Executive Producer
CurrentExecutive Producing Zombies: The Re-Animated Series. Currently in our 2nd season.
Jul 2022 - Present
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Executive Producer • Screenwriter • Creator at Disney
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Executive Producer • Screenwriter • Creator at Disney
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David Light previously worked as Executive Producer at Disney Television Animation and Creator, Executive Producer at Disney at The Walt Disney Company. David Light holds Mfa, Screenwriting from Columbia University.
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Executive Producer and Screenwriter with 15+ years of experience storytelling, writing, and franchise development, driving big brand value for global entertainment and media companies. Light is best known for his Disney franchise ZOMBIES (which he co-created, executive produced, and co-wrote with his creative partner Joseph Raso). Zombies' message of inclusion and tolerance was recognized as a Humanitas Prize Finalist and has spawned additional sequels: ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3 streaming on Disney+. ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires is set to premiere in 2025.ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series which features the original cast is executive produced by Light and Raso. The animated musical comedy is a co-production between Disney Television Animation and Atomic Cartoons.Light also co-penned the Emmy Award winning Sneakerella (4 wins) a re-imagining of the classic fairytale set in the modern world of sneakerheads for Disney.Born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated Cheltenham High School and Columbia University. After college, he animated on the feature film Cats Don't Dance, before working at Nickelodeon and MTV Animation as a Development Exec. He earned his MFA from Columbia University's Graduate Film Division. Light worked as a staff writer on the animated series Yu-gi-oh!; created and sold dozens of comedy pilots for NBC, SONY, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, CBC; and sold a story idea to Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Bow Tie episode (Season 5) about the etiquette of the handicapped stall in public bathrooms.Light lives in Los Angeles, where he is married to Rabbi Sharon Brous founder of IKAR who was named by Newsweek/Daily Beast as the #1 most influential Rabbi in America and the author of the National Bestseller, The Amen Effect. Light is represented by Innovative Artists.
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Creator, Executive Producer At Disney
Current• Created, executive produced & wrote Disney's original musical ZOMBIES franchise.• Premier of ZOMBIES beat the Olympics in key demos, 13.1M+ viewers. • ZOMBIES was cable television’s #1-rated telecast among kids and tweens. Videos on DisneyMusicVEVO, 400M+ views. • HUMANITAS Prize Finalist. Awarded to film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, understanding and promotes human dignity.• Executive Produced, created, and wrote ZOMBIES 2 sequel in 2020 which was cable television's #1 telecast outpacing its 2018 predecessor. • ZOMBIES 2 scored the highest ratings among all Kid and Girl demographics and ranks in the Top 5 TV Chart, and #1 on iTunes Soundtrack chart.• Wrote Emmy Award winning musical feature Sneakerella on Disney+.
Sep 2016 - Present
Founder | Writer
Current
Dlight Productions
• Pitched, sold, and wrote original scripts, selling projects to Hollywood studios, networks, and production companies, including Nickelodeon, ABC, SONY, NBC, and Disney. • Co-Executive produced original TV pilot Zombies & Cheerleaders for Disney Channel.• Sold story idea for HBO’s Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Bowtie. • Wrote on staff for two seasons, FOX Kids animated hit Yu-gi-oh! • Animated on feature film Cat’s Don’t Dance for Warner Brothers Animation.• Secured representation from William Morris Endeavor Agency (WME).
Aug 2003 - Present
Recipe For Change Ep. 2 - Animation Segment Producer
Wrote and produced animated segment for Emmy winning “Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism” on the legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel as a model for activism, social justice, and allyship. The special celebrates Jewish heritage, identity, & culture, and the rise of antisemitism over dinner with influential Jewish thinkers, artists, rabbis, and chefs.
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
Director Of Biz Dev At Ddc Inc, Verizon Media Network Partner
• Generated top line revenue for Verizon Media/ Yahoo! Partner Network• Oversaw global strategic partnerships and deals.• Spearheaded monetization program for self-serve platform. Sourced and incubated 1000+ start-up and tech innovators.• Managed cross-company initiatives and GTM strategy for mobile search solutions.
2009 - Mar 2019
Writers' Assistant, Miss Match
2003 - 2004
~1 yr
Development Coordinator, Mtv & Nickelodeon Animation
• Produced animated pilots, managed day-to-day production. • Evaluated pitch proposals. Shepherded projects from concept to pilot.• Targeted animated shorts for acquisition and brokered deals with animators.
1997 - 2000
~3 yrs
Intern At Broadcast.Com (Formerly Audionet)
• Coordinated initiative to on-board college sports programs to rebroadcast radio feeds online. • Bartered on-air promos for live streaming of sporting events.• Assisted in setting up NYC branch for Mark Cuban.
Aug 1996 - Jan 1997
Assistant Animator
• Animated on feature film Cat’s Don’t Dance.
1995 - 1996
~1 yr
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David Light education
Mfa, Screenwriting
Columbia University
Ba, Political Science
Columbia University
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David Light works for Disney Television Animation.
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David Light is listed as Executive Producer • Screenwriter • Creator at Disney at Disney Television Animation.
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David Light is based in Los Angeles, California, United States while working with Disney Television Animation.
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David Light has worked for Disney Television Animation, The Walt Disney Company, Dlight Productions, Youtube, and Domain Development Corporation.
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David Light holds Mfa, Screenwriting from Columbia University.
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