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Angela Salt
Salt Content Ltd.
CEO / Creative Executive / Development Consultant / Head Writer / Story Editor
Angela Salt
Salt Content Ltd.
Angela founded Salt Content in 2018. She is based in Manchester, U.K. working internationally as a creative executive, development consultant, head writer, script editor and content creator for children’s media specialising in creating engaging, high quality, marketable content for screen, radio, and podcasts.
Angela is an experienced screenwriter and has recently written multiple episodes for the new, fast-paced, preschool CGI comedy action series, MOJO SWOPTOPS, produced by BAFTA and EMMY award winning studio, Blue Zoo Productions, successfully launched on CBEEBIES. Her episodes for series 2 of the multi award-winning 123 NUMBER SQUAD! are currently being broadcast on Sky Kids.
Angela has worked across several projects for Moonbug Entertainment including associate creative exec-ing two global podcasts (2 x 26 eps) for Moonbug and Audible Originals: LELLOBEE CITY FARM - GRANDMA MEI’S FANTASTIC FOLKTALES and LITTLE BABY BUM - TIME TO DREAM, a soothing sleep-aid podcast for young children and families which she also co-developed and was the Head Writer for. Also at Moonbug, Angela was Head Writer for MIA’S MAGIC PLAYGROUND Series 2 for Sky Kids.
Other notable credits include co story editing a hit Argentinian cartoon series, MINI BEAT POWER ROCKERS, and writing a feature-length animated movie based on the property for Discovery Kids Channels across Latin America; developing an animated feature based on a heritage property for Mattel and writing for international kids’ TV shows including CURIOUS GEORGE (USA) and THE CURIOUS WORLD OF LINDA (S. Korea).
Angela is proud to have written multiple episodes for both series one and two of the global hit Ukrainian preschool show, BRAVE BUNNIES.
In 2022 Angela was a judge for preschool writing categories for the Children’s BAFTAS and also The Irish Animation Awards the same year. This year she is returning as a judge for the IAAs 2025. Angela has spoken internationally at industry market events such as The Children’s Media Conference in the U.K. and previously at GAFX in India. She regularly attends international markets including Kidscreen and MipJr / Mipcom and is currently developing her own content and content for international clients.
Sean P Mullen
Mikros Animation
Associate Global Head of Animation
Sean P Mullen
Mikros Animation
Sean P. Mullen is a three decade veteran of the animation industry with high-end
animation, development, and management experience.
As a traditional 2D, then CG Animator, Sean helped bring characters to life in projects
from The Lion King (1994) and Space Jam (1996), to Stuart Little (1999), and Open
Season (2006) among others. Along the way, he earned an Annie Award nomination for
Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Animation in a Feature Production,
and won the VES award for Best Character Animation in an Animated Motion Picture.
Sean has been involved in the story and visual development of numerous projects
including Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Surf’s Up (2007), and Hotel
Transylvania (2012) to name a few. He has held roles as a Story Artist, Head of Story,
Writer and Character Designer. He has also been a core member of IP development
groups at studios from Sony Animation, where he helped develop their initial slate of
feature projects, to Mikros Animation today.
Sean’s leadership experience began as a Lead Animator on Stuart Little 2 (2002), then
carried him through supervising full animation and story teams, followed by animation
departments of 100+ artists. He eventually managed an entire studio of artists as
Creative Director at Technicolor’s highly successful Animation & Games studio in
Bangalore, India (since rebranded Mikros Animation, Bangalore). There, he helped
oversee expansion of the team from 800 to 1800+ employees over the course of four
years, while simultaneously leading continuous growth in the quality of all work being
delivered.
Most recently, Sean has been the Mikros Animation Paris studio’s Head of Character
Animation for the full animation department. While in this position, he also played a
central role in the development and production of Mikros Animation’s first in-house
developed feature film, Ozi (2022). As one of two Screenwriters, Head of Story, and
Head of Character Animation, his direct influence is clearly evident throughout the film. Ozi is also the first feature produced collaboratively between Mikros Animation’s Paris and Bangalore studios, with Sean at the forefront of building a seamless unity between teams physically separated by both distance and a global pandemic.
Kenneth GM Anderson
Isongo Limited
Producer/Executive Producer/Consultant
Kenneth GM Anderson
Isongo Limited
Ken Anderson – Founder and Executive Producer – TG Entertainment; Isongo Limited, Wild Child and Red Kite Animation
A multi-award winning producer and entrepreneur with over 30 years of Film + TV industry experience; Ken Anderson is one of the foremost Children’s and Animation Producers in the UK. He is responsible for hit series: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates; 64 Zoo Lane; Pablo the Little Red Fox; Ask Lara, Wendy, The Imp and Dennis & Gnasher.
Ken is the CEO and co-founder of TG Entertainment the rights management and production company handling the rights to multimillion best-selling Book and TV series: Tom Gates.
Ken is a director/co-owner in Consultancy firm Isongo Limited – on of the UK’s most experienced providers of Leadership Skills + Training in the Creative Industries specialising in online/virtual for the past 10 years.
