Cottonwood & Federation Team Up

PARIS: David Michel's Cottonwood Media and Pascal Breton's Federation Entertainment have entered into a long-term partnership, reuniting the former Zodiak execs.

As part of the multilayered partnership, Federation Entertainment becomes a key shareholder of Cottonwood Media. Additionally, Michel joins Federation as a founding partner and head of kids and family programs and sales. Michel will also continue to act as the president of Cottonwood Media and retain a key shareholder position in the company’s capital, along with co-founders Zoé Z Carrera and Cécile Lauritano.

Michel was formerly the managing director of Marathon Media and had a seat as a Zodiak board member. Breton previously led Zodiak-owned Marathon Images.

“We’re excited to have such a talented new addition to Federation’s group of producers,” said Breton. “David was at the heart of some of Marathon’s biggest hits and has become one of the most respected producers of children’s content today. He joins Federation with an impressive slate of projects ranging from live-action fiction to animation.”

Michel responded, “We both share the same vision of a media world wherein producing premium content for digital platforms and major North American and European clients is key. This vision requires capital, ambition, and most importantly an investment in high-end creators’ ideas and properties. Cottonwood joining Federation is a fantastic opportunity for us to develop this vision with the financial and strategic backing of a great partner.”