Vortex Words + Pictures is an award-winning, boutique Canadian production house that is dedicated to surfacing new talent and producing unforgettable independent film and television. Vortex is known for creating compelling, high-quality, content with international appeal. Founded and operated by iconic Canadian producer Bill Marks in 1982, Vortex got its start as a successful comic book publisher, Vortex Comics, before evolving into Vortex Words + Pictures.