Behind the Scenes of Waffles + Mochi

Higher Ground’s Qadriyyah “Q” Shamsid-Deen, producer of Waffles + Mochi, and Musa Brooker, creative director at Six Point Harness, spoke to TV Kids about the behind-the-scenes magic that brought this show to life.

The Netflix series Waffles + Mochiinvites kids and families into a world of culinary discoveries. The show is produced by Higher Ground Productions, the production company owned by Barack and Michelle Obama. Michelle also stars and produces the show, which features curious puppet pals Waffles and Mochi as they travel the globe exploring the wonders of food and culture while learning how to cook with fresh ingredients.

Alongside the live action and puppetry, Waffles + Mochi has a wide range of animation from L.A.-based studio Six Point Harness, ranging from character flourishes to full-frame animated segments that help bring to life the adventure and fun of its title characters.