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I’m Irene Weibel, an innovative executive producer focused on creating engaging, high-quality children’s content. I’ve built strategic partnerships with licensors, broadcasters, and merchandise partners, and I’ve led large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that resonate with young audiences. Over the years I’ve steered productions from concept to launch—from Moon and Me (Live Action Puppet Series for the BBC) to YouTube series—driving growth, licensing opportunities, and international collaborations. I’m passionate about telling playful, meaningful stories that educate and entertain, and I love mentoring teams to reach their creative and production goals.…I’m Irene Weibel, an innovative executive producer focused on creating engaging, high-quality children’s content. I’ve built strategic partnerships with licensors, broadcasters, and merchandise partners, and I’ve led large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that resonate with young audiences. Over the years I’ve steered productions from concept to launch—from Moon and Me (Live Action Puppet Series for the BBC) to YouTube series—driving growth, licensing opportunities, and international collaborations. I’m passionate about telling playful, meaningful stories that educate and entertain, and I love mentoring teams to reach their creative and production goals.

Irene Weibel

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I’m Irene Weibel, an innovative executive producer focused on creating engaging, high-quality children’s content. I’ve built strategic partnerships with licensors, broadcasters, and merchandise partners, and I’ve led large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that resonate with young audiences. Over the years I’ve steered productions from concept to launch—from Moon and Me (Live Action Puppet Series for the BBC) to YouTube series—driving growth, licensing opportunities, and international collaborations. I’m passionate about telling playful, meaningful stories that educate and entertain, and I love mentoring teams to reach their creative and production goals.…I’m Irene Weibel, an innovative executive producer focused on creating engaging, high-quality children’s content. I’ve built strategic partnerships with licensors, broadcasters, and merchandise partners, and I’ve led large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that resonate with young audiences. Over the years I’ve steered productions from concept to launch—from Moon and Me (Live Action Puppet Series for the BBC) to YouTube series—driving growth, licensing opportunities, and international collaborations. I’m passionate about telling playful, meaningful stories that educate and entertain, and I love mentoring teams to reach their creative and production goals.

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I’m Irene Weibel, an innovative executive producer focused on creating engaging, high-quality children’s content. I’ve built strategic partnerships with licensors, broadcasters, and merchandise partners, and I’ve led large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that resonate with young audiences.

Over the years I’ve steered productions from concept to launch—from Moon and Me (Live Action Puppet Series for the BBC) to YouTube series—driving growth, licensing opportunities, and international collaborations. I’m passionate about telling playful, meaningful stories that educate and entertain, and I love mentoring teams to reach their creative and production goals.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance/Contract Producer at Various Clients (Freelance)

August 1, 2020 - Present

Produced animated content for YouTube; consulted on kids content development and strategy; managed freelance contracts; led business development efforts for Pixel Zoo Studio (Australia).

Head of Studio / Executive Producer at Driver Studios

November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

Led production and operations of animated shorts content distributed on YouTube; collaborated with writers and directors; directed pre-production; managed production schedules and resources; coordinated interdepartmental communication; evaluated scripts to enhance storytelling.

Executive Producer / Co-Founder at Sutikki LLC

September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Produced 50 episodes (22 minutes each) of BBC-commissioned Moon and Me; raised $25M in financing; managed broadcast launches and licensing in the UK and China; led the project to a BAFTA nomination in 2019; Sutikki was acquired by an outside investor in 2020.

Vice President, Head of Studio at Corus Entertainment / Nelvana

June 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016

Spearheaded production of 125 episodes per year; managed 200+ full-time and contracted employees within a $50M annual budget; provided creative direction for multiple series; coached 10+ direct reports; served as Key Relationship Manager with production companies, broadcasters, platforms, creators, and buyers; led international co-productions; won the 2015 International Emmy for Best Preschool Series (Mike the Knight) and the 2010 Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Series (Hot Wheels: Battle Force Five).

Vice President, Sponsorship at WGBH Television (PBS)

February 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012

Led the Sponsorship and Funding Team for WGBH Produced Programming.