Buyer's Profiles
Ken Anderson
Wild Child Animation
Cofounder / Director of Exploration & DiscoveryKen Anderson
Wild Child Animation
Multi-award winning internationally renowned producer with
30+ years experience. Co-founder of pioneering TV Animation
company, Red Kite in Edinburgh in 1997 + Wild Child
Animation in 2020. Produced hit series + short films
including: 64 Zoo Lane, Pablo the Little Red Fox. Dennis and
Gnasher; Ask Lara, Wendy, The Imp, and multi-award-winning
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates: S3 in production; Feature
in development.
Ken founded script writing company Skryptonite, helping
create the wonderful characters and world of Bionicle for
Lego. Co-developed and co-produced animated feature
"Princess Emmy" with Studio100. A business graduate and
ex-banker, Ken is a speaker and panelist, a voting member of
BAFTA, member of RTS, Screen Skills Animation group;
Animation Scotland; FOCUS advisory panel; PACT Kids +
Animation; Animation UK Tax Credit steering committee;
British Screen Forum, etc.
Toby Jones
Jetpack Distribution
Sales ManagerToby Jones
Jetpack DistributionJetpack Distribution, a prominent global distributor specializing in kids' TV shows, soared onto the scene at the Annecy Animation Festival in 2014. Founded by CEO Dominic Gardiner in collaboration with studio partner Samka Productions, Jetpack Distribution operates at the intersection of creativity and commerce. The company actively collaborates with producers and IP owners, leveraging its two-decade expertise in the kids' industry, which includes notable stints with industry giants like Disney and Warner Brothers. Renowned for finding the perfect homes for their curated shows, Jetpack Distribution consistently secures its place among the top 5 distributors in the prestigious Kidscreen50 rankings for the past five years. Beyond distribution, Jetpack offers comprehensive consultations, covering aspects from financing to marketing, showcasing their commitment to supporting and elevating the global kids' content landscape.
Farnaz E C
The Pitch Docs
FounderFarnaz E C
The Pitch Docs
Farnaz Esnaashari's journey from Intern to Show Creator,
Executive Producer, Author, and Senior Vice President (SVP)
was no ordinary climb in a world where the word "no" seemed
more familiar than "yes." Each rejection became a stepping
stone rather than a roadblock., Farnaz dreamt of crafting
her own animated TV show. Despite numerous setbacks and
trials, her perseverance paid off as she emerged as the
Executive Producer and Creator of Nickelodeon's Shimmer and
Shine—a global sensation and a multibillion-dollar
franchise.
Expanding her creative footprint, Farnaz collaborated with
industry giants such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Spinmaster, and
Mattel, diversifying her portfolio across various age
groups—from preschool to kids aged 6-11, and even venturing
into adult animation. Beyond the screen, she translated her
story telling expertise into children's books, with two
already published by Simon and Schuster, and a third in the
works.
Her path was very unique, but the
difficulties and the hurdles she faced were akin to those
encountered by many aspiring creators. She had to learn
using the trail by fire method. Following the success of
Shimmer and Shine, Farnaz went on to become the Senior Vice
President of Creative and Development.
Joshua Wexler
Pure Imagination Studio
Chief Executive of FunJoshua Wexler
Pure Imagination Studio
Joshua Wexler is an American producer, visionary and
entrepreneur. Over the last 30 years, Mr. Wexler has
pioneered “transmedia” production and has created and
produced content across nearly every media platform with
some of the biggest brands in the world including Star Wars,
Spider-Man, LEGO, The Avengers, Star-Trek, Aliens, Batman,
Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, NASCAR, Mortal Kombat, The Justice
League, and many others. He helped to build Mortal Kombat
into a $5 Billion global franchise.
Wexler co-founded Pure Imagination in 2012 in Los Angeles,
CA. Pure Imagination is a full-service script-to-screen
independent entertainment company focused on next generation
storytelling across all media platforms including feature
films, television, animation, games and immersive
experiences. The company has been pioneering stereoscopic
imagery, virtual and mixed reality and real-time production
for film, television and theme-parks since its inception,
re- imagining the way content is created, distributed and
consumed. The company consists of over 300 industry
professionals who are based all over the world.
Sanjee Gupta
Pure Imagination Studios
PresidentSanjee Gupta
Pure Imagination Studio
Sanjee Gupta embarked on his journey in the entertainment
industry over 30 years ago, initially pursuing a career in
the music industry in Los Angeles. Following a decade in the
music business, a fortuitous turn of events led him into the
heart of the Indian animation industry in 2003. Over the
past two decades, his dedicated efforts have played a
pivotal role in generating over 2,500 crore rupees in
revenue for the Indian animation industry and creating
employment opportunities for more than 5,000 individuals.
