Superprod Acquires Doug Schwalbe’s The Co-Production Company

Paris-based Superprod has acquired The Co-Production Company, founded by Doug Schwalbe.

The New York-based boutique firm specializes in finance and distribution arrangements for international productions.

Schwalbe, who founded The Co-Production Company in 2021 after serving as senior VP of co-production for DreamWorks Animation Television, will now become president of Superprod U.S.

Superprod has also named former Cartoon Network executive Tatiana Krokar as VP of Superprod U.S. Krokar, who will be based in Los Angeles, co-reports to Schwalbe and Virginie Creance, Superprod’s senior VP of animation.

Schwalbe will work closely with Superprod founders Clément Calvet, CEO, and Jérémie Fajner, COO, to expand the company’s North American footprint, as well as help manage and produce a diverse slate of both live-action and animated productions.

Superprod U.S. and The Co-Production Company join other Superprod subsidiaries, including Superprod Animation, Superprod Drama, Superights, Red Monk Studio and music management firm 440Hz.

“It has been my great pleasure both personally and professionally to work with Clement and Jeremie since the inception of Superprod ten years ago,” added Schwalbe. “They have created an incredible production and distribution organization, and we see many great opportunities to continue to grow the company while expanding its North American presence.”

“Doug’s expertise in acquiring exceptional IP, developing projects, securing financing and finding distribution partners is second to none,” said Calvet. “He will be a tremendous asset to Superprod–working on both existing projects and bringing new content and concepts into the company to be developed. We could not be more excited to welcome him to Superprod.”

“Superprod has been aggressively working to expand its global footprint,” said Fajner. “Bringing Doug onto our team, and adding the assets and equity associated with The Co-Production Company, enables us to build upon our North American presence in a way that is immediately impactful and extremely effective.”