Felix & Paul Studios is the industry leader in the field of high-end cinematic virtual reality with an unparalleled reputation for producing the highest quality experiences in this emerging new medium. The studio combines technological innovation with a unique, pioneering and in-depth approach to the new art of virtual reality storytelling—creating ground-breaking original cinematic experiences (MIYUBI, Nomads series, Strangers) and collaborations with existing franchises (Jurassic World, Cirque du Soleil, Fox Searchlight’s Wild) and world-renowned personalities and leaders (President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, LeBron James, President Bill Clinton).

The company is the world’s only full spectrum VR studio, showcasing end-to-end creative and technological know-how and proprietary tools within one company—including best-in-class spherical 3D camera systems, production and post-production software and processes, and specialized audio capture, design and processing through its Headspace Studios division.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Felix & Paul Studios has a highly experienced team of over 50 VR specialists and is backed by Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Comcast Ventures, OMERS Ventures and the Phi Group.

FÉLIX LAJEUNESSE
Co-Founder / Creative Director

PAUL RAPHAËL
Co-Founder / Creative Director

STÉPHANE RITUIT
Co-Founder / President / Executive Producer

RYAN HORRIGAN
Chief Content Officer

SEBASTIAN SYLWAN
Chief Technology Officer / Creative Partner

OLIVIER BIRON
Head of Camera / Technical Director

ANIL PEREIRA
Partner / Advisor

BRYAN BESSER
Partner / Advisor

CINDY PHILIPPE-AUGUSTE
Content & Script Researcher

BIANKA POMPONI
Executive Assistant

ROBIN LIPPMAN
Content Coordinator

‘MIYUBI,’ ‘Alteration’ Win Paris Virtual Film Festival’s Top Prizes
Variety | 2017/07/03

Felix & Paul Studios and Cirque du Soleil’s New Through The Masks Of LUZIA Launches Today
Upload VR | 2017/06/20

Talking Time, Space and VR with Felix & Paul
Centre PHI | 2017/06/07

This White House VR Tour Will Feed Your Obama Nostalgia
Inverse | 2017/05/01

Felix & Paul Studios Break down the creative Process for VR Storytelling
OSSIC | 2017/05/01

Tribeca 2017: A Review of Tribeca Immersive
Filmmaker Magazine | 2017/04/30

Why Actors Were Put to the Test Making the VR Film
VICE | 2017/04/18

Réalité virtuelle: «La fin de la période d’évangélisation»
Infopresse | 2017/04/10

Miyubi: «Une expérience émotive forte»
La Presse | 2017/03/14

As The World Of VR Descends On SXSW, Here Are Six Must-See Experiences
Forbes | 2017/08/13

Tribeca 2017 Lineup: The Obamas’ Virtual Reality White House Tour Leads Experimental Storytelling Program
Indiewire | 2017/03/03

'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk,' 'Ghostbusters VR' Win at Advanced Imaging and VR Society Awards
The Hollywood Reporter | 2017/02/13

Reality Bites: Learning the Future of V.R. at Sundance
The New Yorker | 2017/01/25

Sundance Spotlights Virtual Reality’s Quest for Respect
Variety | 2017/01/24

At 40 minutes, Miyubi is the first VR movie to feel like a real film
The Verge | 2017/01/24

Sundance Rolls Out New Frontier Lineup With VR Project Inside an Iranian Nuclear Facility
The Hollywood Reporter | 2017/01/12

La Maison-Blanche en 360 degrés
InfoPresse | 2017/01/13

President Obama Narrates 'The People’s House,' a Virtual Reality Tour of the White House
The White House | 2017/01/13

The People’s House: The Obamas show off the White House in virtual reality
Venture Beat | 2017/01/13

President Obama Gives 360-Degree White House Tour During Final Days in Office
The Hollywood Reporter | 2017/01/13

The Obamas Gave an Intimate Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Reality Tour of the White House
AdWeek | 2017/01/13

DREAMS OF 'O' is a Hauntingly Beautiful VR Dive into a Dark and Unforgiving World
Road to VR | 2017/01/06

