director, writer & EDITOR

Three-time Emmy and Annie Award-nominated Peruvian-American editor, director, and writer Sandra Bambarén Powers was the lead editor of Disney’s critically acclaimed series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. A graduate of the MFA Film/Video program at CalArts and the BFA program at MassArt, she has contributed her creative expertise to iconic shows like Nickelodeon’s Legend of Korra, and Disney’s Elena of Avalor. Her short film Still Life After Death premiered at the Sharjah Film Festival in 2021 and is now streaming on Amazon Prime, while her debut short Autumn was distributed by Ouat Media and screened at numerous international festivals.

In 2023, Sandra art-directed the Grammy®-nominated opera film Black Lodge by David T. Little and produced by Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) for Opera Philadelphia. She made her stage directorial debut with The Great Soviet Bucket, produced by BMP with Miami Light Project, and funded by the National Performance Network’.  She also conceived and directed BARDO, an immersive theatrical experience hailed by the LA Times as “full of wonder,” produced by BMP and performed at the historic United Theater (CAP UCLA 2024) and BRIC (PROTOTYPE 2025, NYC's prestigious opera festival). Sandra brings her distinctive vision to multiple mediums, having designed and directed over fifteen music videos for bands including Grammy®-nominated DeVotchKa and Timur and the Dime Museum. She will supervise the stage direction of Black Lodge during its tour performances at Malmö Opera and Folkoperan Stockholm in November 2025. She is currently developing her first musical, Werewolf Camp, with visionary director Julien Chavaz and Theater Magdeburg in Germany.

executive producer

Pilar Flynn is a two-time Emmy^® Award-winning and Annie-Award winning producer who was recently named one of “The 50 Most Powerful People in Kids’ Entertainment” by the Hollywood Reporter. Pilar was a co-showrunner for Disney Television's Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, based on Marvel's hit comic books.  She was also a producer on Disney's critically acclaimed Elena of Avalor, which follows Disney's first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.

Pilar began her animation career at DreamWorks Animation Features, where she co-produced the award-winning short First Flight and worked on the production of films such as The Road to El Dorado, Sinbad, Spirit, Madagascar and Flushed Away. Pilar then went on to serve as line producer of the animated feature films Mean Margaret and Astroboy. She was also co-producer on the groundbreaking R-rated animated feature Sausage Party, a co-production between Sony Pictures Animation and Annapurna Pictures, starring Seth Rogen.

Following her passion for innovative media, Flynn wrote and produced "My Beastly ABCs," a heartwarming interactive storybook named Top Ten Kid App of the Year by USA Today. Flynn currently serves on the board of directors for the Latino Film Institute, a nonprofit organization founded by actor Edward James Olmos. She is a native of Chile and Ecuador and spent much of her childhood in countries throughout South America and Europe.

producer

Jenna Kim is a dynamic creative producer in animation, currently working at Disney Television Animation as part of the shorts-producing multiplatform team. She began her career at Warner Animation Group, contributing to feature projects such as The LEGO Movie sequels, before transitioning into television where her passion for character-driven storytelling truly flourished. Jenna first made her mark on the Annie Award-winning series Amphibia, and went on to help bring to life the Emmy Award-winning Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a vibrant, groundbreaking series celebrated for its innovation in both storytelling and design.

With a deep belief in the transformative power of animated art, Jenna is dedicated to projects that create lasting emotional resonance, not only between screen and audience, but also within the collaborative, behind-the-scenes ecosystem that brings these worlds to life. Outside of animation, she is also an accomplished photographer whose work has earned recognition, further underscoring her eye for composition and narrative in visual media. Jenna continues to champion bold, inclusive, and emotionally rich stories across platforms, always seeking new ways to connect, inspire, and push the medium forward.

HEAD OF STORY

Zesung Kang is an Emmy Award-winning animation director, story artist, and producer who served as the Supervising Producer on DreamWorks Animation’s hit Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, which earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Series. His work blends emotional depth with dynamic visual storytelling across a wide range of acclaimed animated projects.

A graduate of CalArts, Zesung’s career spans major studios including DreamWorks, Reel FX, Riot and Illumination. He has contributed to acclaimed projects such as All Hail King Julien and Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, directing, storyboarding, and producing across a wide range of animated series and films. His storytelling is deeply shaped by his multicultural background and global experiences, bringing a unique and nuanced perspective to everything he creates.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Cesilia Gutierrez is an artist and designer known for her innovative approach to palette and texture. Her work has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of award-winning animated series, including Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Disney’s The Ghost of Molly McGee, Nickelodeon’s Transformers: EarthSpark, Wild Canary’s Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Chicken Squad, and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. For Cesilia, animation is more than just art, it’s a universal language.

As the daughter of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants, she grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons with her parents, who didn’t speak English yet laughed alongside her, understanding every joke through the characters' expressions and gestures. That moment of connection shaped her passion for storytelling- one that transcends words.

ART DIRECTOR

Luciano Herrera is an Art Director, Visual Development Artist, and Designer with over a decade of experience in animation. He has contributed to numerous award-winning productions for top studios including Disney Animation, Warner Bros. Animation, Netflix, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.

Known for his bold design sensibility and strong storytelling instincts, Luciano has played a key role in shaping the visual worlds of acclaimed series such as Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (five-time Emmy Award winner), DuckTales, Green Eggs and Ham (Emmy Award winner), BoJack Horseman (Annie Award winner), Mike Tyson Mysteries, DC Super Hero Girls, Superman: Red Son, Primos, Pig Goat Banana Cricket (Emmy Award winner), and Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters.Luciano brings to every project a deep visual imagination and collaborative spirit, crafting distinctive styles across genres and reimagining both original stories and beloved franchises.

