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Eloi Champagne

Head, Technical Direction and Production Technology

Eloi Champagne is the Head of Technical Direction and Production Technology at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).1 He is a versatile professional who specializes in storytelling innovation at the intersection of art and technology.14

At the NFB, Champagne plays a crucial role in developing and implementing the organization's technology strategies.1 His responsibilities include:

  1. Supporting production teams
  2. Monitoring technological advancements
  3. Anticipating future needs in the film industry

Champagne has extensive expertise in various areas:

  • Digital imaging on an international scale
  • Animation, filmmaking, XR production, and interactive media
  • Visual effects and creative problem-solving

He joined the NFB in 2011 and has worked on numerous animated films since then.3 Some notable projects he has been involved with include:

  • "Freaks of Nurture" by Alexandra Lemay
  • "Hedgehog's Home" by Eva Cvijanovic
  • "Museum of Symmetry," a VR experience by Paloma Dawkins
  • Oscar-nominated films "Animal Behaviour" and "Me and My Moulton"

Champagne is particularly excited about the potential of virtual reality (VR) in storytelling. He views VR as a computing platform with vast possibilities, especially when combined with animation and game engines.2

As the Technical Director at the NFB Animation Studio in Montreal, Champagne specializes in VR/AR, animation, interactivity, filmmaking, VFX, and S3D.4 His role involves finding creative solutions to technical problems and technical solutions to creative problems, serving as a bridge between a film's creative and technical teams.3

Highlights

Eloi Champagne | VIEW Conference 2025
Apr 24 · nfb.ca
NFB Pause | New technologies in film animation
Sep 26 · cartoonbrew.com
What Is A Technical Director? The NFB's Eloi Champagne Explains
What Is A Technical Director? The NFB's Eloi Champagne Explains
The Hacking VR Speaker Series: Eloi Champagne on NFB

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Location

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area