Vision Centrale Animation

Vision Centrale Animation (or VCA) was a French animation and production company that created and distributed animated television series. It's most notable for the CODE franchise, which mixes 2-D and 3-D elements. As well as Hero 108 and Adventures Forward.

History
Vision Centrale Animation (VCA) was founded by the visionary businessman Gerald Dubois in Paris, France, in the year 1990. Dubois, a passionate animation enthusiast, aimed to create a studio that would push the boundaries of storytelling and animation techniques.

Under Dubois' leadership, VCA quickly gained recognition for its unique artistic style and captivating storytelling. The studio produced a series of successful animated shorts and commercials that garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. With each project, VCA showcased their commitment to innovation, embracing new technologies and experimenting with various animation techniques.

In the early 2000s, VCA expanded its operations and ventured into feature film production. Their first animated feature, "Dreamscape Symphony," captivated audiences worldwide and became an international sensation. The film's success established VCA as a prominent player in the animation industry.

Gerald Dubois was known for his visionary approach and keen eye for talent. He attracted some of the most creative and skilled animators, writers, and artists to work at VCA. The studio became a hub for artistic collaboration and innovation, nurturing a vibrant creative community.

in 2009, VCA announced that Code-Lyoko would get an English redub by Flix Facilities, Ltd. With Code Enrichir also being dubbed at the exact studio.

In December 2013, VCA made headlines when it announced a merger with Studio Upstairs France, another renowned French animation studio. This strategic partnership aimed to combine the strengths and resources of both studios, further expanding their capabilities and market reach. The merger was celebrated by animation enthusiasts and industry insiders, who eagerly anticipated the groundbreaking projects that would arise from this collaboration.

Following the merger, VCA was folded into Studio Upstairs France in 2013 after the finale of: Code Lyoko Evolution was released.

Gerald Dubois, who had always been a vocal advocate for the power of animation, remained actively involved in the creative direction of the merged studio. His innovative spirit and passion for storytelling continued to inspire generations of animators and artists within the organization.

During 2014, it was announced that Studio Upstairs France would produce a proper sequel to Code-Lyoko titled "Code Lyoko Reloaded" which was based off the original idea for a code Lyoko sequel. As well as a spinoff series named CODE Warz, which focused on an entirely new setting with new-characters and some of those characters being related to the characters in Code-Lyoko in some shape or form. Both Code Lyoko Reloaded and CODE Warz released in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Commercials

 * Polo Mints (1993-1996)
 * RC Cola (1994-1998)
 * Quiznos: a dollar off (1995)
 * Yoo-hoo: what else is there? (1997)
 * Carrefour: On sale (1998-2000)
 * Citroën: of the future (2000-2003)

Short Films

 * Wonders of Future Animation (1997)
 * Les enfants font leur cinéma (2000) (with Gobelins, l'école de l'image)
 * Garage Kids (2001)
 * Zero equal (2005)

Films

 * Dreamscape Symphony (2000)
 * Forwards! (2005)
 * The Code Enrichir Movie (2011)

Television

 * Adventures Forward (2001-2005)
 * Code Lyoko (2003-2007)
 * Doom Parc (2004) (miniseries)
 * Code Enrichir (2008-2012)
 * S.O.L.O Concern (2009-2010)
 * Hero 108 (2010-2012)
 * Code Lyoko: Evolution (2013) (co-production with Lagardère Group)