Siesta Entertainment Launches with Animated Project

The Barcelona-based animation distribution and brand development company Siesta Entertainment has launched, with the series Black Moth already in development.

Aimed at kids aged 9 to 12, Black Moth centers on a 14-year-old girl whose life is turned upside down when she discovers that her music has the power to transform her into the environmental superhero known as the Black Moth.

As she struggles with her new powers, she is joined by three fellow young heroes who help her navigate the challenges of being both teenagers and protectors of nature. Together, they must harness their eco-powers to save the Forest of Cascadia and restore balance to the environment.

Anna Shchur (Om Nom Stories), previously executive producer and head of content distribution at ZeptoLab, is serving as CEO of Siesta Entertainment and is leading the charge in shaping the future of the company and its portfolio of projects, starting with Black Moth.

The project’s creative development is being led by Kaaren Lee Brown (Super Monsters, Tarzan & Jane, Supernatural Academy, S.M.A.S.H!) as story editor and creative producer.

Production is already underway for the first season, which will consist of ten 22-minute episodes. The show is also in preproduction for its second season—comprised of 16 22-minute episodes—with 50 percent of the budget secured.

“This series is about more than just a heroic journey,” Lee Brown said. “It’s about showing kids the power of collaboration and personal growth. Our characters, like Alice and the Guardians, are learning how to be heroes and work together to protect the environment. We want our audience to be inspired and see that they too can make a difference.”

“I’m really passionate about Black Moth and believe in its tremendous potential,” Shchur added. “This is not just a show—it’s a brand with the power to extend into music, social media and even merchandising with an eco-conscious focus. We’ve already shown it to some broadcasters, and the feedback has been fantastic. We’re excited to have Black Moth in our catalog as a key project moving forward.”

On the company’s approach to brand development, Shchur said, “We’re not just about distributing content—we’re focused on building brands. We launched Siesta Entertainment because we wanted to support fresh IPs and help them find their audience across multiple platforms—be it television, social media or even gaming. This strategy is also a perfect way to further develop existing brands, ensuring they continue to grow and reach new audiences.”