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FSTVS - The Executive Sessions

Rob Doherty
Animation
Storytoys
Vishus Productions
Manchester Animation Festival
AI In Animation
3D Animation
Cartoon Saloon
Sesame Workshop
Cartoon Network
Netflix
Nickelodeon
Escape Studios
Wildbrain
Dust Echoes
Figaro Pho
Skwigly Animation Magazine
Bradford Animation Festival
No Strings Productions
Electric Paper

In this series we talk to high profile executives in the animation and kids television industry. We aim to take a look at the person behind the title, find out a little more of what they do, how they got there, and maybe a little more about them along the way. Enjoy the journey. This series is powered by Liberi Consulting - libericonsulting.com/ - and hosted by Julian Scott, Animation Cons... more

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Emmet O'Neill
Chief Executive Officer at StoryToys
StoryToys
Episode: FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Emmet O'Neill
Olexa Hewryk
Vice President and Head of Animation at Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop
Episode: FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Olexa Hewryk
Paul Young
Producer, director, co-founder of Cartoon Saloon
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Alex Williams
Dean and Director of the School of Animation and Visual Effects at Escape Studios
Escape Studios
Episode: FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Alexander Williams
Alexi Wheeler
Executive in animation and kids' media, founder of Wheel In Motion
Wheel In Motion / SuperProd (collaboration)
Episode: FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Alexi Wheeler
Adam Shaw
Co-founder, Blue Zoo Animation
Blue Zoo Animation
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Oli Hyatt
Co-founder, Blue Zoo Animation
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Tom Box
Co-founder, Blue Zoo Animation
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Steve Henderson
CEO, Festival Director and Co-Founder of Manchester Animation Festival
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Julian Scott
Animation consultant and host of the series

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FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Alexander Williams
Q: What role did internships and early opportunities play in your career, and what guidance do you have for newcomers?
Getting in the door, even unpaid if necessary, can lead to crucial experiences and eventual paid work; evaluate personal limits, pursue formal internships that pay a living wage when possible, and focus on building a strong reel and broad exposure.
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Alexander Williams
Q: How did you transition from traditional 2D to 3D animation, and what helped you survive that period of change?
I had to learn 3D despite initial difficulties, took formal training, and benefited from hands-on opportunities at Blue Sky Studios to bridge the gap and stay current as the industry moved toward computer animation.
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Bob Higgins
Q: How did your early days at CAA shape your approach to packaging and strategy?
He explains that learning how to assemble packages and craft a strategic path for shows—combining IP, directors, and partners—became a core skill that informed his later success at Sony, Cartoon Network, and WildBrain.
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Bob Higgins
Q: What was the lure of Nelvana and transitioning into primetime development?
Higgins describes Nelvana as a bridge to primetime, where the opportunity to develop kid-focused content opened doors to broader opportunities, and explains how the primetime track evolved into heavy involvement with kids programming and later leadership roles.
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Olexa Hewryk
Q: How do you approach pitching new preschool concepts to networks?
He describes relying on strong visuals and rapid prototyping through short clips to convey ideas that are hard to visualize on paper, emphasizing the need for a clear, compelling elevator pitch and a distinctive look.

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This series centers conversations with senior leaders in animation and kids' television, focusing on leadership journeys, studio dynamics, and the intersection of creativity and business. Episodes explore career pivots, mentorship, production strategy, and evolving technologies (including AI and streaming), with insider anecdotes about building studios, launching IP, and navigating markets and funding. A notable through-line is balancing artistic ambition with sustainable, people-centered practices, along with a willingness to discuss industry challenges, education pathways, and festival culture. Listeners likely include aspiring executives, producers, and creative leads who want concrete lessons from experienced practitioners while gaining... more

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