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ABOUT THE CONTENT AMERICAS HISPANIC KIDS PROGRAMMING PITCH 2025

The Content Americas Hispanic Kids Programming Pitch 2025 focuses on two key genres: Films and Series. Content Americas is bringing C21’s tried-and-tested format once again to Latin America, awarding its winner a prize of US$20,000 worth of marketing across C21Media’s digital, print and event products to support development and pre-sales promotion of the show.

 

This year there were over 40 submissions and five finalists have been chosen to pitch live on Wednesday 22 January at 11:45am. The winning project, selected by an esteemed panel of judges, will be announced on Thursday 23 January at the Content Americas closing cocktail party. 

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EVENT DETAILS

This event is taking place at:
Content Americas 2025

This event is available for Content Americas delegates only. To purchase a Content Americas 2025 ticket, please CLICK HERE.

2025 FINALISTS

ANNA VISION

iKartoons
US Hispanic

Meet Anna, she’ll amaze you! Anna is brave, resilient, and
empathetic, but also fun, insecure, and a singing enthusiast. Plus, she’s dyslexic, making her life a bit more complicated, but she knows how to overcome obstacles and come out stronger. Our series takes you into the world through Anna’s eyes. You’ll experience how she faces and embraces her challenges.

 

Each episode is a grand adventure, from schoolyard rescues to neighborhood parties. Anna, with her unique perspective, turns each challenge into extraordinary adventures, showing that being different is a strength.

 

Sometimes, Anna’s dyslexia makes things confusing, but she has a trick up her sleeve: her “AnnaVision” , a special way of seeing the world that helps her find creative solutions.

Camilo Osuna

 

Camilo is an experienced international business developer with a demonstrated history of working in global markets for over 14 years. Skilled in business negotiation, market research, key account management, product development and marketing. Strong sales background in the audiovisual industry with a Master´s degree from National Taiwan University. He led Colombia’s international promotion of the audiovisual sector, helping studios in Colombia engage in international missions, co-production deals and overall promoting Colombia as a content production hub.

GENRE: Kids Animation.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER: Edino Israel (director) iKartoons Animation (producer).

LOOKING FOR: Financing, Coproduction partners, distribution.

At Ikartoons Animation, we create high-quality kids content with a positive social impact, specializing in stories that captivate children and families. Our experienced team, with over 15 years in the industry, is committed to producing animations that not only entertain but also inspire and leave a lasting imprint on humanity. We have had the privilege to work with major networks and streaming platforms including: Sesame Street Workshop, Canela TV, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers, El Reino Infantil, among other important players in the industry. 

Camilo Osuna [email protected]

BLOOPERS

Desenlace Films 
México

Coyote Tenoch and sheep Simona are puppets that become influencers in the world of film and music, trying to achieve their dreams in the professional realm. With the help of Rex, a poker-playing sunflower, and Flavio, a Venezuelan-born cactus hacker, they will seek to interview all kinds of celebrities while finding their place in the professional world.

Santiago Ortiz-Monasterio

Producer, showrunner, screenwriter, and director of the puppet series BLOOPERS. Creative Supervising Producer of Bunker (International Emmy Nominee) and Coyotl for Max. Produced Tripping-Thru Keta, Infection, Forgiveness and Octopus Skin. Line producer of Guadalupe Reyes and The girl who cleans, among other projects. Best Screenplay at the Shorts Mexico Film Festival with Karma. Specializing in film production at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica.

GENRE: Kids’ and Family Comedy, Sitcom.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCERS: Santiago Ortiz-Monasterio, Eddie Rubio (director).

PARTNERS: Desenlace Films, IMCINE (Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía), D Vision, CTT Exp & Rentals, LCI Seguros, Fullmix Studios, Cluster Studio, Guillermo Licona, Gabriela Ortiz Monasterio y Ricardo Reynoso.

LOOKING FOR: Funding.

Desenlace Films is a production company that has produced four fiction feature films: El viaje de Keta, Infección, Absolución, and La Piel Pulpo. All of them had sales agents and participated in major festivals such as San Sebastián, SITGES, Raindance, Transilvania, Guadalajara, Morelia, among others. The company also produced the puppet series BLOOPERS.

Santiago Ortiz-Monasterio [email protected]

CANDY CHEF

Beta Spain

Spain

Cooking competitions have served up on TV starters, main courses, and desserts, but now it’s time for something irresistibly sweet: candy!
Candy Chef takes culinary talent shows to the next level, searching for the ultimate little candy artist in the country. From gummies to lollipops, from marshmallows to jaw-dropping edible creations, this is where sugar becomes magic. Thought you’d tasted it all? Think again. Candy Chef is here to satisfy your sweetest cravings. Don’t miss the show that’s about to make TV even sweeter!

Javier Pérez de Silva

 

Javier Pérez de Silva is a founding partner and co-CEO of BETA ENTERTAINMENT SPAIN, a joint venture with the global distributor and production group Beta Film (Germany), based in Madrid and established in late 2019.


Before this role, Javier served as CEO of La Competencia, where he led the creation and production of numerous successful entertainment formats, factual shows, reality series, fiction projects and feature films, some of which achieved international recognition.


