I’m Alfred Lowenheim, an Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning entertainment executive with more than four decades of experience in animation design, development and production, studio management, and acquisition and exploitation of intellectual properties. I’ve built and led creative and business teams, secured financing, and developed multi-platform IP across television, film, and interactive media. Today I consult with authors and media clients through Lion’s Den Media, guiding IP strategy, development, and funding for immersive and multi-platform projects. My career spans hands-on production to high-level business development, including notable projects like (UN)Assisted Living, The Curious Garden, and Slinky. I’ve also secured worldwide rights for brands such as Shamu and led animation production for award-winning series like Animals, Animals, Animals. I’m passionate about fostering creative platforms that merge storytelling with innovative technology, delivering engaging content across multiple entertainment ecosystems.

Alfred Lowenheim

I’m Alfred Lowenheim, an Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning entertainment executive with more than four decades of experience in animation design, development and production, studio management, and acquisition and exploitation of intellectual properties. I’ve built and led creative and business teams, secured financing, and developed multi-platform IP across television, film, and interactive media. Today I consult with authors and media clients through Lion’s Den Media, guiding IP strategy, development, and funding for immersive and multi-platform projects. My career spans hands-on production to high-level business development, including notable projects like (UN)Assisted Living, The Curious Garden, and Slinky. I’ve also secured worldwide rights for brands such as Shamu and led animation production for award-winning series like Animals, Animals, Animals. I’m passionate about fostering creative platforms that merge storytelling with innovative technology, delivering engaging content across multiple entertainment ecosystems.

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I’m Alfred Lowenheim, an Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning entertainment executive with more than four decades of experience in animation design, development and production, studio management, and acquisition and exploitation of intellectual properties. I’ve built and led creative and business teams, secured financing, and developed multi-platform IP across television, film, and interactive media. Today I consult with authors and media clients through Lion’s Den Media, guiding IP strategy, development, and funding for immersive and multi-platform projects.

