Daniel Wineman
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As a creative development executive, I oversee the development and production of transformative and brand-building animated IP. Capitalizing on learnings from 25 years of experience in kids network TV in creating strategy, building teams, developing and producing pilots, running current series projects and teams, as well as experience in programming and roll-outs, I provide creative leadership at every stage of development, from IP inception to roll-out strategies. Energized by building strategies and teams, I have both domestic and international experience initiating and producing complex productions with partnerships across the globe. I continue to seek out and hone an extensive knowledge and network of relationships with storytellers, artists, writers, directors, producers, studios, IP and agents. My goal is to constantly build on success of current hit IP's while building the next generation of beloved IPs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
04.2019 - Current
- Seek out, develop and produce original and heritage IP series. Driving development on 20+ projects
- Relaunched and revamped Nick's shorts program, calling it the "Intergalactic Shorts Program" to create 12 animated proof-of-concept films to become series- achieving 2 series greenlights
- Managed small, nimble team consisting of creative and production staff
- "Rock Paper Scissors", the first series originating from the Intergalactic Shorts program, was the #1 new animated series for 1Q2024
- Revamped the Intergalactic Shorts Program to be global, working with partners around the world
- Executive in Charge of production on two active series in production
- Align with departments across the company to maximize success in development an series production
Director
The Walt Disney Company
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Achieved greenlight for projects for both Disney Channel and Disney XD including: DuckTales, Amphibia, The Owl House, Milo Murphy’s Law, Billy Dilley
- Drove development on 15+ individual projects in development
- Manage creator overalls and department staff
Director
International Original Series and Co-Productions, The Walt Disney Company
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Development and Current Series exec on all animated co-productions and acquired series
- Drove Co-Production opportunities; spearheaded Disney Channel’s first groundbreaking Co-Production with Warner Bros Animation
- Built new strategic business models for new co-production models by leading strategic discussions with key partners in Disney Business Affairs, Legal, Production, and Programming
- Created centralized hub guiding Disney branded channels around globe in elevating quality of locally produced animated content
- Manage all materials and communication between relevant lines of business for shows in production and development in U.S. and internationally
Director
Original Series, Disney Channel & Disney XD, The Walt Disney Company EMEA
04.2008 - 08.2013
- Managed Current Series team and lead exec on high profile projects (on average 6 partnership and Disney fully-funded productions at a time across Europe, US and Canad .)
- Led team that redeveloped and produced first fully owned and financed production for Disney XD EMEA, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
- Partnership projects overseen include Kid vs. Kat, PJ Masks, Miraculous Ladybug
Director
Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Cartoon Network
02.2003 - 04.2008
- Track, Identify and acquire shorts, long form and movies for Cartoon Network & Boomerang
- Provide feedback and drive delivery of key partnership series
- Represent network at key marketplaces (NATPE, Kidscreen, MipTV, Mip Jr, MIPCOM, Annecy, Tokyo Anime Fair and San Diego Comic-Con)
Senior Coordinator
Cartoon Network
11.1999 - 01.2003
- Maximize ratings and demographic flow in network schedule
- Strategize, communicate and execute attention-grabbing stunt programming
- Monitor competition and counter-program
Education
B.A - Comparative Literature & Art History (dual Degree)
04.1996
Skills
- Development & Production
- EIC
- Animation
- Storytelling
- Creating Strategy
- Strong creative instincts
- Independent
- Entrepreneurial
- Relationships in creative community
- Knowledge of animation studios
- International experience
Affiliations
Television Academy board member
International Television Academy judge
BAFTA judge
ASIFA member
Timeline
Vice President - Nickelodeon Animation Studio
04.2019 - Current
Director - The Walt Disney Company
01.2015 - 04.2019
Director - International Original Series and Co-Productions, The Walt Disney Company
08.2013 - 01.2015
Director - Original Series, Disney Channel & Disney XD, The Walt Disney Company EMEA
04.2008 - 08.2013
Director - Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Cartoon Network
02.2003 - 04.2008
Senior Coordinator - Cartoon Network
11.1999 - 01.2003
The University Of Michigan - B.A, Comparative Literature & Art History (dual Degree)
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