Jennifer Twiner McCarron remembers when daycare staff took bets on when her daughter would finally stop wearing sparkly princess dresses. It's the latest achievement for Atomic Cartoons, which Twiner McCarron has helmed since 2016 and helped grow to 450 staff from 20. The theme of Princesses Wear Pants resonated with her as a female leader in an industry where men still dominate in top positions. The city is a "hotspot" for visual effects and animation, said Twiner McCarron, sitting in her tiny office adorned with Halloween decorations. "There's so much of a need for content because people also consume it so quickly," said Twiner McCarron.

Source: CBC News October 29, 2018 15:10 UTC