The brilliant physical and prosthetic effects of Caligari Studios combined with the dazzling computer generated effects by C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, made Natali's ambitious low-budget film a reality.

"It was really important that we had both of these teams involved. Caligari had worked on Elevated and I really wanted to do CUBE with them. Having C.O.R.E. donate their effects was just incredible," says Natali.

The results of Caligari's work is one of the most stunningng sequences of effects seen in any film. These scenes took 24 consecutive hours to shoot, but every minute was worthwhile. "Sometimes the process of shooting a film can feel like work," reflects Natali. "But shooting the effects scenes is always my fun. I love it."

As with any independent film, it always takes a little bit of luck to pull things off. For CUBE, C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures was that stroke of luck.

"We were really lucky to get C.O.R.E.’s involvement. That was the last piece of the production puzzle. Their generous contribution really made the difference," says Meh.

C.O.R.E. Digital Picture's effects took six weeks to produce under the direction of special effects whiz Bob Munroe. Munroe explains his involvement in the film; "Once we saw what Vincenzo wanted to do and realized that the effects would enhance the film, we really wanted to become involved. We really want to support the Canada’s bright young filmmakers and the Canadian Film Centre.”