ANIMATORS

The creative trio Calavera Hnos is dedicated to big action and deep emotion, they’re all about making audiences grab their heads in excitement and disbelief through animation, video games and comic books. They are the creators and showrunners of the series Rey Mysterio vs The Darkness produced by their studio, ¡Viva Calavera!, and Cartoon Network LATAM. The series is available on Max and Cartoon Network in Latin America. In the past, they have participated in multiple commercial and creative projects.

CONSULTING PRODUCER & MUSIC SUPERVISOR

GRAMMY®-nominated Qazaq-American performer and film producer TIMUR, “the extravagantly transgressive tenor, dangerous and seductive” (Mark Swed, LA Times), has made solo appearances with LA Philharmonic, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Beth Morrison Projects, Opera Philadelphia, National Czech Opera Theater, Comédie de Genève, PROTOTYPE, Santa Cecilia Academy, Müpa Budapest, and the Industry LA, among others. As a film producer, Timur worked on nine projects as an executive, producer and creative, including Sundance's 2019 winner Clemency (starring Alfre Woodard), Color Out of Space (starring Nicholas Cage, TIFF premiere), Daniel Isn’t Real (SXSW premiere) and Measure of Revenge (starring Bella Thorne) for ACE Pictures Entertainment. His theatrical projects with the band Timur and the Dime Museum, “a post-punk screaming opera” (NPR), developed and produced by long-time collaborator Beth Morrison Projects, include Collapse (REDCAT, Operadagen Rotterdam, BAM 2015 Next Wave Festival); industrial metal opera film Black Lodge (Opera Philadelphia, CAP UCLA); a dark musical satire The Great Soviet Bucket (Miami Light Project); a sci-fi comedy Klaus from Space (O. Festival Rotterdam, Klanggg_Festival Switzerland, Theater Magdeburg); and a new musical with Nick Urata of DeVotchka.

composer

Elizaveta is a Russian-American singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer celebrated for her genre-defying fusion of classical, pop, electronic, and operatic styles. Her music has been featured in numerous television series including Scandal, Pretty Little Liars, and The Affair, and she voiced the bard Maryden Halewell in BioWare’s award-winning video game Dragon Age: Inquisition, performing several of its beloved tavern songs. In 2011, Elizaveta signed with Universal Republic Records and collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Greg Wells (renowned for his work with Adele, Rufus Wainwright, Katy Perry, and Elton John) on her major-label debut album Beatrix Runs, released in 2012. The album’s lead single, “Dreamer,” was selected as iTunes’ Song of the Week.
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A classically trained opera singer and pianist, Elizaveta has performed at international venues and events, including TED Global 2013, where she captivated audiences with her innovative blend of music and storytelling. Her emotionally resonant voice and cinematic style have made her a sought-after collaborator across film, television, and video games. She currently resides in Tokyo, where she continues to create music that bridges cultures and genres, bringing an unmistakably singular voice to every project she touches.

COMPOSER

Jonathan Paulsen is an award-winning composer whose emotionally resonant scores have elevated film, television, and interactive media with a distinctive blend of orchestral depth and cutting-edge sound design. His work spans a wide range of genres and styles, with music that enhances narrative and brings worlds to life.In the world of video games, Jonathan has contributed original music and sound to titles such as Arknights, Halo 5: Guardians – Hunt the Truth, and Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. His experience in game scoring showcases his ability to create immersive soundscapes that adapt dynamically to story and gameplay.

In film, Jonathan’s scores can be heard in projects like Elusive (2022), Control Alt Destroy (2011), and numerous animated and live-action shorts. He has also composed for high-profile campaigns and series, crafting memorable sonic identities for everything from futuristic thrillers to heartfelt dramas. Jonathan’s hybrid approach fuses analog instruments, synthesizers, and electronic textures with live orchestration. His Dallas-based studio is a playground of analog synths, guitars, brass, and boutique effects gear, all in service of crafting music that is both emotionally rich and sonically innovative.

SUPERVISING PRODUCER & ANIMATION SUPERVISOR

Kat Kosmala is an Emmy Award-winning animation director and visual artist renowned for her dynamic fusion of hand-drawn and digital techniques. With over 15 years of experience, she has contributed to a diverse array of animated projects, bringing a distinctive blend of painterly aesthetics and bold storytelling to each endeavor. Kat's exceptional work as the Animation Lead on Disney/Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur earned her a 2023 Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title.  Her contributions have also been pivotal in acclaimed series such as Disney's DuckTales (2017) and Bob's Burgers.

Beyond her production work, Kat is a dedicated educator, currently teaching second-year animation students at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).  She actively participates in the animation community, sharing her expertise at events like Lightbox Expo and the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA). Based in Burbank, California, Kat continues to push the boundaries of animation, inspiring both audiences and aspiring artists with her innovative approach and unwavering passion for the craft.

SOUND DESIGN

Gabriel Gelbrecht is a Los Angeles–based sound designer and mixer of Panamanian and Mexican heritage, recognized for his work on acclaimed animated series including Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Stillwater. His work on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur earned a Children's & Family Emmy Nomination in 2023, while Stillwater received a prestigious Peabody Award for its thoughtful storytelling and impact. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School, Gabriel brings a refined technical skillset and a deeply creative sensibility to every project. Drawing from his multicultural background, he crafts immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative and emotional storytelling across a range of genres.
When he's not in the studio, Gabriel enjoys playing piano, DJing, golfing, snowboarding, and spending quality time with his family.

FOLEY SUPERVISOR

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