Charles Beauchemin

Charles has been working in software development for more than 25 years and specifically in the video game industry for over 15 years, developing games, experiences and tools for PC, VR, AR and LBE.

Prior to joining Behaviour Interactive, Charles acquired many skills as a low-level Engine Programmer and Manager, working for companies like Softimage/Avid, Felix & Paul Studios, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, and Unity. Throughout his career, he has developed and maintained many game engines, including Anvil, Dunia, EA Tech, Unreal and Unity. He has also worked on several R&D projects with volumetric capture and 3D reconstruction algorithms.

Charles has an expertise in assessing, managing and mitigating technical risks. He’s a team player, creative, innovative, and always interested in new technologies. 

Hugues Bruyère

For over 20 years, Hugues Bruyère has been at the forefront of technological and immersive innovation, contributing to the creation of interactive experiences grounded in the real world. His unique academic background—combining computer science, electronics, and art—enables him to explore and master a wide range of emerging technologies.

At Dpt., Hugues leads a proactive R&D and technology-scouting initiative, ensuring that the studio and its team remain at the cutting edge of technological advancements.

Jérôme Gasselin

Jérôme Gasselin is Senior Director of Technology at Moment Factory, a Canadian company
specializing in international multimedia projects that combine art and technology. French and
Canadian, he resides in Montreal.

His expertise encompasses strategic management, process optimization, and audiovisual
technologies such as video, interactivity, sound, lighting, and IT.

Throughout his career at Moment Factory, he has held several strategic positions, including
Director of Support for national and international projects, Director of Design and Technical
Operations, as well as IT Director, playing a key role in the digital and technological
transformation of the company.

Previously in France, at Groupe Novelty (a European audiovisual group), Jérôme was instrumental
in structuring and optimizing the group’s technical and operational processes, as well as managing
international projects, including the management of an agency in Tunisia. He also founded and
managed his own company specializing in technical event production (Sound, Lighting, Video,
Rigging, Electrical Distribution).

Jérôme holds a Mini-MBA from McGill Executive Institute, focused on leadership and strategic
management, and a certificate in systems and network administration from CNAM. Passionate
about technology and innovation, he also practices music and volunteers with musical groups,
contributing to guiding younger generations in their life orientation.

Hugo Laliberté

Hugo Laliberté is a creative programmer and entrepreneur working in the field of interactive and experiential digital art. He is currently the cofounder of Ottomata, a creative studio specializing in the design of interactive installations and immersive experiences for public spaces. Laliberté’s work revolves around the spectator and their ability to act at the heart of the narrative. With a background in electrical engineering, advanced programming, and music, he began experimenting with interactive media in 2013 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications: Interactive Media from the Université du Québec à Montréal. During this time, he co-founded his first artistic collective, with whom he showcased his work at the Chromatic Festival, the Société des Arts Technologiques, Livart Gallery, and the Jutra Awards ceremony. His work with Ottomata has since allowed him to present Quebec’s creative expertise across Canada, in Dubai, Aix-en-Provence, Paris, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even Japan.

Nichola Lapierre

Nichola Lapierre is a seasoned production professional with a background in theatre production, graduating in 2003. Known for his creativity and technical expertise, he has served as Production and Technical Director on a wide range of projects — from theatre and circus arts to opera, music, and multimedia. In 2012, he expanded his scope to include film and television production and post-production. Since 2018, Nichola has been part of TKNL, a creative studio specializing in immersive and cultural experiences. There, he collaborates closely with cultural, scientific, and tourism institutions to develop engaging, site-specific experiences that connect with audiences on an emotional and intellectual level. His work bridges storytelling, technology, and education to bring meaningful content to life. 

Rémi Lapointe

Rémi Lapointe brings a wealth of experience in creating large-scale multimedia experiences to his role as Creative Director at Supply + Demand. He leads creative teams with vision and expertise and ensures that concepts evolve into compelling experiences that align with project objectives.

