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Leadership

Get to know the story behind the visionary leadership that founded our company, shaping it with innovation, determination and passion since its inception, and discover the creative minds and values that drove the founders, inspiring teams and guiding our
path to success.

Co-Founder

Jean Mary de Moura

Jean is a talented animation director and producer of Irish descent, renowned for her involvement in three Oscar-nominated feature films and an Emmy Award-winning series.

With a background in science, leadership, and management, she has amassed experience at renowned studios including Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Bros, and Blue Sky Studios. Among her notable projects are Mulan, Ice Age, and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Currently, Jean oversees corporate affairs and creative departments, leading teams in clean-up, composition, and finalization at the studio.

Co-Founder

Marcelo Fernandes de Moura

A veteran animator with over 28 years of experience, he has held key roles at prestigious studios such as Disney, Blue Sky Studios, and Warner Bros. He supervised the production of two Oscar-nominated feature films and the Emmy Award-winning
series Wonder Pets.

He also co-directed the Annecy Cristal Award-winning animated film Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury, and produced acclaimed series like SOS Fairy Manu, in addition to contributing to commercials for major brands.