Stirling, Scotland-based studio Wild Child Animation announced further expansion of its business and slate of IP, appointing production executive and animation producer Joyce Miller as Consultant Advisor.
Miller is working alongside Wild Child’s Co-Founders, Sueann Rochester and Ken Anderson, and the executive team on business development (primarily U.S./North American focused) as well as using her experience as a producer and senior production executive to refine Wild Child’s production process. She will also be working with Head of Development Martha MacDiarmid on the studio’s development slate, forging relationships with co-production partners and broadcasters internationally.
The new advisor brings a wealth of experience to the company, having acted as senior production executive on many hit animated projects during her tenure as Senior Manager Animation Production, Television Series at Netflix. Miller has also held senior positions at Spin Master Entertainment and DisneyToon, as well as consulting for many leading production companies.
“We are committed to developing our business and expanding our own slate of IP and can think of nobody better to help us than Joyce Miller,” said Rochester. “She is an experienced senior broadcasting executive and brings a wealth of experience which will significantly enhance our business, animation processes and slate of animated projects.”
Wild Child’s slate of development includes a number of animation series aimed a range of demographics.
- One Button Benny (working title; 26 x 11’), is a preschool property about a very special robot, based on the popular books by Alan Windram and illustrated by Chloe Holwill-Hunter
- Dazzle Island (wt; 26 x 7’), is a preschool show based on an idea by the adorably quirky doll company, The World of Bobby Dazzler.
- Skye Ranger (wt; 22′ episodes) is an adventure/comedy series for 6-12 year olds created by James Walsh; a fun and exciting blend of high-octane action, comedy and twisty plot-driven mysteries which are unveiled when 13-year old Skye discovers her mum and grandma have been living secret lives as members of a secret society of rangers who shield the country from paranormal phenomena.
- Agents of EGG (wt), also for kids 6-12, is an action comedy about a super-secret law enforcement organization staffed entirely by anthropomorphic chickens, created by Simon Jowett.
Wild Child has recently received development slate funding from Screen Scotland, BBC Small Indies funding and the BFI’s Global Screen Fund this year, which has all which has enabled this activity and expansion, along with support from Scottish Development International.
Founded in 2020, the boutique studio’s credits include Toad and Friends and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.
