Our scope of work is not a jail where we put our client's idea and lock the door.
It's the roadmap that leads to creative freedom, while keeping your production profitable.
Changes to the scope of work are 100% inevitable in animation production.
''The clients always want more!''
Yeah. That's their job ...
Have you ever questioned what leadership means in our industry?
I did. As a young leader, I once believed that "cracking the whip," being brutal and unrelenting, was the epitome of leadership. My journey, however, took an unexpected turn, and today, I want to share with you how it changed not o...
When was the last time your life was in danger at work?
Yet, how often have you heard the terms ''911'' and ''emergency'' this week alone?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, an emergency is: "something dangerous that happens unexpectedly and requires immediate attention to avoid harmful res...
We have to admit: production can be stressful!
Between client requests, technical challenges, pivoting creative ideas, and tight deadlines, there are so many moving parts in everyday production! If we let the run free, our work environment can become stressful or overwhelming.
Stress can chip a...
Imagine...
Meeting every milestone and client delivery easily without overtime for your team. Watching your project’s profit grow while making your colleagues shine.
And feeling like your production schedule is your most potent ally.
That's what happened to me.
Believe me, I ha...
How often do you receive training at work?
Training is not a unique occurrence, but rather it is a continuous practice. Research shows that today, more than ever, employees want to work for companies involved in their evolution and growth, personally and professionally.
Artists and the production ...
We had the pleasure of being interviewed by Michael Wakelam of the Creator's Society Animation Podcast, listen to the full conversation here!
We are so grateful Michael invited us to share our mission with his community and to discuss work-life balance, mindset, and well-being in animation producti...
Hello everyone!
I am Virginie, and I am a happy producer. I have been passionate about live-action and animation production for the past 15 years.
I only know one way to smile: BIG!
Needless to say, I choose joy. But my career was not always full of day-to-day happiness. I had to face a lot of to...
Last November, we were lucky to travel to Los Angeles for the World Animation and VFX Summit.
At the event, we were fortunate to meet the wonderful Coca Xie. She hosts an entertainment show for the Chinese audience, and her mission is to bring joy and amusement during the lockdown state. We love ...
Hi! It's so lovely to meet you.
My name is Virginie -it's pronounced Veer-jee-nee. My partner is LP, and together we are The Happy Producers.
Welcome to our blog!
We are two happy-minded film and television animation producers that live in Quebec, Canada. We put our twenty yea
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An introduction to the concept of ”value-grade” for animated products
In my 22 years in the animation industry, I have heard the term ‘’quality’’ dipped into so many different sauces that I started doubting there was a unified definition.
‘’This animated series will be of great quality!’’
LEOPO...
Virginie had the pleasure of taking part in Agora Community’s weekly live stream: A Conversation With.
We love the show’s straightforward approach, and Virginie was happy to engage in this no filter conversation about animation film & TV production.
If you were unable to attend live, the repl...
