Develop an idea
We take time to develop the story, characters and visuals with the people behind each project.
MONTRÉAL · SINCE 2021
The studio.
Our mission
Animated films,
for all ages.
Founded in 2021, Studio Niloc is an independent animation studio based in Montréal.
At our studio in Montréal’s Mile End, we develop and produce films with local artists. Each project starts with a story we want to tell.
We want to tell stories that move us and invite us to see the world a little differently.
Explore our filmsOur approach
It all begins
with an idea.
We work with screenwriters and filmmakers from the first idea to the finished film, sharing ideas and learning from one another along the way.
Create together
We bring together the artists and teams who will make the film, from animation to editing and sound.
Share our films
With our partners, we bring our films to festivals and cinemas in Québec and around the world.
Cinema and young audiences
A first encounter
with cinema.
For many children, animation is their first experience of cinema. We want to encourage them to keep exploring it.
We make films for young audiences that spark their imagination and curiosity, and give them something to think about.
We want to contribute to a new wave of Québec animation, with stories from here that connect with children everywhere.
BEHIND THE STUDIO
Three founders. A shared love of film.
Bertrand Paquette
Co-founder · Producer
A producer at Studio Niloc and co-founder of Outpost MTL, Bertrand works on film development and production. He holds a degree in film production from Concordia University and a master’s degree in project management from ESG UQAM.
Colin Ludvic Racicot
Co-founder · Director and producer
A director, screenwriter and producer trained at Concordia University, Colin has been making short films since 2010. His first animated film, Where Rabbits Come From, won Best Animated Short at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards.
Simon Allard
Co-founder · Producer
The founder of Outpost MTL, Simon works in production and postproduction for film and television. At Studio Niloc, he supports the artistic and technical teams as they make each film.