ScreenMDM Talks

At its first London TV Screenings in its new setup as a privately owned independent, Boat Rocker Studios will be showcasing its expertise in funding models, openness to collaboration, and its curated, multi-genre lineup, Jon Rutherford, president of global content and rights, tells ScreenMDM.

History, mystery, access, and talent anchor BossaNova Media’s London TV Screenings lineup, CEO and founder Paul Heaney says in this Road to London episode of ScreenMDM Talks, which explores how the well-regarded U.K.-based distributor is using data from its popular Development Days and its network of relationships to meet the needs of buyers, and deliver returns to producers.

David Levine, a veteran of Disney and Moonbug Entertainment who is now working on a diverse range of projects at Lightboat Media, discusses navigating the kids’ ecosystem in the newest episode of our Gen A to Z strand.

Caroline Servy, managing director of The WIT, talks to ScreenMDM about social video and its impact on entertainment formats.

Animaj Co-Founder Greg Dray joins ScreenMDM to discuss how the company is driving new models across the production, development, and monetization of kids’ and family content, including through its landmark Lumee joint venture with Hasbro Entertainment.

In the rapidly shifting landscape of children’s media, "audience engagement" is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy. The latest episode in our continuing ScreenMDM Gen A to Z strand catches up with Kate Smith, EVP of audience engagement at WildBrain, about the kids’ and family powerhouse’s strategy for YouTube, FAST and other platforms.

Mikael Shields, CEO of Acamar Films, shares Bing’s success story, discussing how the brand has scaled its digital and off-screen presence and how he is steering the indie through the complex kids’ media ecosystem.

Terence Mbulaheni, who runs the digital agency VIEWED, weighs in on monetizing legacy content on YouTube and best practices for engaging young viewers on the platform.

Edgar Jaramillo discusses his transition from VICE Studios to launching his own production company, Break Da Rules, sharing insights on cultural relevance in storytelling, opportunities in adult animation, accessing lucrative tax incentives in Colombia and understanding the language of vertical content.

Nico Lockhart and his partners at TeamFalco are leveraging their combined expertise in the kids’ and family space, from IP development and production to brand building and gaming, to create fandoms and scale audiences across digital and social platforms. Ahead of speaking at MIP London, he offers his takes on leaning into algorithms, understanding audiences, and branching out beyond the kids’ sphere.