Cirque Du Soleil Gets New Virtual Reality Experience DREAMS OF 'O'
Variety | 2017/01/05

Cirque du Soleil and Felix & Paul Studios Reveal DREAMS OF 'O' for Samsung Gear VR
VR Focus | 2017/01/05

Fox Forges VR Alliance With Felix & Paul Studios
Deadline | 2016/12/14

Felix & Paul Partner With 20th Century Fox On VR Content
Upload VR | 2016/12/14

Fox, Felix & Paul Studios in Virtual Reality Pact
The Hollywood Reporter | 2016/12/14

Felix & Paul to Make Virtual Reality Experiences Based on 20th Century Fox Movies
Variety | 2016/12/14

New Frontier Showcases Storytelling's Future at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance | 2016/12/01

Felix & Paul Sets New Standard For Live-Action VR With Cirque Du Soleil KÀ, Available Free on Gear VR
UploadVR | 2016/10/06

Oculus Connect 3: Cirque du Soleil Launches 'KÀ' Virtual Reality Experience, With 'O' on the Way
The Hollywood Reporter | 2016/10/06

Oculus' new experience 'Ka' takes VR to a different plane
CNET | 2016/10/06

Filmmakers Team With Facebook to Test Limits of Virtual Reality
Bloomberg | 2016/10/05

What’s the future of virtual reality? TIFF looks for answers
The Globe & Mail | 2016/09/15

The NBA and Oculus just released one of the longest, most dynamic VR films so far
The Verge | 2016/09/14

Yosemite, and President Obama, Head Into Virtual Reality
New York Times | 2016/08/25

President Obama Goes Virtual Reality in Celebration of National Parks
Variety | 2016/08/25

President Obama has his virtual reality debut in new Felix & Paul experience
TechCrunch | 2016/08/25

Conde Nast's Daring 25
Vanity Fair | 2016/08/10

How do you tell a story in VR? Nomads shows the way
Tech Radar | 2016/05/24

Most Creative People in Business 2016
Fast Company | 2016/05/16

Our favorite virtual reality filmmakers at Sundance explain how to make great VR
The Verge | 2016/01/26

LeBron James Leaps into Virtual Reality
Fortune | 2016/01/19

Digital Entertainment Impact Report: 30 Execs to Watch
Variety | 2016/01/05

Tom Hanks, Tina Fey Sign On for 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Variety | 2015/12/16

Felix & Paul Studios to Showcase Two VR Experiences at Sundance Festival
VR Focus | 2015/12/04

A Virtual Reality Revolution, Coming to a Headset Near You
The New York Times | 2015/11/19

15 Montrealers Who Are Changing the World
Tourisme Montreal | 2015/10/20

Virtual Reality: Will Anyone But Gamers Watch
The Hollywood Reporter | 2015/10/08

Artworks | Mutek
Mutek | 2015/10/05

Bill Clinton appears in virtual-reality movie on Africa
AP | 2015/09/25

It's something you visit, something no film or YouTube video can replicate.

Bill Clinton is the First U.S. President in Virtual Reality
Fast Company | 2015/09/25

the film showcases The Clinton Global Initiative’s efforts in solar power, hearing aids and girls’ education in Africa

Facebook Introduces 360-Degree Video With 'Star Wars' Experience
The Hollywood Reporter | 2015/09/23

Cleveland Cavaliers star James, meanwhile, teamed up with Felix & Paul Studios to create LeBron James: Striving for Greatness.

Felix & Paul Studios Spins Off 3D Sound Unit As Headspace Studios
TechCrunch | 2015/09/21

Virtual reality company Felix & Paul Studios announced Monday onstage at Disrupt SF the launch of a separate division focused on 3D, 360-degree sound mixing.

Felix & Paul Studios Spin Off 3D Sound Unit as Headspace Studios
VRScout | 2015/09/22

The newly formed division, dubbed Headspace Studio, will deliver sound for live action VR experiences produced by Felix & Paul Studios as well as other VR creators.

