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Claude Chiasson Claude Chiasson
President/Creative Director

Claude has been in the animation business for more than twenty five years.Even before opening the doors to Yowza Animation Inc.he had traveled the world and gained an impressive resume with experience in feature films, t.v. series, commercials, music videos and specials.

With a long list of contacts, a great reputation and experience with talent all over the globe, Claude has been able to keep Yowza in business for over ten years without the use of an agent. He credits his attention to detail, ability to motivate and surrounding himself with top notch talent for the success of the studio. It is his passion for the art form that drives him.

Pierre Chiasson Pierre Chiasson
Production Manager

Pierre had nineteen years of banking and brokerage experience before being recruited in 1996 by brother Claude to help assist in opening the studio.

Pierre’s main duties have been to make sure the production work flow runs smoothly and the production quotas are met. He also has payroll duties and assists in promoting the studio.

Pierre is pleased to see how much the studio has developed since 1996. This is without the help of agents but just with the “reputation” of doing exceptional work and having the wealth of talent.

Pierre’s biggest highlights have been working with major studios and meeting all their creative people and production staff. He considers it a great honor having his name in feature film credits.

Roger Chiasson Roger Chiasson
Director of Animation

Pete Denomme Pete Denomme
Executive Producer

Pete Denomme, formally the President and Executive Producer of Alliance Atlantis’ Animation and VFX company for ten years, a multiple award-winning studio both in visual effects and animation categories at film and television festivals around the world. Beginning with Gemini VFX award winning “Night of the Twisters" in 1996 and Gemini award winner “Nuremberg” right up the Emmy nominated VFX for “Haven” continuing VFX awards for television Series “Earth Final Conflict.

In 1982 Pete Denomme a Classically trained Animator started his career working in the Detroit area. Moving to Toronto to be a production manager for animated feature 20th Century Fox’s Ferngully: The Last Rainforest was where worked with Claude Chaisson.

In early 90’s he acted, as an ongoing consultant for Claude’s company Yowza Animation. In early 2004 formally became partners in Yowza Digital Animation /Switch VFX. As Switch’s Executive Producer on service work.

As of 2006 Pete has worked to develop intellectual properties. Working along side industry veteran Heather Walker Yowza now as a full slate of content both proprietary IP and co-productions. Please have a look at the development page for more information.

Pete Denomme is a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and Visual Effects Society.