Banijay Kids & Family Exec Joins Lighthouse

Irish animation house Lighthouse Studios has tapped former Banijay Kids & Family executive Ed Moline as executive producer to lead and expand the studio’s slate.

Moline joins Lighthouse Studios from Banijay Kids & Family, where he was a key figure across the development and production of animated series such as Shasha & Milo and Mini-Heroes of the Forest. Prior to Banijay, he was a producer at Beano Studios, where he reimagined iconic comic characters for television and produced So Beano for Sky Kids.

Moline will now help drive Lighthouse Studios’ original content strategy, fostering new partnerships and spearheading the creation of innovative storytelling across multiple mediums for local and global audiences. He will oversee the studio’s development pipeline, guide creative teams and manage the development of adapted works and original IP.

Claire Finn, managing director of Lighthouse Studios, said, “Ed joins Lighthouse at a critical moment in our evolution as a content creation studio. With the content landscape becoming increasingly competitive, as major players focus on investing in established IPs, it’s vital to remain committed to original content that truly resonates. The recent Academy Award wins serve as a testament to the power of innovative storytelling. Ed’s diverse expertise across genres and markets, paired with his deep passion for storytelling, will be pivotal in shaping the future of our slate and expanding our creative pipelines.”

“Lighthouse Studios has built an outstanding reputation for storytelling and craft, and I’m honored to be joining the team at such an exciting time,” said Moline. “With projects like Savage Town and Showbiz School already underway, I’m looking forward to working with the talented team here to develop and produce bold, distinctive content that resonates with audiences worldwide.”