Ex-Breakthrough Exec Sets Up New Venture

TORONTO: Tanya Kelen, who previously oversaw distribution activities at Breakthrough Entertainment, has launched a new venture that arrives at MIPCOM with more than 100 half-hours of programming available for the international market.

Kelen Content is showcasing a range of animation, lifestyle and factual entertainment shows. Announcing her new venture, Kelen—the company’s managing director and executive producer—noted: “It is a great time to be working with independent producers and creators. We have a strong lineup for our first market with some standout programming in both animation, drama and factual programming. We are enthusiastic to be offering independent producers and creators new venues for distribution and executive producing services while offering broadcasters high impact original programming that resonates with current market trends.”

The MIPCOM slate includes The Interns, Pids Puppets, Departures, Positive Living and Courage in Red.