technologies to children in French-speaking regions, I spent a transformative year in West Africa. Alongside three university friends, we traversed through Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ivory Coast, and Benin, introducing multicultural technologies to classrooms.

Upon my return, I joined "Cirque 360," a traveling circus venture, where I merged my technological expertise with the dynamics of live performances. This endeavor led to the development of an online entertainment platform, seamlessly integrating actor and acrobat performances with electronic communication systems.

My roots lie in an artistic and culturally enriched family background. My mother, formerly a set designer in the motion picture industry, transitioned into a successful sculptor. Meanwhile, my father is a writer, producer, and film director specializing in music, and my twin brother and sister excel in the realms of TV series direction and line production, respectively. Currently, I hold dual citizenship in France and Canada, residing in Montreal with my wife and daughter.

EXPERTISE:

• Leadership: Experienced in leading teams ranging from 50 to 200 individuals.
• Script Production: Proficient in script breakdowns and bidding processes.
• Pre-production and On-set: Specialized in designing and consulting on Visual Effects shots, collaborating closely with directors, directors of photography, and set designers.
• On-set Supervision: Skilled in on-set supervision, serving as a 2nd unit/VFX unit director with expertise in aerial photography.
• Digital Artistry: Proficient in supervising digital artists and serving as a senior digital artist.

AWARD WINNING PROJECTS:

• Annie Awards 2024 Nomination: Outstanding FX in an Animated Feature.P
• rimetime Emmy 2017 Nomination: Outstanding Visual Effects for Black Sails Season 4.
• Canadian Screen Awards 2017 Win: Achievement in Visual Effects for the Jessie Owens biopic "Race."
• Gala Quebec Cinema, Prix Iris 2017 Nomination: Achievement in Visual Effects for the Jessie Owens biopic "Race."
• HPA Awards 2017 Win: Outstanding Visual Effects for Black Sails Season 4.
• Prix Crea 2009 Win: Prix Artisan - Rona Campaign for Montreal's Shed Inc, for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics national and local campaigns (delivered 15 commercials).