Portal Films

Background
Portal Films was a joint venture between Dandy Films and producer Richard Barton Lewis. The venture was launched due to Dandy wanting to qualify for financial support from Canadian tax-incentive programs. Portal produced CGI films, or those that made heavy use of digital set pieces. A British subsidiary was opened replacing The Millimeter Station, focusing on drama films. Due to financial issues Portal would close in 2005.

1st Logo (1997)
Logo: On a spinning marble green background we see the white text "PORTAL FILMS" in a bold white font.

FX/SFX: The spinning background.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appeared on the TV movie She-Hulk.

2nd Logo (2001-2004)
Logo: We fade in to a lava background. The center curves as the area around it fades out and explodes, leaving behind a crescent moon against a red starry background. The image crossfades to an illustration in a box with “PORTAL” below it.

FX/SFX: The lava and explosion.

Music/Sounds: An upbeat marimba sample with a synthesized woods during the explosion.

Availability: Appeared on Jack the Thumb, Far Darrig, Five Faded Stars and Tonka Search and Rescue.