Tippett Studio, award-winning Animation and Visual Effects studio founded by Phil Tippet, announced the hiring of Marc Morissette as Visual Effects Supervisor.
Tippett Studio, award-winning Animation and Visual Effects studio founded by Phil Tippett and part of the PhantomFX Media Group, announced today the hiring of Marc Morissette as Visual Effects Supervisor. Marc joins Tippett in Canada, bringing over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry.
Morissette’s portfolio of credits as a creative leader includes major franchises such as Transformers and X-Men, and international productions including The Beast Within (Universal), The Nevers (HBO Max), Spirited (AppleTV+), Lost In Space (Netflix), I Know What You Did Last Summer (Prime Video) and Upside Down (Millennium Entertainment). His craftsmanship earned him multiple nominations, notably by the Canadian Screen Awards for Achievement in Visual Effects.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marc to our team,” said Gary Mundell, Tippett Studio CEO. “Marc brings a rare blend of creative vision, technical expertise and entrepreneurial insight that aligns perfectly with Tippett’s vision. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities, push the boundaries of what is possible in Visual Effects and Animation and explore the limits of storytelling through technology. Tippett remains committed to staying at the forefront of the industry: fostering innovation, elevating artistic excellence and delivering world-class work that continues to inspire audiences around the globe.”
Talking about his new role, Marc said, “Joining Tippett is both an honour and the start of an exciting new chapter. The studio is a true pioneer in Visual Effects and Animation, legendary for its groundbreaking work, award-winning legacy and incredible creative energy. I have long admired the artistry and innovation that defines Tippett and I am proud to be part of this exceptional team.”
In his new role, Marc will work with Tippett’s Vice President of Business Development, Christina Wise, who joined the studio leadership team in Los Angeles earlier this year. Marc and Christina’s appointments signal the beginning of a promising chapter for Tippett, one that builds on the studio’s formidable legacy, rooted in its legendary origins at Berkeley. With the support of the PhantomFX Media Group, Tippett is well-positioned to scale its operations and reach new creative heights.
Current and upcoming projects at Tippett include Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures), Iron Heart (2025, Disney+) and The Toxic Avenger (2025, Cineverse Entertainment). Most recently, Tippett’s work was featured in high-profile ventures including Control Freak (2025, Hulu), Dark Winds Season 3 (2025, AMC), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024, Disney+), Alien: Romulus (2024, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures), The Book of Boba Fett (2021, Disney+), Locke and Key Season 2 (2021, Netflix), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021, Disney+), The Mandalorian Season 2 (2020, Disney+). www.tippett.com
