Ira Singerman

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Founder and Creative Producer @ Hero Complex Entertainment LLC
Los Angeles, CA, US
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About Ira Singerman

Accomplished senior Creative Producer and Development Executive specializing in Children’s animated film and television, and franchise building. Proficiency across all genres and demos, including Preschool, Kids 6-12, and YA.Skilled in identifying and driving world-class creative, empowering creators, integrating quality storytelling with compelling play patterns, maximizing a project’s commercial potential, and building beloved Kids franchises.Professional Skills & Highlights:STORYTELLING: Expert in storytelling for Kids & Family audience across all media. Character first!TOY & PLAY: 10+ years working for toy companies. Deep understanding of how to weave Play Patterns seamlessly and effectively into storytelling across platforms. Worked on the world’s biggest toy brands. Directly involved with global properties that achieved over $2B of retail sales. INTERNATIONAL: 6+ years at Paris-based animation studio. Experience in international co-productions; exposure to French subsidy and tax credits system; skilled at bridging US and EU sensibilities.FRANCHISE: Focus on taking a 360° approach. Developed “Story Map” process at Mattel that connects storytelling across all brand platforms. Member of teams that launched MONSTER HIGH, EVER AFTER HIGH, and DC SUPER HERO GIRLS.PUBLISHING: Successful in identifying high value publishing IP to develop into animated series, including HOW TO CATCH (18.6M+ copies sold) and PRESS START! (5M+ copies sold).PODCAST: Created and produced independent podcast series, BEST WHATEVER EVER! To date, over 400K downloads, 4.5/5 Apple Podcasts reviews, 4.7/5 Spotify reviews, 40 original stories.

