Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies Inc.
Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is a Toronto-based visual effects studio founded in 2018, specializing in AI-driven VFX for premium television series and films, delivering feature-film quality on tight timelines. Pioneering proprietary AI tools like Vanity for digital cosmetics and LipDub for facial replacement, they enhance efficiency in deepfakes, de-aging, and compositing for major clients including Marvel, Netflix, and HBO. Renowned for innovation and ethical AI use, MARZ has earned multiple Emmy and VES nominations while collaborating with global productions.
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Notable Projects
WandaVision
2021TV Series
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual Effects
Watchmen
2019TV Series
Client: HBO
Role: Visual Effects
The Umbrella Academy
2019TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual Effects
The Creator
2023Film
Role: Visual Effects
Ms. Marvel
2022TV Series
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual Effects
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual Effects
Awards & Recognition
Gold Merit Award for Technology in Entertainment
Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
for “Watchmen”
VES Award Nomination
for “WandaVision”
Key Personnel
Lon Molnar
CEO and Founder
Previous: Intelligent Creatures, Mr. X
Notable Projects: The Shape of Water, Resident Evil
Veteran VFX artist with over 20 years of experience
Jonathan Bronfman
Co-Founder and CEO
Previous: JoBro Productions
Notable Projects: The Witch, Brother
Focuses on production and business development
Matt Panousis
CTO
Previous: SideFX, Autodesk
Notable Projects: Various AI VFX integrations
Expert in AI and software development for VFX
Yash Gowda
Partner and Global Head of Visual Effects
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MARZ pioneers AI in VFX with tools like Vanity for digital cosmetics and LipDub for facial replacement, used in Marvel projects. Investors include Round13, Rhino VC, and Harlo Capital. Emphasizes ethical AI and has partnerships with Netflix, Disney, and HBO.