SIRT explores innovation collaborations with Autodesk and Red Wolf Media

Sheridan’s Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre recently welcomed industry collaborators Autodesk Research and Red Wolf Media to Stage 10 in the heart of Toronto’s film and television studio district. 

The groups toured SIRT’s cutting-edge facility at Pinewood Toronto Studios, learning about the Centre’s expertise and leadership in applied research using emerging technologies to drive innovation for partners in the creative industries sector and beyond. In addition, the visits explored shared opportunities that will shape the future of digital entertainment.

Autodesk Research’s visit comes off the back of their unrestricted research grant to SIRT, with the aim of exploring applied research projects that expand solutions to enable partner innovation in content creation and storytelling. This will further enhance SIRT’s research initiatives, particularly in areas like interactive digital media, animation, and 3D modeling, where Autodesk’s design and software plays a vital role. This collaboration is a testament to SIRT's leadership in advancing innovation with leading industry players and reinforces the importance of cooperation in pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity within the media and entertainment sectors.

Autodesk Research explores how technology can be applied to emerging design and makes challenges to prepare our industries for the future. Autodesk Research leverages advanced research teams, customer collaborations, physical workshops and broad network of global innovators to investigate technological innovations and applications that create unique value for Autodesk and our customers.

Red Wolf Media is a premier marketing agency, offering a comprehensive suite of services including production designed to advance businesses in today's competitive market.

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