Ira Singerman's Current Company Details
Hero Complex Entertainment LLC

Hero Complex Entertainment Llc

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Founder and Creative Producer
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Ira Singerman Work Experience Details
  • Hero Complex Entertainment Llc
    Founder And Creative Producer
    Hero Complex Entertainment Llc
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Cyber Group Studios
    Head Of Development
    Cyber Group Studios May 2018 - Present
    Burbank, California, United States
    · Head of Development for Cyber Group Studio’s US operations, which includes building a new slate of Kids animated television projects and supervising all stages of content creation. Projects include well-known intellectual properties, strategic partnerships with toy companies, international co-productions, and original pitches.· Responsibilities include: Identify and acquire new projects with high commercial potential and global appeal; Lead all US story and visual development; Collaborate with top US, Canadian and European show runners and talent; Generate sales/pitch materials; Strategic and creative planning; Oversee animation production; Consult on development projects originated by the Paris development team, with a focus on enhancing US-appeal and commercial potential.· Sourced, developed and currently supervising CGS’s first US-originated production, PRESS START! based on the bestselling Scholastic book series by Thomas Flintham and launching on Peacock in the US and other TBA platforms globally in 2024.· Secured work-for-hire opportunity for CGS to produce real-time cinematics for THE WALKING DEAD: LAST MILE, a Massively Interactive Live Event produced by Skybound Entertainment and exclusively available via Facebook.· Co-creator and co-writer of THE MCFIRE FAMILY, a comedy-adventure animated series in active development with Gulli/M6.
  • Hero Complex Entertainment (Best Whatever Ever! Stories For Kids Podcast)
    Founder & Creative Producer
    Hero Complex Entertainment (Best Whatever Ever! Stories For Kids Podcast) Jan 2018 - Present
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    · 2020-Present: Creator, writer, producer, editor and host of the successful indie podcast BEST WHATEVER EVER! STORIES FOR KIDS, which is available on all podcast platforms globally, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Pandora, iHeartRadio and more.· 2018: Founder of independent production company, content incubator, and consulting firm specializing in Kids & Family entertainment, with focus on animation and audio/podcasts. I believe all kids are heroes and my mission is to engage and empower them through storytelling.· With a 360° focus, I drive the creation and development of children's franchises by empowering creators and artists, delivering on creative and business objectives, balancing best-in-class storytelling with compelling play patterns, and knowing our audience - what they love, how they engage, and how they play. · Advised, created, acquired and developed linear and digital IP on behalf of clients.
  • Spin Master
    Senior Director Of Development
    Spin Master Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    · Supervised all story and visual development across a diverse and distinctive slate of Preschool, Girls 6-11 and Boys 6-11 properties. Development projects included MIGHTY EXPRESS (Netflix).· Ensured creative objectives were met by balancing high quality storytelling with compelling play patterns, acquiring creator-driven material from best-in-class talent, and strategizing long term plans for content. · Previous role from 11/16-09/17: Responsible for all Creative Affairs of Spin Master Entertainment's Boys Action business, overseeing Current Series and the acquisition and development of new IP. · E.I.C. on 26x22 CG series SUPER DINOSAUR, created by Robert Kirkman, and BAKUGAN: BATTLE PLANET (104x11 2D).
  • Universal Pictures
    Vice President, Production & Development
    Universal Pictures Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
    · Supervised the development and production of all Preschool series, and drove the creation of new 360 degree kids-targeted franchises for NBCUniversal’s Brand Development division.· Led a slate of 13 active projects, including original IP, book adaptations (including DOJO DAYCARE, which was adapted into TEAM ZENKO GO for Netflix), co-productions, and Universal library IP. Generated RFPs designed to identify opportunities in the marketplace. · Identified, hired and managed established and emerging show runners, writers, and artists. An advocate of promoting and mentoring up-and-coming creators into Story Editor and EP roles, and championing art direction that balances commercial appeal with breakthrough visual style. · Collaborated with Consumer Products, Franchise Management, Digital and Sprout teams to optimize creative and commercial viability of each project and ensure they feed all lines of business.
  • Mattel, Inc.
    Supervising Producer
    Mattel, Inc. Jan 2007 - Jan 2016
    · Managed all phases of development and production from inception to final delivery on a diverse range of successful kids properties. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to grow established brands and create new ones. · Supervising Producer for Mattel on DC SUPER HERO GIRLS. Developed original pitch and supervised the creation of the franchise story bible. Supervised story and visual development for webisode series, TV specials, and DVD features.· Producer on all MONSTER HIGH animated entertainment from launch (2010) through 2014. Includes 130 webisodes, 6 TV specials and 4 DVD features. Content helped drive $150B+ in retail sales at brand’s peak. Also created and implemented a new process to unify story, toy and marketing efforts and create multi-year content plans.· Member of the task force that created EVER AFTER HIGH. Led story world development and generated multi-year franchise content strategy. Producer on all animated webisodes and TV specials through 2014.· Developed story for three 2016 BARBIE DVD features (“Spy Squad,” “Star Light Adventure” and “A Puppy Chase”). Produced 20 Barbie motion comics and generated 360° brand-wide story strategy for 2016 and 2017.· Producer on the relaunch of MAX STEEL (2013), a CG action-adventure series on Disney XD. Also produced 6 DVD features prior to relaunch that helped propel the brand to become the #1 Boys Action property in Latin America with over $100MM in retail sales.· Producer on the Gemini Award-winning and Emmy-nominated HOT WHEELS: BATTLE FORCE 5 (2009-2011), a 52 episode CG animated action-adventure series on Cartoon Network.· Other projects include: POLLY POCKET (2010 MIP Junior Kids Jury Award winner) and MATCHBOX: BIG RIG BUDDIES.
  • Sobini Films
    Production & Development Executive
    Sobini Films Oct 2004 - Aug 2006
    · First look deal at Lionsgate. Responsible for the acquisition, development, packaging, and production of a diverse slate of independent feature film projects.· Supervised PEACEFUL WARRIOR (Lionsgate) and PRINCE & ME 2: THE ROYAL WEDDING (winner of two VSDA 2006 Home Entertainment Awards).
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
    Creative Executive
    Warner Bros. Pictures Jan 2003 - Jun 2004
    · Responsible for a slate of 60 active projects. This included developing projects and generating story notes, prospecting for new material, scouting new talent, and tracking competitive development slates.· Projects included CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, CORPSE BRIDE, RUMOR HAS IT, LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION (additional photography).
  • Miramax
    Manager Of Development
    Miramax Sep 1998 - Nov 2002
    · Responsible for the development of a slate of feature film projects. Scouted and secured material for the studio, fulfilling mandate to bring commercial comedies and high concept family films into the company.

Ira Singerman Skills

Film Television Entertainment Content Strategy Animation Creative Direction Feature Films Video Production Digital Media Film Production Storytelling Producing Video Toys Commercials Transmedia Transmedia Storytelling Post Production Video Games Producer Production Production Management Concept Development New Media Dvd Production Managment Art Direction Video Post Production Creator Animation Production Children's Entertainment Content Creation Story Development World Building Kids Entertainment Franchise Building Television Production Creative Development Writing Brand Development

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