Catalyzing Innovation Across the Screen Industries

At SIRT, we empowers the future of storytelling through research, technology, and industry collaboration.

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SIRT Centre

The Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre drives creative and technological advances within the screen industries — including film, television, interactive digital media, gaming and virtual/augmented reality — and innovative applications of screen industry technologies within the performing arts and other sectors.

SIRT empowers industry and community partners to advance innovation in storytelling and content creation through leading-edge applied research and customized training to equip professionals with the skills and practical knowledge they need to make an immediate and positive impact on the workforce. 

Located at Pinewood Toronto Studios in the heart of Toronto’s film and television studio district, SIRT is a part of Generator and is a research centre of Sheridan.  

our research

Research and Development

A recognized leader in applied research and innovation

As a NSERC-designated Technology Access Centre, we collaborate with individuals, companies, and communities to tackle real-world challenges through applied research. Our hands-on approach ensures every project delivers practical impact while shaping future opportunities in media and technology.

Technology Center

State-of-the-Art Equipment in Stage 10

LED Wall & Motion Capture

A 7ft x 11ft InfiLed Hyper Pixel LED Wall (78 panels) powered by 4x S8 Tessera Brompton processors, combined with a Motion Capture Volume featuring 40 OptiTrack cameras for precise performance tracking and real-time virtual production.

Virtual Human & Facial Capture

Esper setup with 72 Canon cameras and specialized lighting captures detailed 3D facial scans. Essential for creating lifelike virtual humans and enhancing digital character workflows.

Training Centre & Production Tools

High-performance machines equipped with industry-standard software for game engines, 3D production, and digital cinema. Includes access to ARRI, RED, and Blackmagic professional cameras for top-tier content creation.

Chroma Key & Connectivity

80-foot blue and green screens support chroma key production, VFX, and compositing. Enhanced by 10Gbps fibre internet for seamless data transfer and collaboration.

m-body

Mbody is an open-source, bilingual, applied research project aiming to accelerate the advancement and adoption of generative character animation technologies. It’s led by a diverse team of researchers from four post-secondary applied research centers, and funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The goal is to provide value to both industry and academia by respecting their needs.

m-body website