VR sound design studio launched by Felix & Paul
VRfocus | 2015/09/23

The new studio will be focused on sound design and sound mixing for VR experiences.

Watch LeBron James Take You Through His Insane Daily Workout
Details | 2015/09/24

The team for the studio spent nearly a week with the Cleveland Cavalier setting up 360-degree cameras while he went through his daily routines.

VR Industry Honors Its Best With Awards Ceremony in Hollywood
Forbes | 2015/09/24

Facebook video gives 360-degree peek into LeBron's life
Yahoo! Sports | 2015/09/23

Virtual Reality isn't just for lonely folks looking to escape their everyday lives, it's really starting to amplify to the world of sports.

Virtual Reality: Jaunt Raises Additional $66M; Felix and Paul Studios Focuses on Sound
The Hollywood Reporter | 2015/09/21

VR production company Felix & Paul Studios confirmed that it recently started operating a VR sound studio.

Immersive Experiences
VIFF | 2015/09/18

Facebook’s Oculus partners with Felix & Paul Studios to craft VR experiences for its Rift launch
The Next Web | 2015/07/18

Facebook’s VR company Oculus has partnered with virtual reality film mavericks Felix & Paul Studios to produce a slate of immersive experiences for the Rift headset.

How Felix & Paul Studios are making films for the coming VR boom
Canadian Business | 2015/07/27

VR hasn’t yet hit the mainstream, but these Montreal producers are pioneering new kinds of filmmaking to be ready when it does.

Virtual-Reality Films Could Put The Whole Industry In The Spotlight
Readwrite | 2015/07/20

The largest live-action VR deal to date.

Oculus is making a push for more live action VR movies by 2016
Wearable | 2015/07/20

The partnership[…] is a good sign that Oculus sees a future for its headset beyond games

Are you ready to enter your favourite movies?
CBC Radio – Q with Shad | 2015/07/20

Did you love the movie Wild? What if instead of watching Reese Witherspoon hike the Appalachian trail, you could walk right alongside her?

Felix & Paul Studios développe pour Facebook
Argent | 2015/07/20

Le mandat de la startup n’est pas banal: réussi à sortir la réalité virtuelle du jeux vidéo afin d’y intéresser monsieur et madame tout le monde

Montreal’s Felix & Paul Studios partnering with Oculus for multi-project production deal
Mobile Syrup | 2015/07/20

Our studio’s objective is to create content of the highest quality — both artistically and technologically — and to expand the boundaries of what can be expressed through the medium.

Virée des galleries: Jurassic World: Apatosaurus et Jérôme Bouchard
La Presse | 2015/07/17

Les studios Félix et Paul ont accouché d'un dinosaure, un apatosaure pour être plus précis. Virtuellement réel et en trois dimensions.

How Canada is leading the world in VR innovation
All Things VR | 2015/07/16

Montreal’s Felix and Paul Studios has also quickly become a leader in VR content creation, creating immersive experiences in 360-degrees.

Virtual Reality North: A look at the major VR players in Canada
Betakit | 2015/07/15

Led by directors and visual artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, the studio has developed an industry-leading platform for VR filming and the creation of cinematic virtual reality experiences.

Christine Renaud, Félix Lajeunesse et Paul Raphaël nommés dans le palmarès 2015 du magazine BizBash
Infopresse | 2015/07/03

Ça donne l’impression qu’une fenêtre s’ouvre sur un monde nouveau. Le cinéma traditionnel ne permet pas ce type d’impression.

Un studio montréalais nous transporte à l’intérieur du Monde jurassique
ICI Radio-Canada | 2015/07/02

Félix Lajeunesse et Paul Raphaël participent présentement à une petite révolution dans la manière de consommer des images 3D.

Virtual Reality Bytes
Screendaily | 2015/06/25

The next two to three years will see the creation of an ecosystem for VR content to be distributed, bought and consumed by viewers.