Mr. Gupta has held influential positions at renowned
establishments such as Paprikaas Animation Studios (now
Technicolor/Mikros) and Xentrix. During his tenure at these
studios, his leadership and the exceptional work of the
artists contributed to the successful collaboration with
prominent entities including Rockstar Games, Nickelodeon,
Electronic Arts, LEGO, Warner Bros, Disney, Technicolor,
Dreamworks, and many others, bringing them to the vibrant
animation scene in Bangalore.
Rajeshwari Roy
Etv Bal Bharat
Associate Chief Producer, Head of Creative and ProgrammingRajeshwari Roy
Etv Bal Bharat
With a strong background in Animation, OTT, International
Collaborations, Film & Television, including Journalism &
Mass Communication, I have been contributing as an
academician and corporate professional in the Media and
Entertainment sector both in the Hindi & Regional genre for
over 19 years.
Since 2017-Head of Content & Creative, International
Integrations – Animation, Digital & Broadcast Media
(Children’s Cluster-English, Hindi & Regional languages) at
Ramoji Group. Currently designated as Associate Chief
Producer.
Brian D'Costa
in10 Media Network
AVP, Content & StrategyBrian D'Costa
in10 Media Network
Mr. D'Costa has over 20 years of experience in the Media &
Entertainment space with a steady background in launching
and building TV channels. In his role at Gubbare, he is
responsible for planning and steering the comprehensive
strategy for the channel with an emphasis on
Content,Planning,Programming,Analysis,andResearch.His forte
weaves diverse competencies in content development and
syndication to strategy planning and partnerships. Before
joining the network, he has worked with leading media
networks like UTV, Zee, and Sony
Entertainment,across,roles.and,portfolios. Brian has
completed multiple external courses in animation,
storyboarding & music production, with 'The Art of Music
production' from Berklee College of Music being the latest
addition.
About the channel Gubbare caters to the entertainment needs
of kids with its wide variety of animated content. With a
mix of original and acquired content that has
never-been-seen on Indian television screens, the channel
aims to bring exciting stories and characters to the
country.
Deepesh Punetha
WinZO
Corporate Development and PartnershipsDeepesh Punetha
WinZO
WinZO is the largest interactive entertainment platform in
India with over 175 million registered users. WinZO partners
with third-party developers to host games on their Android
app, where users can enjoy personalized multiplayer gameplay
experiences. The platform is available in 12 languages such
as English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, and Bhojpuri.
The WinZO platform facilitates over 4 billion
micro-transactions per month across a portfolio of 100+
games. WinZO is focused on building an enthusiastic
community of gamers and gaming influencers in Tier 2 – 5
cities in India. The Company envisions a future where the
WinZO platform can deliver a culturally relevant and
enjoyable experience in the Indian gaming ecosystem,
monetized through a unique micro-transaction model. WinZO
has successfully secured Series C funding, with support from
renowned investors such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Makers
Fund, Kalaari Capital, and Courtside Ventures.
In addition to our core gaming operations, WinZO has
established the $50 million Game Developer Fund, a
groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation
within the gaming ecosystem.
Nidhi Bavishi
Lumikai
Investment AnalystNidhi Bavishi
Lumikai
As an Investment Analyst at Lumikai, Nidhi is involved in
deal sourcing, deal evaluation, industry research, portfolio
growth, and ecosystem outreach. Nidhi comes with a
background in business strategy with Aon Consulting and
prior stints in buy-side/investment advisory as an
investment analyst. She has crafted market entry research
for investing in the gaming industry, devised equity
strategies focusing on the interactive media industry - a
part of the broader $3M portfolio allocation from her
university's endowment, and been involved in fundraising
strategies for the $600M portfolio of Bono and Bobby
Shriver’s RED project.
Nidhi has a MSc in Finance from Washington University, St.
Louis with a specialization in corporate finance and
investments. When she is not building financial models or
advising on investment strategy, she is an avid painter with
her own digital art shop. She grew up playing PC games and
Nintendo Wii. She caught the Facebook social gaming bug and
got hooked onto Farmville and Cityville, until Runescape
captured her imagination. Her all-time favourite game is
Mario Kart. She is also an avid reader and enjoys a mix of
fiction and non-fiction books.
Vamil Doshi
Nazara
Head of PublishingVamil Doshi
Nazara
Established in 1999, Nazara Technologies stands as India's
sole publicly listed gaming company. Renowned as a leading
and diversified gaming & sports media platform, we command a
robust presence in both Indian and global markets. Our
portfolio spans interactive gaming, eSports, ad-tech, and
gamified early learning.
At Nazara, we've established a dedicated game publishing
division, committed to bringing high-quality games to the
Indian market. Our overarching goal is to empower the future
leaders of India's gaming revolution, capitalizing on
Nazara's demonstrated success in scaling leading gaming
companies and our profound expertise in the gaming industry.
We're not just shaping the present; we're actively steering
the course for the future of gaming in India and beyond.