Profiles

Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the South African creators of the animated buddy comedy series Kiff, on making the Disney series.

Kate Sanagan, head of sales and distribution, on the two key strategies driving the company’s recent successes: internal brand-building and third-party producer partnerships.

Raphaelle Mathieu, senior VP of sales, acquisitions and new media, discusses the company's focus on delivering content that addresses the current needs of children.

Claire Finn, managing director of Lighthouse Studios, on the company's recent growth and its latest project, Little Ellen.

The Cartoon Forum pitching and co-pro event for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse, France, from September 20 to 23.

Matthew Pepe and Chris Clarke, co-creators of The Ellie Sparkles Show, on how the series promotes diversity and inclusion.

Harrison Wilcox, executive producer of Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends, on Marvel's first full-length series for preschoolers.

Eric Berger, CEO of Common Sense Networks, on making Sensical the preferred free streaming destination for kids and families.

Phil Weinstein, Mickey Mouse Funhouse executive producer, on the whimsical new Disney Junior series and using Disney history for inspiration.

Ameba TV President Tony Havelka on how the SVOD platform is meeting the needs of its audience as the kids' content industry continues to grow and change.