Outpost VFX (The Dog Stars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Foundation) announced today that Tara DeSimone has been appointed Executive Producer in Montreal.
This senior leadership position will see DeSimone manage operations and delivery in the region alongside client services, reporting into Director of Production, Kate Warburton.
DeSimone said: "I’m excited to return to Outpost and have the opportunity to take up the torch and build on the incredible work the team has delivered in Montreal since 2019. Not only do we deliver exceptional work – recently recognized with a 2026 Emmy nomination for Foundation – we also have the agility and adaptability to be incredibly efficient across all types of work."
"Our team here in Montreal boasts a wealth of talent and experience. My hope is to bring more opportunities to the table to add to our already booked work in 2026 and communicate to our clients that we remain a highly stable, scalable and creative VFX partner in Quebec."
DeSimone previously served as Managing Director of Frontier VFX, a subsidiary of Outpost VFX based in Quebec, which was merged into the parent brand in 2023. During this time, she led the development of highly effective, first-of-their-kind cloud-based VFX workflows and standards alongside the delivery of projects including The Witcher, Day Shift, and The Gray Man.
Tara DeSimone
Gez Hixson, Chief Operating Officer, said: "Tara’s return marks an exciting new chapter for Outpost VFX in Montreal. Montreal has always been an important part of Outpost’s story, and as the market continues to evolve we see real opportunity in bringing Tara back to help us navigate what’s next."
"Her experience with local teams, combined with her perspective, energy and passion for finding new and innovative ways of delivering high-quality results, will be a great asset as we continue to support our people, clients and partners in the region. We’re excited to have her back and to see what we can build together."
From its Montreal studio, Outpost VFX has delivered work for major films and series such as IT: Welcome to Derry, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Captain America: Brave New World. The crew received Emmy award nominations for its work on both Season 1 of Foundation in 2022 and Season 3 in 2026. The wider group has recently worked on The Dog Stars, The Uprising, Wicked: For Good, and Academy Award nominees Sinners and The Lost Bus.
About Outpost VFX
Outpost VFX is a full-service visual effects company that delivers film and episodic productions. Headquartered in the UK, and with studios in Montreal and Mumbai, Outpost VFX has been Emmy, BAFTA, and VES award nominated since being founded in 2013. It works with all major studios on a diverse portfolio of projects, with recent highlights including The Uprising, The Dog Stars, Silo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Bridgerton, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
More about Outpost VFX: https://www.outpost-vfx.com/en