Hi, I'm Marc Lumer, a children's book and graphic novel author, illustrator, animation concept artist, and director. Over the years, I've had the privilege of creating and producing original animation projects, leading creative development, and working on well-known shows like Batman Beyond and Superman: The Animated Series. I also enjoy designing pitch bibles and co-writing pilots for exciting new series. With a rich background in animation and graphic design, I've worked with major clients like Netflix, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Disney. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and animation, and I love bringing imaginative stories and characters to life for audiences around the world.

Marc Lumer

Hi, I'm Marc Lumer, a children's book and graphic novel author, illustrator, animation concept artist, and director. Over the years, I've had the privilege of creating and producing original animation projects, leading creative development, and working on well-known shows like Batman Beyond and Superman: The Animated Series. I also enjoy designing pitch bibles and co-writing pilots for exciting new series. With a rich background in animation and graphic design, I've worked with major clients like Netflix, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Disney. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and animation, and I love bringing imaginative stories and characters to life for audiences around the world.

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Hi, I’m Marc Lumer, a children’s book and graphic novel author, illustrator, animation concept artist, and director. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of creating and producing original animation projects, leading creative development, and working on well-known shows like Batman Beyond and Superman: The Animated Series. I also enjoy designing pitch bibles and co-writing pilots for exciting new series.

With a rich background in animation and graphic design, I’ve worked with major clients like Netflix, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Disney. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and animation, and I love bringing imaginative stories and characters to life for audiences around the world.

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Language

French
Fluent
German
Beginner
Hebrew (modern)
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Marc Lumer Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Leads all creative for original animation and design projects. Created The Questioners (ADK Japan), Sounder & Friends (PBS), and Skater Girl (Netflix adaptation). Designed pitch bibles, co-wrote pilots, directed development.
VP & Head of U.S. Operations at Green Gold Animation USA
January 1, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Executive Producer of Mighty Little Bheem (Netflix Original), the most-watched preschool series on Netflix in 2019. Built and led licensing program; secured publishing, toy, and app deals in U.S. and Europe. Formed co-productions with ADK (The Questioners), PBS (Sounder & Friends), and Skatepark Films (Skater Girl). Created and Art-directed Kalari Kids (Amazon Prime). Created and produced mobile games. Represented studio at global markets: MIPCOM, Kidscreen, MIFA Annecy, ATF.
Principal & Founder at Marc Lumer Design
January 1, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Wrote and illustrated 15 published children’s books with top Jewish publishers (Kehot, Hachai, Artscroll, Apples & Honey Press). Designed for Review (Northrop Grumman), Impact (Chabad of California), Acura Journal, Sales Insight (Honda). Created branding and interior design for commercial spaces and nonprofits.
Founder & Editor at Sunset Strips Publishing
January 1, 2002 - July 20, 2025
Published original comic books and adapted European graphic novels for U.S. markets. Oversaw editorial and production of all titles.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Feature Animation
January 1, 1998 - July 20, 2025
Worked on The Road to El Dorado and The Prince of Egypt.
Founder & Creative Director at Marc Lumer Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Leads all creative for original animation and design projects. Created The Questioners (ADK Japan), Sounder & Friends (PBS), and Skater Girl (Netflix adaptation). Designed pitch bibles, co-wrote pilots, and directed development.
VP & Head of U.S. Operations at Green Gold Animation USA
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Executive Producer of Mighty Little Bheem (Netflix Original), the most-watched preschool series on Netflix in 2019. Built and led licensing program; secured publishing, toy, and app deals in U.S. and Europe. Formed co-productions with ADK (The Questioners), PBS (Sounder & Friends), and Skatepark Films (Skater Girl). Created and Art-directed Kalari Kids (Amazon Prime). Created and produced mobile games. Represented studio at global markets: MIPCOM, Kidscreen, MIFA Annecy, ATF.
Principal & Founder at Marc Lumer Design
December 31, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Wrote and illustrated 15 published children’s books with top Jewish publishers. Designed for corporate clients including Northrop Grumman, Chabad of California, Honda. Created branding and interior design for commercial spaces and nonprofits.
Founder & Editor at Sunset Strips Publishing
December 31, 2002 - July 20, 2025
Published original comic books and adapted European graphic novels for U.S. markets. Oversaw editorial and production of all titles.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Feature Animation
December 31, 1998 - July 20, 2025
Worked on The Road to El Dorado and The Prince of Egypt.

Education

at La Cambre (Brussels, Belgium)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
Graduation at La Cambre, Brussels, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025

Qualifications

Member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
Dual Citizen: France and United States
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
Member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
Dual Citizen: France and United States
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services