He was previously CEO of FremantleMedia Spain, overseeing the adaptation and production of key formats from Fremantle’s catalog (Farmer wants a wife, Password, The X Factor, Got Talent). He has also held leadership positions as General Director at Pulso (Secuoya Group) and Head of Unscripted at El Mundo TV.

GENRE: Talent Cooking Show.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCERS: Javier Pérez de Silva.

PARTNERS: Beta Film.

LOOKING FOR: Co-development and global partners.

BETA ENTERTAINMENT SPAIN is the Spanish branch of the independent German powerhouse BETA FILM. It is led by Javier Pérez de Silva, former CEO of Fremantle Spain and La Competencia (Televisa). The company specializes in entertainment formats and unscripted programming but also produces fiction.

Javier Pérez de Silva [email protected] 

LA COVACHA

Balassa Films
México

Sara, a young girl with dreams of becoming a pop star, discovers that her grandfather’s basement is much more than a collection of old, dusty things. When she stumbles upon seemingly useless objects spanning decades of stories, Sara realizes that these fragments of the past could hold the key to her future. As she reconstructs her grandfather’s life, she discovers that he was a guitarist in a band called “Lucy and The French Fries.” With his guidance, the two embark on an unexpected journey that rekindles her passion for life and inspires Sara to pursue her dream of getting on stage.

Marisol Mijares

Marisol Mijares began her career in front of the cameras at the age of 8 in Mexico, becoming one of the most recognised child actresses of her time. For more than 20 years, she acted in various children’s series and soap operas, while cultivating her passion for theater. At the same time, she studied Philosophy and Communication Sciences, specialising in advertising. This motivated her to explore the audiovisual industry from another angle, where she discovered that her true passion was not appearing in front of the cameras, but rather working behind them.

In 2001, she founded Editorial Dirigida and published the book “Not The End”, which has remained among the top 5 best-selling books in Mexico for 23 years. In 2010, she met award-winning producer Alex Balassa, and in recent years they have worked together as content creators and producers on more than 40 projects for media such as Discovery, Amazon, Televisa/Univisión, Netflix, NatGeo and HBO,among others.

Alex Balassa

With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Alex Balassa is an International Emmy and Latin Grammy nominated producer and content creator, known for his ability to develop meaningful content. He has stood out in the production of television and film series, with notable works such as According to Bibi (2018), The Great Promise (2017), Héroes Cotidianos HBO (2015) and Mujeres Asesinas (2008).

In addition to his skills in the production of television, film, music videos and commercials, Balassa has a strong background in business. He founded Balassa Films and Blind Spot Pictures, and co-founded Blindspot Capital, an investment fund that supports significant television and film projects in emerging countries. He has produced international projects in more than ten countries in America and Europe.

 

GENRE: Kids and Family.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCERS: Marisol Mijares and Alex Balassa.

PARTNERS: Dean Koocher (Business Development and Executive Producer).

LOOKING FOR: We are looking for an international co-production partner and/or a Commissioning Broadcaster from a Latin American country, The United States or Spain, to join us for a final stage of development and production of the first season. The versatility of the format allows it to be produced in several versions for several territories.

Balassa Films is an internationally acclaimed production company known for crafting original and impactful stories. Founded and led by award-winning producer Alex Balassa in 2009, the company has delivered over 40 successful projects for top platforms and networks such as Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery, NatGeo, and Televisa/Univision. With an innovative approach for meaningful content and a commitment to excellence, Balassa has earned prestigious accolades, including the PRODU Awards 2024, and nominations for the International Emmy and Latin Grammy. Specializing in drama, documentaries, entertainment, factual, and hybrid formats, the company excels at connecting with global audiences through emotionally resonant and culturally relevant storytelling.

Marisol Mijares De La Piedra [email protected]

THE OBEDIENCE DRUG

Conspiração
Brazil

A drug, capable of nullifying all will, is transforming people into obedient puppets. The greatest scientific breakthrough of the last decades, but also a  devastating threat. At the center of all this is Doctor IQ, the mastermind behind Pain Control, a secret division of a pharmaceutical giant. He’s developed the Obedience Drug, an infallible compound designed to control entire populations – and he is now testing his creation on human subjects. At a typical high school, the Karas, a group of teenagers obsessed with investigations and puzzled, made up of teens Miguel, Crânio, Magrí, and Calu, stumble upon the most complex case they’ve ever faced: the serial disappearance of young people. And one of them goes to school right there, at their own school. From this moment on, the dangers become all too real, and they cannot resist the call to uncover what happened. Chumbinho, a younger boy, manages to gain access to the group’s meeting and offers to help solve the case. But he ends up being captured and taken to the Pain Control lab, where he witnesses the secret tests being carried out in there. He knows his time is short, for soon, he’ll become the next test subject. More than ever, he needs his friends. And his friends need the information he holds. Inside and outside the lab, the Karas begin a race against time. Amid suspense, action, and moral dilemmas, OS KARAS is more than an electrifying thriller: it’s also a story about the great struggle between domination and freedom.