New virtual reality film makes viewers a part of Cirque du Soleil’s latest show
The Toronto Star | 2015/06/21

It’s the birth of something new, a brand new medium and art form.

La réalité virtuelle nous plonge dans l’univers du Cirque du Soleil
Le Devoir | 2015/06/18

C’est la naissance de quelque chose de nouveau, un tout nouveau média et une nouvelle forme d’art.

Virtual reality puts you inside Cirque du Soleil
Victoria News | 2015/06/17

It's as if you staged a play for one viewer only.

New virtual reality film makes viewers a part of Cirque du Soleil's latest show
Citynews | 2015/06/17

We want to try new technology and push it to its limit.

SubPac Partners with Universal Pictures to Bring Jurassic World to Life
Digital Journal | 2015/06/17

Jurassic World is such a beloved franchise, and with ‘Jurassic World: Apatosaurus’ we’re completely changing the way people interact with media.

13 Stories in Canada We’re Watching
Maclean’s | 2015/06/17

Virtual reality inside Cirque du Soleil

Jurassic Park in VR
Endgadget | 2015/06/12

I visited Jurassic Park in VR and tried to pet a dino.

Samsung’s Jurassic World VR Experience is Every Dinosaur Lover’s Dream
MOVIEPILOT | 2015/06/09

This particular VR experience channeled the awe of the original Jurassic Park, and was actually shot in the Muir Woods. ILM deserves a shout-out for the flawless design of the apatosaurus itself.

The 7 Best Things I Learned at the Jurassic World Press Junket
GeekTyrant | 2015/06/09

Created by Felix & Paul Studios in under a month, the experience allows viewers to come face to face with a huge apatosaurus in a clearing in Muir Woods, the same location used as Endor in Return of the Jedi. ILM created the apatosaurus and a pteranodon that flies overhead, and I have to say, it was a pretty spectacular introduction to the world of VR and what’s going to be possible as this technology continues to improve and become mainstream over the next few years.

A Film Studio for the Age of Virtual Reality
MIT Technology Review | 2015/02/13

A Montreal-based film studio is making movies that you’ll watch with a virtual-reality headset, pointing the way to a whole new form of entertainment.

Ocular Evolution: art meets virtual reality at the Sundance Film Festival
Art Slant | 2015/01/30

The VR Works of Felix & Paul allows us to delve into worlds as far reaching and wildly different as the Mongolian steppes, a Montreal-based musician’s studio, and the Pacific Crest Trail set of the film Wild.

Wild takes a new path, into virtual reality, at Sundance
Oregon live | 2015/01/28

Witherspoon climbs a ridge with her backpack one more time in “Wild — The Experience,” a virtual reality demonstration that’s drawing big crowds at the Sundance Film Festival.

Montreal pioneers show off virtual-reality vision at Sundance Festival
Montreal Gazette | 2015/01/24

Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël are the young pioneers at the helm of this studio, which has fast become one of the world’s most innovative creators of original cinematic virtual-reality experiences.

How virtual reality ate the Sundance film festival
The Verge | 2015/01/24

The future of independent film may not be film at all.

Félix & Paul go to Sundance with new VR experience
CBC News | 2015/01/23

With the increasing availability of VR developer kits and interest from Hollywood filmmakers and video game creators, many observers say 2015 is the year of virtual reality.

New Frontier exhibition at Sundance focuses on the future
LA Times | 2015/01/22

The New Frontier exhibition at Sundance has become one of the festivals ‘most exciting’ features.

The 10 Must-See Sundance Films For Art Lovers
Huffington Post | 2015/01/13

This year’s pickings with gather together everyone from music video director Chris Milk to fine artist Doug Aitken to virtual reality visionaries Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël. “The film lineup completely eschews any notion of theme, style or category, unless the category is incredible diversity,” said Frilot. “The sheer geographic diversity, and the diversity of the filmmakers themselves, is matched only by the diverse and eclectic visions of their films in the line up.

Fox’s journey into virtual reality begins with ‘Wild’
Engadget | 2015/01/09

Who you are evolves throughout the piece from being yourself to being perhaps an omniscient viewer, but that is present,” says Raphaël.

