Hi, I’m Miklos Perlus, a creative executive, writer, and producer with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading story-driven content across animation, live action, and educational media. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and platforms like Netflix, PBS, Disney, WildBrain, Moonbug, and Blue Ant to shape concepts from inception to production, drive IP expansion, and engage audiences with compelling storytelling. I’ve led development and production at both series and executive levels, bringing a strong instinct for story, character, tone, and creative leadership. I enjoy mentoring teams to craft bold, scalable content. Credits include CoComelon, Caillou, Alma’s Way, Splatalot, All Round Champion, and Degrassi, among others.…

Miklos Perlus

Hi, I’m Miklos Perlus, a creative executive, writer, and producer with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading story-driven content across animation, live action, and educational media. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and platforms like Netflix, PBS, Disney, WildBrain, Moonbug, and Blue Ant to shape concepts from inception to production, drive IP expansion, and engage audiences with compelling storytelling. I’ve led development and production at both series and executive levels, bringing a strong instinct for story, character, tone, and creative leadership. I enjoy mentoring teams to craft bold, scalable content. Credits include CoComelon, Caillou, Alma’s Way, Splatalot, All Round Champion, and Degrassi, among others.…

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Hi, I’m Miklos Perlus, a creative executive, writer, and producer with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading story-driven content across animation, live action, and educational media. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and platforms like Netflix, PBS, Disney, WildBrain, Moonbug, and Blue Ant to shape concepts from inception to production, drive IP expansion, and engage audiences with compelling storytelling.

I’ve led development and production at both series and executive levels, bringing a strong instinct for story, character, tone, and creative leadership. I enjoy mentoring teams to craft bold, scalable content. Credits include CoComelon, Caillou, Alma’s Way, Splatalot, All Round Champion, and Degrassi, among others.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Executive Producer at Mik Believe Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creates, develops, writes and produces kids and family content; consults with production companies and independent creators on TV and audio content for kids and families.
Executive Producer, Development and Production at Pipeline Studios
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Oversee creative development of Pipeline properties, provide creative consultation on service productions, and serve as Creative Producer on series such as Nina’s World and Doggy World; manage budgeting/scheduling, bible/script writing, pitch materials, casting, demo/sizzle production, financial reporting, and industry relations.
Vice President, Kids and Family at marblemedia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Oversee the full creative development of kids and family projects from concept to production; manage budgeting, casting, bible/script writing, pitch materials, and demo production; collaborate with Digital Media; supervise department resources and contribute to financial goals, resulting in multiple productions.
Director of Development at marblemedia
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
Lead television content development; work with Digital Media to support content convergence; acquire properties, identify talent, pitch to broadcasters, and shepherd projects from development through pre-production.
Writer/Story Editor at Epitome Pictures
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Wrote and edited scripts for Degrassi: The Next Generation; contributed to the writing and story editing for the series; involved in multiple high-profile projects.
Co-developer/Writer/Story Editor at Epitome Pictures
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Co-developed and wrote for Instant Star; served as story editor on the show.
Developer at marblemedia / Teletoon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Various development roles including Skatoony (Canadian Version) and related projects.
Developer at marblemedia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Spearheaded development for multiple kids and family series including SPLATALOT.
Writer at Nelvana
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Wrote for Sidekick, a half-hour animated comedy for YTV.
Developer at marblemedia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Developed live-action tween game show concepts such as Japanizi: Going Going Gong.
Associate Producer at marblemedia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Worked on Ride or Wrong, a live-action tween trivia series for CBC.
Developer at marblemedia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Open Heart development; other development activities for YTV/TeenNick.
Co-Executive Producer at marblemedia
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Driving Me Crazy (live-action tween docu-reality series) development/production.
Creator/Story Editor/Executive Producer at marblemedia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Opie’s Home (live-action preschool) development and production.
Supervising Producer/Writer at Pipeline Studios
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Nina’s World (Universal Kids) – supervising producer and writer.
Creative Producer at Pipeline Studios / Zumbastico Studios
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Doggy World (Mundo Perro) – creative producer for Nat Geo Kids.
Writer at The Fred Rogers Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Alma’s Way – writer for PBS KIDS animated series.
Writer at PBS KIDS / The Fred Rogers Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Alma’s Way – writer for PBS Kids animated series.
Creative Producer at WildBrain
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Caillou – Creative Producer for 52 x 11’ series plus specials; Peacock and Family JR involved.
Creative Producer at Moonbug Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cocomelon – Creative Producer for 80 x 3’ animated series.
Writer at The Fred Rogers Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Alma’s Way – writer for PBS KIDS.
Owner / Creative Executive, Writer & Producer at Mik Believer Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Develops projects from concept through writing, creative strategy, packaging, and production. Works with studios, streamers, brands, and creators on original development, franchise/IP expansion, story development, and pitch materials. Current and recent work includes CoComelon, Caillou, Teletubbies (development), and the original animated preschool series.
Creative Producer / Writer at Moonbug Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - Present
Helped shape CoComelon compilation content for Netflix; currently writes scripts for CoComelon YouTube content; contributes to audience engagement and franchise consistency in a high-volume, platform-first environment.
Executive Producer / Supervising Producer at Pipeline Studios
November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Guided projects from concept through delivery, shaping story, character, tone, and overall content quality; contributed to development, script and story work, casting, voice direction, and creative oversight; Selected credits include Ninja’s World, Doggy World, and Elinor Wonders Why.
Vice President, Kids & Family / Series Producer / Director of Development at Blue Ant Media
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2016
Led the development and creative execution of original projects from concept through pitch, greenlight, and production; Oversees concept and IP development, story and script work, pitch materials, casting, and digital/media integration; Selected credits include Opie’s Home, Hi Opie!, Splatalot, Open Heart, Skatoony, All Round Champion, and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Professor, Children's Media Studies at Centennial College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Taught advanced screenwriting, story development, and content creation at the college level; mentored emerging writers and creators in structure, character, tone, and storytelling; Guided student projects from early idea through polished written work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cultural Studies at McGill University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Certificate at Canadian Film Centre
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Certificate at Canadian Film Centre
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at McGill University, Film and Cultural Studies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Alliance Atlantis Film Resident Program at Canadian Film Centre
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Professional Screenwriting Program at Canadian Film Centre
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
B.A. (Honours), Film & Cultural Studies at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Professional Screenwriting Program at Canadian Film Centre
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

WGC Award Winner (Degrassi/Instant Star)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Canadian Screenwriting Award – Best Youth Program (Winner)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Canadian Screen Award – Best Pre-school Program or Series (Nominee)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
YMA Award of Excellence – Best Television Program, All Genres, Ages 3–5 (Nominee)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Children and Family Emmy – Outstanding Writing for Preschool Animated Program (Nominee)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
WGC Award Winner - Instant Star
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Canadian Screen Award - Best Children or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series (Splatalot)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
ACTRA Award – Best Voice Performance (Sidekick)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Canadian Screen Award - Best Pre-school Program or Series (Hi Opie!) – Nominee
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
YMA Award of Excellence for Best Television Program, All Genres, Ages 3–5 (Hi Opie!, The Big Blowout) – Nominee
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
YMA Award of Excellence for Best Program, Live Action Scripted and Non-Scripted – Preschool (Opie’s Home, Not Ms. Doney)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Children and Family Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program – Alma’s Way – Nominee
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Writers Guild of Canada Award (Winner) – Degrassi: The Next Generation
January 1, 2005 - April 10, 2026
Canadian Screen Award – Splatalot (Winner)
January 1, 2013 - April 10, 2026
Primetime Emmy Award Nominee – Alma’s Way
January 1, 2022 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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Experience Level