Having already successfully delivered many significant projects and currently spearheading major initiatives, Rémi continues to build upon his extensive background in show business and the entertainment industry. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with industry leaders such as Moment Factory, Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirque du Soleil, 4U2C, and Geodezik.

Notably, Rémi played a pivotal role in Moment Factory’s Lumina division, developing the technology behind numerous acclaimed installations including Foresta Lumina in Coaticook (Québec), Vallea Lumina in Whistler (British Columbia), Illuminations: human/nature & Night Rise in Banff (Alberta), Island Lumina in Nagasaki (Japan), and Kamuy Lumina in Okaido (Japan), among others.

From concept to final delivery, Rémi brings a unique blend of creative vision and technical expertise to each project. His experience in leading multidisciplinary teams allows him to bridge the gap between creative ambition and technical execution.

Behind his subtle approach to creative problem-solving lies tremendous pride in each project and a capacity for relentless work. Rémi has continually demonstrated his perspicacity, efficient methods, and ability to work under strict deadlines, making him an invaluable leader in any creative endeavor. 

Jonathan Masterson

My experience working as a sound engineer and music producer in renowned studios in France and Canada led me to integrating multimedia into my creative technology practice and art installations.  

I first started implementing complex media-servers rigs while working at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, focusing on video mapping and synchronising visuals to music and movement. 

My journey into creative coding, live vfx and real time rendered interactive multimedia starts on theatre stages, where I found creative solutions to integrating video projection, cameras, motion capture, sensors, encoders and trackers in various narrative contexts. 

I am always on the forefront of integrating new technology. I now specialise in cluster rendered, game engine based, digital content creation. 

Co-founder of a virtual production xR studio in Paris, I developed a robust framework for seamlessly rendering 3D scenes on LED sets using position data from motion controlled cameras, trackers and lighting fixtures. 

My work is most often applied to Cinema, Immersive art installations, brand activations and live performances.

Maxime Navert

Maxime is the founder of the original music department and has been the guard of high creative standards at Studio Lamajeure for over 15 years. Motivated by the ambition to propel the studio internationally via new technologies, he has produced all major audio projects overseas, including Paris, Singapore, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

A seasoned, passionate, and ambitious artist, he is constantly on the lookout for innovative ideas that make his work—and that of the studio’s other creators—unique, original, and above all, memorable.

He has won numerous awards for his work in advertising and the music industry as a producer and composer.

Sandra Rodriguez

Dr. Sandra Rodriguez (PhD) is a multidisciplinary artist working at the insertion of AI, XR and human creativity. A director, producer, speaker and researcher on emergent technology, she has created interactive and immersive experiences garnering multiple awards (including a Peabody, Numix, Best VR Leipzig, best storytelling UNVR, and a Golden Nica at Arts Electronica). In the last 15 years, her work has focused on disrupting intended uses of machine-learning, generative AI or large language models, to explore pitfalls and potential uses in unexpected creative forms – from AI augmented ballet performance, to multi-user explorations of human cognition, installations on Data and Desire and large-scale exhibits. Rodriguez is a Sundance Storylab fellow, a Sundance Institute and MacArthur Non-Fiction Grantee and has presented work or acted as jury at Sundance, Tribeca, Venice Biennale, SXSW, Cannes, etc. Between 2015-2022, she inaugurated HackingXR, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology first official course on emergent media creation. She strives to create works of art today, that speak about issues that will affect us tomorrow. 

Mathieu St-Arnaud

Mathieu, co-founder of Normal Studio, is a creative director specializing in live performance and immersive experiences. For over 25 years, he has collaborated with renowned multidisciplinary artists and major production companies, bringing his artistic vision to large-scale projects such as Toruk and Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil, as well as Beyond King Tut. 

Driven by a passion for visual innovation and immersive storytelling, Mathieu constantly pushes the boundaries of creative expression. His work explores the interplay of light, space, and movement, bringing to life striking worlds that captivate audiences. With a blend of technical precision and artistic sensitivity, he crafts experiences that seamlessly merge technology and emotion.