Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies Inc.

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Toronto, Ontario Canada

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.

Founded in 2018
101-250 employees

Services

Visual Effects
AI Digital Cosmetics
Facial Replacement
Post-Production
VFX Supervision
Machine Learning Integration

Specializations

AI-powered VFX
deepfake technology
facial replacement
digital de-aging
compositing

Technology Stack

Nuke
Maya
Houdini
Proprietary AI tools (Vanity, LipDub)
Machine Learning frameworks

Notable Projects

WandaVision

2021

TV Series

Client: Marvel Studios

Role: Visual Effects

Watchmen

2019

TV Series

Client: HBO

Role: Visual Effects

The Umbrella Academy

2019

TV Series

Client: Netflix

Role: Visual Effects

The Creator

2023

Film

Role: Visual Effects

Ms. Marvel

2022

TV Series

Client: Marvel Studios

Role: Visual Effects

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

2022

TV Series

Client: Netflix

Role: Visual Effects

Awards & Recognition

Gold Merit Award for Technology in Entertainment

2022

Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects

for “Watchmen

2020

VES Award Nomination

for “WandaVision

2021

Key Personnel

Lon Molnar

CEO and Founder

LinkedIn

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

LinkedIn

Previous: JoBro Productions

Notable Projects: The Witch, Brother

Focuses on production and business development

Matt Panousis

CTO

LinkedIn

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

LinkedIn

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
hybrid

Locations

headquarters
1240 Dundas St E
Toronto, Ontario M4M 2T8
Canada

Social Media

LinkedIn:marz
Instagram:@marz_vfx

Additional Information

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.

Data Information

Last updated: 10/1/2025
Data confidence: 95%