Félix Lajeunesse


Félix Lajeunesse is a Canadian film director, writer, and producer, and virtual reality director. He is the co-founder and chief creative officer at Felix & Paul Studios.

Early life and education

Lajeunesse was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. He graduated with a film production degree from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia University.

Career

In 2013, Lajeunesse co-founded Felix & Paul Studios with Paul Raphaël and Stéphane Rituit. The studio's first VR film, "Strangers with Patrick Watson" was released that same year, marking an early entry into cinematic VR storytelling.
Since then, Lajeunesse has co-directed over 30 immersive experiences, including collaborations with notable figures and institutions.

Notable works

Some of Lajeunesse's notable works include:

Immersive installation

Lajeunesse acted as creative director for "Space Explorers: The Infinite," a location-based VR experience co-created by Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio that launched in Montreal in 2021. This free-roaming exhibit invites visitors to experience life aboard the International Space Station.
Since its launch, "Space Explorers: The Infinite" has toured various locations, including:
  • Canada
  • U.S. cities such as Houston, Denver, and Charlotte
  • Singapore

Awards and recognitions

Lajeunesse has received various accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for The People's House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama and for Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.
Lajeunesse has also gained significant industry recognition for his work.
  1. In 2015, he was named in the Creativity 50 list by AdAge.
  2. In 2016, he was included in Fast Company's list of 100 most creative people in business, and was also named one of the 30 Execs to Watch by Variety.
  3. In 2024, he was inducted into the XR Hall of Fame by AWE.

Filmography

As editor

Before Tomorrow

As cinematographer

Uvanga