VR Films Are Going to Be All Over Sundance in 2015
WIRED | 2014/12/04

Artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël will also be showing a series of live-action experiences, including one that lets users sit in the room while a pianist works on music. [Ed.—They brought this to SXSW last year, and it remains one of the most surprisingly intimate experiences we’ve seen on the Rift.]

Virtual Reality ‘Wild’ Trek, With Reese Witherspoon
The New York Times | 2014/12/04

As for Ms. Witherspoon, she first viewed her performance through Samsung goggles last week, and was duly impressed. “I thought it was beautiful,” she said in a telephone interview. “It was very emotional for me.

Virtual Reality Storytelling Is Trending in Hollywood: Felix + Paul Studios Latest to Jump on Bandwagon
The Wrap | 2014/10/28

Forget about cinema and the language of cinema. It’s a totally new medium. There are elements of traditional filmmaking that integrate into VR but as a filmmaker, you have to start from scratch. […] You can’t treat the viewer like a viewer. You have to intensify the emotional experience because they have an enhanced sense of awareness […].” – Félix Lajeunesse on virtual reality and cinema.

Virtual reality movies are coming
CNN Money | 2014/10/23

It gives you this really powerful and emotional experience of being present,” Felix Lajeunesse of Felix and Paul Studios, which makes VR content. “It’s going to grow at exponential speed,” he added. “It’s just too interesting and extraordinary an experience for it to fail.

Virtual reality is here. Inside the worlds dreamed up by Hollywood’s most radical storytellers
The California Sunday Magazine | 2014/10/05

[…] It might rank as one of most profound aesthetic experiences of my life. There’s something about how intimate, still, humble, small, and graceful it is that’s deeply moving.” – Carina Chocano, after experiencing Strangers with Patrick Watson for the very first time.

Bart & Fleming: Are Studios Driving The Lazy Road Paved By Detroit Automakers?
Deadline | 2014/09/21

Why leave it for a director to determine the frame you see, when you can make that decision yourself? I don’t exactly know what this means, but I can tell you for me, it was that caveman-looking-at-fire moment.” Mike Fleming Jr having just lived the Samsung Gear VR Introduction to VR experience created, directed and produced by Felix & Paul Studios.

Oculus Rift carves out virtual-reality spot in entertainment world
LA TIMES | 2014/05/06

Raphael’s ‘Strangers’ film, which he directed with collaborator Felix Lajeunesse, puts viewers in the studio with Watson such that when the musician turns to look at you, you almost want to say something to him.

Virtual reality is a brilliant new medium, but let’s use it properly
The Guardian | 2014/04/13

Strangers – A Moment with Patrick Watson by Felix and Paul is a masterclass in perfect technical execution.

Talent

At Felix & Paul Studios we are storytellers embracing technology to create cinematic virtual reality experiences. We believe virtual reality is the new art form to tell stories. This new art form needs talent like you. Join us into this new frontier.

If you are passionate about what you do, enjoy being part of a team of high performers and get a kick out of using your resourcefulness to push the boundaries of technology and innovate, we want to hear from you!

What you’re in for if you join our team

We are a start-up with a solid financial position undergoing serious growth.
We value competency, collaboration, creativity and humility.
In addition to working with very cool people, you get a comprehensive group insurance, fair salary and endless possibilities to contribute to innovation in an exciting and growing field.
Click on the following links to view a description of every job to fill in our team right now:

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Felix & Paul Studios Inc. – Privacy Policy (the “Policy”)

1. Introduction & Overview

In general, Felix & Paul Studios Inc. collects personal information from the following sources:

Our website
Communications with our company by telephone, email, etc.
Our apps

The information we collect is of two types: information which you personally provide, such as via a web form or personal communications (“User-Provided Data”) or which is automatically collected, such as information sent by your web browser or our application (“App Data”).

