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Learning the Ropes: A Guide to Creating the Next Big Disney Hit

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  4. Moderator

A panel for industry and students to learn the various stages of developing a property into a new Disney IP.

Emmy Award winners Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh from Phineas and Ferb, the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history, which was recently announced will be returning with 40 all-new episodes will be joined by up-and-coming creatives from Disney Branded Television's new animated series, including Kiff Creators/Executive Producers Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal; SuperKitties Writer/Producer Sarah Mullervy; and upcoming Primos Creator/Executive Producer Natasha Kline, to discuss what goes into the making of a global hit animated series for kids and families.

Moderated by Emily Hart, Senior Vice President, Animation Development, Disney Branded Television.


Speakers

  • Lucy HEAVENS
    Lucy HEAVENS

    Creator / Executive Producer - "Kiff"
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

  • Nic SMAL
    Nic SMAL

    Creator / Executive Producer - "Kiff"
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

  • Natasha KLINE
    Natasha KLINE

    Creator / Executive Producer - "Primos"
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

  • Sarah MULLERVY
    Sarah MULLERVY

    Writer / Producer - "SuperKitties"
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

  • Swampy MARSH
    Swampy MARSH

    Co-Creator - Phineas and Ferb
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

  • Dan POVENMIRE
    Dan POVENMIRE

    Co-Creator - Phineas and Ferb
    DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

Moderator

  • Emily HART
    Emily HART

    Senior vice president, Animation Development, Disney Branded Television
    THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY