TORONTO – Blue Ant Media has unveiled its new animation studio, Look Mom! Productions, that is producing creator-driven animated content for kids, teens and adults.
The Toronto-based unit, led by creative director Joshua Bowen, is currently in active development on two new animated, action-comedy series for the kids 6-11 category: Toy Hunters (26×11, pictured) and Cloudface (26×11). The company will be seeking co-production opportunities for these two series at MIPCOM 2017.
“Look Mom! Productions brings Blue Ant Media an incredible opportunity to diversify our content offering with kids and animated programming while producing in Canada, known internationally as a hub for world-class animation production,” said Sam Sniderman, global head, commercial affairs, production, in the news release. “With Joshua’s leadership in animation and creative story-telling, combined with his off-kilter brand of humour, Look Mom! is well positioned for huge success.”
“Having worked directly with over 500 independent artists and comedians on our existing slate, we are incredibly proud of Look Mom! Productions’ unique approach to talent discovery which we first developed through a production incubator program of animated shorts,” added Bowen. “We are excited to unveil our first offering of premium kids content at MIP Jr. this year.”
