Former Nelvana executive Athena Georgaklis joins Happy Camper Média and Maki Média as a consultant on their co-produced animated series Woodchuckchucks. This is Georgaklis’ first consulting mandate since leaving Corus Ent.’s kids TV & animation studio.
In this new role, Georgaklis will represent Woodchuckchucks at upcoming markets including MIPJunior, MIPCOM and the Kidscreen Summit to help close financing on the second season. Her goal is to connect with like-minded producers, distributors and broadcasters who are interested in the project. Georgaklis’ extensive market knowledge both from a creative and business standpoint ensures a strong partnership.
“Happy Camper Média and Maki Média are thrilled to collaborate with Athena on Woodchuckchucks,” says executive producers Madeleine Lévesque and Dominique Mendel of Maki Média and executive producer Renaud Sylvain of Happy Camper Média in a joint statement. “Athena’s 360 approach to projects is a definite asset for bringing this second season to life.”
“It is a privilege to be even a small part of the Woodchuckchucks team as they expand the show into new markets,” says Georgaklis. “I look forward to sharing this lovely show with the kids content community.”
The animated series centers on twin woodchucks Flora and Remy, who ask themselves, “Who am I?” as they grow up at the family’s general store. The pair are just like their preschool audience as they learn a bit more about themselves, about each other and about everyone else in each engaging episode. Flora and Remy will always be twins, but they are also individuals. The same and different! Season one of Woodchuckchucks (3 x 7′ and 4 x 3′) premieres on the marblekids YouTube channel late 2024/early 2025.
Georgaklis is an award-winning executive producer of content for kids and families in animation and live action, specializing in creative leadership, co-productions and financing. Most recently as VP of Nelvana Studios, Georgaklis oversaw the development and production of multiple series in animation and live action with a team of over 300. As the director of original content for TELETOON, Georgaklis commissioned dozens of award-winning series that have become global hits. She has served on the board of several organizations and currently co-chairs the Youth Media Alliance.