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. will use User-Provided Data only for the purpose for which you have provided it, as specified in the applicable web page, application screen, or other medium of communication. For example, if you contact us via a link or form on any of our websites or distribution platforms we will use the information you provide to respond to your request.

Minors (people under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions) must obtain the consent of their parent or guardian before providing any personal information.

App Data does not identify you as a user, nor is App Data associated or stored with your User Data (except when you specifically ask us to do something which requires that combination, such as for troubleshooting).

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. will use App Data for the purposes above and for other purposes relating to the business of the company, such as (but not limited to) understanding how users make use of our Experiences, evaluating and improving our technology, etc.

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. does not generally share any personal information and uses appropriate security and technology measures to protect your information. Exceptions and details are listed below.

2. Information Collection

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. collects and stores User-Provided Data only as that information is explicitly provided or approved by the user. For example, if you send us an email, we collect the email address and content of that email. Similarly, if you fill out a web form, we collect the information you provide on that form.

Except for purposes of billing (see below), any payment information, such as credit card, billing or similar information will be treated as User-Provided Data.

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. collects App Data from your web browser and from your use of our Experiences, which is likely to include some or all of the following: the IP address, current status (including for example processor performance and temperature), technical characteristics of your device, your use of our Experiences (including performance data, your viewing direction and other user behavior) and software. These are examples of the information we may collect; we may collect additional information as our content, software, or analytics develop.

With your explicit consent, we may also collect information about you from social media or other sources, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. We will treat such information as User-Provided Data and/or App Data under this Policy.

3. Cookies

Our website uses ‘cookies’, a mechanism through which our website is able to identify you when you return to our site. This allows us to provide a more personal experience, such as helping us provide content relevant to your prior use of our site.

4. Information Use

We will use User-Provided Data for the purposes communicated as part of the web form, app screen or other communication with the user. Examples include responding to user requests and/or providing personalized content to the user.

We may use User-Provided Data for marketing purposes. You may opt out of such use by contacting us (see below). We will use App Data to understand our users’ interaction with our Experiences and to improve our Experiences.

5. Information Sharing

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. does not ordinarily share personal information with any other party. The following are exceptions where Felix & Paul Studios Inc. will share personal information:

Where we are required to do so by law, regulation, or when sharing is part of our response to a legal claim or action.
Where we believe, in good faith, that sharing is appropriate to protect the rights of others, such as (but not limited to) the rights of other Studios Félix & Paul Inc. clients, third party intellectual property rights, etc.
As to Billing Data, as may be reasonably required for us to receive payment, such as sharing Billing Data with our bank or credit card processor.

Felix & Paul Studios Inc. may use the services of third parties for the collection, storage, management, and analysis of personal information. If Felix & Paul Studios Inc. uses the services of a third party, it will use reasonable efforts to assure that the third party substantially complies with this Policy.

If Felix & Paul Studios Inc. is acquired by or merges with another company or otherwise transfers part of its business, it is likely that the personal information held by Felix & Paul Studios Inc. will be combined with that of the other company.

6. Compliance with Law, Contact Details, Disputes.

In any case where applicable law requires us to deviate from this Policy, we will, of course, follow the requires of such law.

If you which to contact us in regard to a privacy issue, please write to us at our Montreal office or email [email protected]

This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the laws of Canada applicable therein. In case of any dispute with Felix and Paul Studios Inc. in regard to or arising from this Privacy Policy, you agree that the exclusive venue for any such dispute will be the courts of the Province of Quebec, judicial district of Montreal.

7. Changes

We may modify this Policy at any time by posting a new Policy at http://www.felixandpaul.com/privacy. If you disagree with any such modifications, contact us immediately and we will use reasonable efforts to remove any User-Provided Data being understood that we may then continue to use any App Data in accordance with the then-governing Policy.

8. Definitions

“Felix & Paul Studios Inc.” means the Canadian corporation bearing this name and having its head office at 350 rue le Moyne, Suite 100, Montreal, QC, H2Y 1Y3, Canada.

“Experiences” means content, software, and/or other materials created by or for Studios Félix & Paul Inc.