Renata Brandão

Renata Brandão is the CEO of Conspiração, one of Latin America’s leading independent entertainment production companies. Under her leadership, Conspiração has produced 50 hours of programming annually, and became the most iEmmy nominated Latin production company. The company’s cinematic portfolio includes entries at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and Toronto, as well as Brazilian blockbusters like Two Sons of Francisco, O Auto da Compadecida 2, and the Golden Globe-winning co-production I’m Still Here. Renata has produced critically acclaimed TV series such as Dom, Under Pressure, 1 Against All, Magnifica 70, and Detectives from the Blue Building. In 2017, she broke new ground by establishing Hysteria, Brazil’s first women-led production hub within an audiovisual company. Hysteria champions female-driven narratives, creating a platform for fresh, contemporary storytelling.

GENRE: Thriller, action.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER: André Catarinacho, Bruna Skrzypek, Luca Paiva Mello (writers).

PARTNERS: Scriptonita Films.

LOOKING FOR: Coproduction and sales.

Conspiração is the most iEmmy nominated Latin American production company. In cinema, it has participated in festivals like Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto and was responsible for the box office hits Me You Them, O Auto da Compadecida 2 and 2 Sons of Francisco – the latter chosen by Brazil as a representative for Best Foreign Film on the Academy Award. It coproduced the 2024 hit film and Golden Globes Winner I’m Still Here. The most recent releases are The End (Globoplay), Dom (Prime Video), If I Were Luisa Sonza (Netflix), Under Pressure (Globoplay), Traveling With the Gils (Prime Video), Detectives From Blue Building (Gloob) and 1 Against All (Fox).

Sérgio Magraner [email protected] 

JUDGES

Since 2004, Augustin has been the driving force behind the Rocket Fund’s ongoing commitment to the betterment of Canadian children and youth through strategic investments in media content within a social enterprise model. Under her visionary leadership, the Rocket Fund has grown to become an essential force in fostering innovative content that entertains, educates and inspires young audiences. Augustin has championed strategic partnerships and initiatives that prioritize the creation of diverse and inclusive content. Her forward-thinking approach has helped establish the Fund as a critical player in the children’s media landscape.

 

Augustin’s dedication to increasing the profile of the Canadian children’s media sector can be seen through the Fund’s proactive initiatives and strategic domestic and global partnerships. She works closely with governments and industry organizations to ensure the needs of producers and Canadian children are always top of mind. Agnes has been recognized by organizations such as the Youth Media Alliance and Women in Film and Television for her ongoing support of the sustainability and growth of the industry.

 

Prior to the Rocket Fund, Augustin held roles as VP of business affairs, head of production for CMT, and as an independent producer. Her deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of media production laid the groundwork for her future as a leader in the children’s media space. Through her leadership at the Shaw Rocket Fund, Augustin has become a pivotal figure in advancing children’s media.

Dompé serves as content acquisitions senior manager for all services at The Walt Disney Company Latin America and is in charge of scouting and negotiating the acquisition of content for the company in the region.

Dompé has been in the company since November 2007 and has been working in the acquirement of content that complies with the Disney networks in the region ever since. Among her responsibilities are dealing with international content producers and distributors and searching for new content available in the market based on the services’ needs.

Before joining The Walt Disney Company Latin America, she served as head of publicity and communications at CAPIF.

Zuccarino is senior VP and general manager for kids and animation at Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America. He leads all aspects of WBD’s kids and animation content in the region, both for the streaming platform HBO Max, bringing together a catalog of top franchises and shows, and the linear channels portfolio, including brands for kids as Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids and Cartoonito, positioned #1 in share in all Latin American markets, as well as adult animation, like Tooncast and Adult Swim channels. Zuccarino leads all the content areas related to these brands, such as strategy, programming, acquisitions, partnerships, and original production, as well as overseeing aspects of the digital, marketing, business and operations overall strategy. In addition, he is responsible for the franchise and experiences area of Warner Bros. Discovery. Known for his passion and deep knowledge of the children’s media landscape, Zuccarino has established his imprint on Warner Bros. Discovery continually expanding the brands, implementing a well-thought multiplatform strategy, developing new products, and generating new business opportunities. He began his career at Cartoon Network in 2004, in content and digital media roles, and was VP and channel manager for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Tooncast Latin America until assuming his current position. Zuccarino has extensive experience in digital marketing and advertising, project management and game development.

Lightcap is a global media executive specializing in general management, strategy, content creation, and brand and creative
leadership in the entertainment industry.

Currently CEO of LightCubed Media, which provides strategic consulting services for entertainment companies and content creators, Lightcap spent 25+ years working for top-tier companies including Disney, Fox and Discovery, in roles such as:

President of Disney Channels Worldwide;
General Manager of Discovery Kids Media;
General Manager of US network Discovery Family;
Chief Content Officer, Discovery Latin America/US Hispanic; and
Chief Marketing Officer, The Walt Disney Company Latin America.

Lightcap also served on corporate boards, both for profit and non-profit.
She’s currently on the Board of Advisors for Fundación Compromiso.

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