Recently, Ken has been developing a slate of properties, primarily for Film, and producing the multi-award winning: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates animated Series and Specials. He has a live action Tom Gates film in development with Sky Cinema.
Ken is a voting BAFTA Member. Committee Member with: ScreenSkills (Animation); FOCUS (company development) and British Screen Forum (Film/TV National Advisory Group).
Catherine Branscome
BRANSCOME INTERNATIONAL
President, Executive Producer
Catherine Branscome
BRANSCOME INTERNATIONAL
Catherine Branscome-Morrissey set up her New York media distribution company BRANSCOME INTERNATIONAL in 2000. The company’s initial focus was to acquire and license completed features, series and shorts – primarily content targeted to Kids and Family audiences.
Past and present clients include a vast range of public and commercial broadcasters, local and pan-regional networks, including traditional platforms such as Disney, Cartoon Network, Sony and Nickelodeon and new digital powerhouses such as YouTube.
Today, the company’s services also include consulting on strategy, brand-building and executive
production of original I.P. with strong global brand potential.
Working with independent producers and studios from around the world, as and Executive Producer, Catherine helps form synergistic creative + business project teams, supporting them in reaching “green lights” by matchmaking and negotiating coproduction, licensing, and pre-sale deals.
Looking for properties featuring charismatic characters, plenty of humor and optimism!
Abhinav Shukla
ACME Group Connect AVGC Fund
Co-Founder
Abhinav Shukla
ACME Group Connect AVGC Fund
A Commerce graduate from Delhi University with an MBA in International Finance from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands, Abhinav has built a diverse and successful career spanning telecom, commodities trading, and media & entertainment.
He began his professional journey in London with Data Access Telecom, managing Europe-to-India telecom traffic and driving $3 million in daily revenues. Later, he founded his own commodities trading firm in London, specializing in steel, coal, and iron ore.
In 2007, he transitioned into the media industry, joining BAG Films as Head of Business Development. He played a pivotal role in producing hit television shows for leading Indian broadcasters like Colors, Star, and Zee, and spearheaded the launch of News 24 and E24. His strategic leadership helped raise $125 million in funding for the broadcasting business and expand Indian content to overseas markets.
Furthering his passion for storytelling, he established Nautanki Films, producing acclaimed TV shows, and ventured into cinema with the Marathi blockbuster ‘Aapla Manus’. His expertise extends to the acquisition of South Indian films for satellite and digital platforms.
With a strong background in competitive strategy, business expansion, and strategic growth, Abhinav continues to be a driving force in the media and entertainment industry.
Poornima Nayak
Ventana Ventures
VP Investments
Poornima Nayak
Ventana Ventures
Ventana Ventures is a founder-focused gaming VC dedicated to driving innovation in the gaming ecosystem. Founded in 2021, we function as a micro VC and specialize in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, empowering early-stage Indian gaming start-ups.
We focus beyond game developer funding by offering expert mentorship and strategic support, equipping Indian start-ups for the dynamic landscape of the gaming market. Backed by a team with deep gaming market insights, we strongly advocate creativity and self-sustainability and help Indian founders stand out in the highly competitive Gaming and interactive media sector.
At Ventana, we invest in the future of Gaming and interactive media, transforming visionary ideas into the next generation of successful Ventures.
Raghav Ganesh
Lumikai
Investment Associate
Raghav Ganesh
Lumikai
As an Investment Associate at Lumikai, Raghav brings a unique blend of creative prowess and strategic acumen to the world of gaming and interactive media investments.
With a background that spans over five years in Bollywood, Raghav has contributed to the success of notable projects like Dharma Production's 'Raazi' and Netflix's 'The Disciple', which have won numerous international awards, including the FIPRESCI award at the Venice International Film Festival. A short film that Raghav directed was also selected at the Cannes International Film Festival.
This experience in working within the entertainment industry and building award-winning entertainment products has proven invaluable in understanding founders, recognizing talent, and aiding early-stage gaming start-ups with storytelling and analysis. His ability to analyse and leverage the synergies between these domains allows him to provide strategic insights and guidance to the companies he works with.
Raghav holds a major in Film Direction and an MBA from the Indian School of Business with a specialization in Finance.
Outside of work, Raghav is a cinephile at heart, with 'Apocalypse Now' topping the list of his favourite films. His favourite games include 'Ghost of Tsushima' and 'Pokémon Emerald'. He is also an avid quizzer and hiking enthusiast.
Divya Chaturvedi
Warner Bros Discovery
Head Programing and Acquisition Kids Cluster, SA
Divya Chaturvedi
Warner Bros Discovery
Personal or company profile/bio:
With 17 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Divya Chaturvedi leads the programming and acquisition efforts for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Kids Cluster in South Asia. Prior to this, she spent over a decade at Zee Entertainment, leading the research division, and also worked at Lintas Media Planning. Her expertise spans content strategy, consumer insights, and acquisitions, making her a key player in driving the growth and success of kids’ channels like Cartoon Network, POGO, and Discovery Kids in the region.
Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of branded content across television, film, streaming and gaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, TNT Sports, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.