Gaumont, the world’s first film company and producer of the award-winning series Narcos, the forthcoming animated series, Do, Re & Mi, starring Kristen Bell (Frozen) and Jackie Tohn (Glow) for Amazon Prime Video, and High in the Clouds, an animated feature developed together with Paul McCartney for Netflix, is continuing to grow its Animation and Family efforts in the U.S. with the addition of industry veteran, Michelle Sullivan. The announcement was made today by Nicolas Atlan, President, Animation and Family, Gaumont.
Sullivan most recently served as a Development Executive for Amazon Studios where she was instrumental in developing and overseeing the production of Amazon Kids Originals scripted animated children’s series including Do, Re & Mi, Jessy and Nessy, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Wishenpoof, Click Clack Moo, Creative Galaxy, and Emmy-nominated, Bookaboo. Prior to that, she led National Geographic’s kids and family digital initiatives including NG Kids TV, its multi-platform video channel, in addition to having held positions with a focus on kids and teens at both AOL and MXG.
Sullivan will officially join the team in August as VP, Creative Executive based in Gaumont’s Los Angeles offices, reporting to Terry Kalagian, SVP, Creative Development, Animation and Family. She will be working alongside Kimberly Dennison, VP Creative Development, sourcing projects to be developed into animated and live action series in the Animation and Family space.
“I am so excited to have Michelle Sullivan joining our team. Her creative vision is aligned with Gaumont’s and the energy and expertise she brings to the group will further inspire us in our ongoing quest to develop meaningful stories and compelling characters,” said Terry Kalagian, SVP Creative Development, Animation and Family.