Starz Bolsters Animation Team

BURBANK: Heather Kenyon has been appointed VP of project development and sales for Starz Animation, working with both Starz Animation Toronto and Film Roman to expand its slate of animated product.

Though based at Film Roman’s headquarters in Burbank, Kenyon will be focused on generating new business for Starz Animation Toronto. She will also be seeking projects suited for Film Roman. Prior to joining Starz Animation, she headed series development for Cartoon Network, managed production information at Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and served as editor-in-chief of Animation World Network.

“There are few companies with the expertise and the ability of Starz Animation to produce top-quality work across the spectrum of animation,” Kenyon commented. "From theatrical features to DVDs, from TV series to shorts, from traditional 2-D animation to the highest level CG—and then toss in all the worldwide distribution power that comes from being part of Starz—this company is a growing player in the animation business."

“Heather Kenyon’s infectious energy, creative expertise and wide industry knowledge make her a perfect fit with Starz Animation’s mission to find new and interesting projects to produce at both studios,” said David Steinberg, the head of studio at Starz Animation Toronto.

Jay Fukuto, who heads Film Roman, added, “Heather Kenyon will be a key addition to our animation team, working with our current business development executives here to bring in more high-profile, high-reward projects.”