My career spans hands-on production to high-level business development, including notable projects like (UN)Assisted Living, The Curious Garden, and Slinky. I’ve also secured worldwide rights for brands such as Shamu and led animation production for award-winning series like Animals, Animals, Animals. I’m passionate about fostering creative platforms that merge storytelling with innovative technology, delivering engaging content across multiple entertainment ecosystems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant at Lion's Den Media, Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Consulting with authors and media clients for IP multi-platform development; currently developing and arranging funding for the (UN)Assisted Living adult animated series and various immersive entertainment projects.
CEO at Springboard Media LLC
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Financing and development of multi-platform product prototypes based on the Slinky brand; raised $2M for creation of a full cast of characters and environments; built transmedia platforms for an animated feature film, TV series, virtual world activities, and gaming. The exclusive rights and platform package were later sold.
Co-manager and Business Development Executive at TEN12 Broadway
January 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Acquired a catalogue of 100+ audiobook and music masters for the company’s product mix; oversaw audiobook development, production and distribution.
Business Affairs and Development Executive at TripleTake Media
January 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Focused on acquisition of media rights to family-based brands; negotiated and acquired rights for CowParade, Crazy Pets, Mia Hamm, Kerri Walsh, Topsy-Turvy, and Fashion Angels; supervised creative teams building platforms for each brand.
Co-founding Partner and Co-Producer at Doubletake Productions
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Co-founded animation design/production company; produced over 100 media projects; managed studio and production teams; negotiated production agreements for TV commercials, instructional/educational films, training films, and TV pilots in 2D and 3D.
Animation Executive Producer at The Lightspan Partnership
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Co-supervised and directed a 50-person animation team producing 120+ Sony Playstation animated interactive titles in 2D and 3D for language arts and math (K-6); many titles earned TELLY and CINDY awards.
Executive Producer at Lion's Den Productions
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Produced TV commercials, series and specials, including HBO animated Sunshine Porcupine; raised $1.4M from investors; with partner Milton Gray produced the animated TV special Shamu: the Beginning and contributed animation for the Beatles project Strawberry Fields.
Co-owner, Executive Producer at Lion's Den Associates
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Produced audio-visual animated product for the educational school market; clients included Westinghouse Learning, Random House, Xerox and Reader's Digest; created animated and filmstrip school versions of Richard Scarry and Dr. Seuss books.
Consultant / Founder at Lion’s Den Media, Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Consulting with authors and media clients for IP multi-platform development; currently developing and arranging funding for the (UN)Assisted Living adult animated series and various immersive entertainment projects.
CEO at Springboard Media LLC
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Financing and development of multi-platform product prototypes based on the Slinky® coil toy brand; raised $2M for creation of a full cast of characters and environments; built transmedia platforms for an animated feature film, TV series, virtual world activities, and gaming. The exclusive rights and the Slinky creative platform package were later sold.
Co-manager and business development executive at TEN12 Broadway
January 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Co-manager and business development for audiobook development, production and distribution. Acquired a catalogue of 100+ audiobook and music masters for the company’s product mix.
Business affairs and development executive at TripleTake Media
January 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Focused on acquisition of media rights to popular family-based brands; negotiated and supervised creative platforms for properties including CowParade, Crazy Pets, Mia Hamm, Kerri Walsh, Topsy-Turvy, and Fashion Angels.
Co-founding partner and co-producer at Doubletake Productions
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Co-founded animation design/production company; produced over 100 media projects; managed studio and production teams; supervised client relations and negotiated production agreements for TV commercials, instructional/educational films, training films, and TV pilots in 2D and 3D.
Animation executive producer at The Lightspan Partnership
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Co-supervised and directed a 50-person animation team producing over 120 Sony PlayStation interactive educational titles in 2D and 3D for language arts and math; many titles earned TELLY and Cindy awards of excellence.
Executive producer at Lion’s Den Productions
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Produced TV commercials, series and specials; raised $1.4M with partner Milton Gray; produced Shamu: The Beginning and contributed animation for the Beatles feature project Strawberry Fields; HBO animated special Sunshine Porcupine.
Co-owner, executive producer at Lion’s Den Associates
January 1, 1993 - October 7, 2025
Co-owner and executive producer of an educational audio-visual animation business for the school market; created animated school versions of Richard Scarry and Dr. Seuss books; clients included Westinghouse Learning, Random House, Xerox and Reader’s Digest.
Consultant at Lion's Den Media, Inc.
January 1, 2019 - October 28, 2025
Consulting with authors and media clients for IP multi-platform development; currently developing and arranging funding for the (UN)Assisted Living adult animated series and various immersive entertainment projects.
CEO at Springboard Media LLC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Financing and development of multi-platform product prototypes based on the Slinky brand; raised $2M for creation of a full cast of characters and environments; built transmedia platforms for an animated feature film, TV series, virtual world activities and gaming.
Co-manager and Business Development Executive at TEN12 Broadway
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Co-manager and business development executive for audiobook development, production and distribution; acquired a catalogue of 100+ audiobook and music masters for the company’s product mix.
Business Affairs and Development Executive at TripleTake Media
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Negotiated and acquired media rights to family-based properties including CowParade, Crazy Pets, Mia Hamm, Kerri Walsh, Topsy-Turvy, and Fashion Angels; supervised creative teams building creative platforms for each brand.
Co-founding Partner and Co-producer at Doubletake Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Co-founded animation design/production company; produced over 100 media projects. Managed studio and production teams, supervised client relations, and negotiated production agreements for TV commercials, instructional/educational films, training films, and TV pilots, in 2D and 3D animation.
Animation Executive Producer at The Lightspan Partnership
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Animation executive producer; co-supervised and directed a 50-person animation team producing over 120 Sony Playstation animated interactive educational titles—in 2D and 3D animation—for language arts and math, grades K-6. Many titles earned TELLY and CINDY awards of excellence.
Executive Producer at Lion's Den Productions
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Produced TV commercials, series and specials, including HBO animated Sunshine Porcupine; raised $1.4M from investors, and produced the Shamu feature film and related projects; worked on the Beatles collaboration project.
Co-owner, Executive Producer at Lion's Den Associates
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Produced audio-visual animated product for the educational school market; clients included Westinghouse Learning, Random House, Xerox and Reader’s Digest; created animated and filmstrip school versions of Richard Scarry and Dr. Seuss books.
Consultant at Lion’s Den Media, Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Consulting with authors and media clients for intellectual property multi-platform development; currently developing and arranging funding for the (UN)Assisted Living adult animated series and immersive entertainment projects.
CEO at Springboard Media LLC
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Financing and development of multi-platform product prototypes based on the Slinky® coil toy brand; raised $2M for creation of a full cast of characters and environments; built transmedia platforms including an animated feature film, TV series, virtual world activities, and gaming. The exclusive rights and the Slinky creative platform package were later sold.
Co-manager and Business Development Executive at TEN12 Broadway
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Co-managed audiobook development, production and distribution; acquired a catalogue of 100+ audiobook and music masters for the company’s product mix.
Business Affairs and Development Executive at TripleTake Media
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Negotiated and acquired the media rights to family-based properties including CowParade, Crazy Pets, Mia Hamm, Kerri Walsh, Topsy-Turvy, and Fashion Angels; supervised creative teams building platforms for each brand.
Co-founding Partner and Co-producer at Doubletake Productions
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006
Co-founded and produced animation design/production; managed studio and production teams; negotiated production agreements for TV commercials, instructional/educational films, training films, and TV pilots in 2D and 3D animation.
Animation Executive Producer at The Lightspan Partnership
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Co-supervised and directed a 50-person animation team producing over 120 Sony Playstation animated interactive titles—in 2D and 3D animation—for language arts and math, grades K-6. TELLY and CINDY awards of excellence.
Executive Producer at Lion’s Den Productions
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1993
Produced TV commercials, series and specials, including HBO animated special “Sunshine Porcupine”; raised $1.4M from investors; with partner Milton Gray, produced the animated TV special “Shamu: the Beginning,” and the animation for the Beatles feature project “Strawberry Fields” (not completed).
Co-owner / Executive Producer at Lion’s Den Associates
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1993
Co-owned a company producing audio-visual animated products for the educational school market; clients included Westinghouse Learning, Random House, Xerox and Reader’s Digest; created the animated and filmstrip school versions of Richard Scarry and Dr. Seuss books.

Education

B.A. at New York University School of the Arts and Film School
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1970
B.A. at New York University - School of the Arts and Film School
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1970
Bachelor of Arts at New York University School of the Arts and Film School
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1970
B.A. at New York University School of the Arts and Film School
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1970

Qualifications

Cannes Film Festival Silver Medal Winner 1964
December 31, 1964 - December 31, 1964
Winner for my short animated film "The Bench"

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other