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Meet Copilot

—we're shaping the future of production.

The CoPilot Virtual Production Crew review live camera data on-set with LG at InfoComm 2023

Our Story

CoPilot is a production studio with a focus on film production and extended reality [XR] solutions. We are on a mission to remove barriers for creators of all sizes, creating space for every story that needs to be told, and democratizing access to XR and AI-enhanced workflows, making advanced software more intuitive and accessible.

Creatives at our core, our passion for pushing boundaries drives us to deliver exceptional results, empowering filmmakers and creators to explore and redefine the future of visual storytelling.

Through meaningful collaborations and community-focused initiatives, we create work that resonates and drives positive change. Our commitment to sustainability, ethical practice, and diverse representation shapes the way we approach partnerships and select projects.

Our teams are working to enable a new era of creativity where everyone can bring their vision to life!

The Crew đź‘‹

We are proud to be part of a diverse team composed of filmmakers, technical artists, innovators, and community leaders.

Austin MacKay
Director of Virtual Production
Reid Valmestad
Director of Business Development & Operations
Isaiah Smith
Technical Director & Lead Unreal Engine Supervisor
Shona Grewar
Chief of Staff
Jordan Johnsen
Creative Director & Film Production Lead
Josh Goossen
Visual Content Lead
Beth Mutch
Video Producer + Project Manager
Danielle Araneta
Machine Learning + Software Engineer
Alex Morris
Video Editor
Serhii Chernov
Jr. Unreal Engine Developer & Environment Artist
Angel Pangilinan
Communications & Media Specialist
Chris Chin
Marketing & Operations Coordinator

It is our responsibility to acknowledge that we are all treaty people, and as such share the responsibility to care for an maintain healthy land and mutually respectful relationships.

The CoPilot Co. office operates and gathers primarily on Treaty One territory, the ancestral homeland of the Anishinaabeg and Ininew nations, meeting grounds of the Oji-Cree and Dene Nations, unceded territory of the Dakota, and the birthplace of the MĂ©tis nation. Our team is dedicated to moving forward with the spirit of national reconciliation in our minds and hearts.

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Name Surname

Position, Company name

"...Their team always go above and beyond and the end products are incredible! CoPilot’s team is creative, passionate and professional and we look forward to working with them again soon!"

Kathleen Foley

Director of Commercial

"We have really enjoyed the opportunity to work with CoPilot over the last few years. They are extremely creative, their quality of work is excellent, and their commitment to their partners is undeniable."

Jeff Liba

Chief Executive Officer

"CoPilot has some of the most creative and talented minds in the province with the enthusiasm and energy to match. Everything they make feels like a feature length movie, no matter how small."

Nisha Tuli

Senior Content Marketing Manager

"From the soundtrack to the final edits of the extraordinary footage, it was truly a wonderful collaborative project for Kim and CoPilot Co. We look forward to future video projects with this talented team."

Teena Legris

Senior Communications Advisor

"Their attention to detail, creative approach, and commitment to excellence were evident from initial conversations through to the final products."

"It's been a great to work with CoPilot's team and collaborate on creating content that brings forth the latest innovations. CoPilot's unique visuals, enables limitless creative possibilities and push the boundaries of immersive storytelling."

Cesar Caceres

Product Lead

"Partnerships are essential in the virtual production industry. Having partners like CoPilot, who know how to create content that shines on the LED wall, is invaluable."

Andy Beaudet

Senior Account Manager