Studio Central Post
Hosted by Monte Young
About
Studio Central Post
Studio Central Post is a premier post-production facility located in Syracuse, NY.
About Studio Central Post
Studio Central Post
Studio Central Post is a premier post-production facility located in Syracuse, New York. Our state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot facility is equipped with next-generation technology and a commitment to excellence where filmmakers benefit from the most generous film incentive in the country: New York State’s enhanced tax incentives of 45%, coupled with Onondaga County’s production grant of an additional 25%, totaling an impressive 70% tax rebate and grant.
Studio Central Post also produces content through its animation studio, Five Peaks Animation, including family friendly programming such as “Inspector Specs, Zoo Detective,” and is currently developing faith-based programming, including “Milo’s Currents: and “The Cosmic Signature”. Studio Central is seeking other faith-based producers to join us to foster a dynamic and inspiring community where creativity and faith can thrive.
The Team
Monte Young - Co-Founder & Managing partner
Monte Young is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Studio Central. He has worked in entertainment for more than two decades, producing feature films such as ‘Hitters,’ ‘Gasp,’ and ‘The Wave.’
Monte is familiar with every aspect of filmmaking, guiding projects from concept and script through the intricate details of the post-production process. His hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail ensure that every project he undertakes achieves the highest possible quality.
Recently, Monte turned his focus to producing and directing animation, founding Five Peaks Animation in 2020 to create children’s educational television, including ‘EmergenSea,’ ‘Bookends,’ and ‘Inspector Specs.’
His ability to seamlessly transition from live-action to animation showcases his commitment to innovation, utilizing the latest technology to continuously advance the art and science of filmmaking and animation.
Prior to entering the entertainment industry, Monte worked as an attorney specializing in finance. This background provides him with a unique perspective, allowing him to navigate the complexities of the entertainment business with acumen and insight.
Today, Monte collaborates with emerging filmmakers and animators, offering guidance and sharing his wealth of knowledge to help nurture the next generation of talent. His dedication to fostering creative environments has led to numerous successful collaborations and innovative projects, solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader in the industry.
Robert Dehn - Director of Post Production
Robert Dehn is a respected post-production studio executive, known for his pivotal role in generating over $4.56 billion in box office revenue throughout his distinguished 15-year career in the film and television industry.
His journey in sound began with studying music theory and performance in Rochester, New York, under the mentorship of Rob Goodling, now at the Hochstein School of Music. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business from Full Sail University in Florida before relocating to Los Angeles.
Within nine months, he was promoted to Studio Manager at Sonic Magic Studios, a 10,000 sqft facility in Culver City, CA, following his success with the feature film “The Informers,” his first project in this role. Under his leadership, the studio dramatically changed the landscape of post-production, completing 76 movies in his first year, a record previously unmatched by any studio, which had never exceeded 28 films annually. Sonic Magic Studios later merged with the 48,000 sqft Wildfire Studios in Beverly Hills, which he managed until 2018, when the studio was sold and subsequently closed.
Throughout his career, Dehn has contributed to a variety of notable projects, including feature films like “Moonlight,” “Get Out,” and “Hell or High Water,” and television shows such as “Vital Signs,” “Better Things,” and “Scream TV.” His work has earned significant industry recognition, including two Academy Award nominations, an Academy Award win, multiple Emmy Awards, and a Golden Reel Award.
Dean Lyon - Visual Effects Supervisor, Five Peaks Animation
Dean is a world-renowned visual effects creator and computer animation innovator with 35+ years’ experience in collaborating with cutting edge directors, motion picture studios, production companies, post-production facilities and technology developers throughout the world.
He is passionate about the creative use of technology to transform the art of visual storytelling, and is regarded as a futurist by colleagues within the industry.
Dean’s career has included roles as CEO, Creative Director, VFX Supervisor, Producer, Inventor and Serial Entrepreneur, working in diverse areas as feature films, television, music videos, commercials, interactive TV, computer games, theme park attractions, stereoscopic 3D, VR/AR/XR, Holograms, Avatars, Metaverses and Beyond!
He has contributed to hundreds of international television commercials and over 50 feature films including ‘Armageddon’, ‘Independence Day’, ‘Air Force One’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.
Dean was a pioneer in developing computer graphics for film and television. He co-invented the ‘Colorgraphics DP Max’- the first real-time paint and 2D/3D compositing system that delivered unsurpassed quality and capability to editors and artists.
In 2000, at the peak of his Hollywood career, Dean journeyed to New Zealand and led the startup of Oktobor, a world-class award-winning creative and talent-centric visual effects and animation company that gained global recognition servicing ad agencies, film production companies and studios.
His next start-up, “Studio of the Future” allowed Dean to define his next-generation approach for visual effects and computer animation production.
Dean then launched an innovative Florida based company in 2010. Splinter Studios has been involved in ongoing research and development to streamline visual effects-led content production through disruptive technological integration with the all-important creative process.
Most recently, Dean has relocated to Syracuse, New York to help lead a locally based studio, Five Peaks Animation, headquartered at Studio Central Post. Dean has launched Animate BootCamp, to identify storytelling talent, mentor and coach them for a career in his vision of the emerging live action, animation and visual effects industry.
Peter Ganunis - Artist & Software Developer
Peter Ganunis is an artist and software developer from Ellicott City, MD. His work explores the aesthetic possibilities of generative technologies and spirituality in human-computer interactions. Peter is the author of Suppitive Ornamental Vigilance, the first novel written with transformers—the technology which now powers AI chatbots. Peter has continued to develop creative AI software in his research at Syracuse University, where he engineered new methods for style transfer in 3D scenes and an algorithm for color reference matching which has been used for color grading films and controlling image generation.
His webgame and social media series LivingRPS, featured in Buzzfeed, is a particle-based rock-paper-scissors variant which regenerates uniquely for each viewing. Currently, he is directing the feature-length animated horror musical The Gibbon House and developing methods with sensory deprivation and EEG technology to directly condition creative AI software with brain activity. His other creative projects include April in the Cage, a body-mount surveillance documentary edited with no human supervision; Big Chungus, an absurdist video game exploring spirituality in internet meme culture; and Latent Voyages, an album of procedurally generated music.
Exhibit Agenda
Studio Central Post / Five Peaks Animation Exhibit Presentation for MediaSphere (2:30pm – 4:30pm EST)
SCP Demo Reel (2:33)
Monte introductions and speaks on vision of bringing film and animation industry to Syracuse (12:00)
Dean intros Five Peaks Animation (5:00)
Five Peaks Website Reel (2:28)
Monte speaks on Five Peaks 3+ Animated Series in the works (10:00)
Emergensea Teaser (1:33)
Peter short description (5:00)
Emergensea Milo (3:00)
Inspector Specs Teaser (1:30)
Monte short description (5:00)
Inspector Specs Good Friends (2:33)
Monte short description (5:00)
Bookends Teaser (1:04)
Monte, Dean and Peter Panel Discussion and Answer Questions
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Studio Central Post is a premier post-production facility located in Syracuse, New York.