STIRLING, SCOTLAND — Wild Child Animation (wildchildanimation.com) recently made two key appointments as part of its steady expansion. Former head of production Anthony Eliot-Finch now steps into the newly-created position of head of business development. At the same time, the studio welcomes Hannah Ferguson to its team, filling the head of production role.
Photo (L-R): Anthony Eliot-Finch and Hannah Ferguson
Wild Child Animation has produced hours of content for leading partners, including Warner Bros., BBC and Sky. Eliot-Finch has been with the studio since its inception in 2020. His 13 years of industry experience included various production roles, from management to producing high-profile titles, such as Paddington, Wicked and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Most recently, Eliot-Finch guided Wild Child’s long-form children’s series, including Toad & Friends (Warner Bros.) and Piri Penguins (BBC). In his new role, he will work closely with CEO Sueann Rochester on the studio’s business development strategy, oversee project bidding, and drive approaches to all of Wild Child’s long- and short-form animation.
Ferguson brings a wealth of experience in animation production, having worked on 2D, 3D, stop-motion and mixed-media projects for Apple TV, Disney, NBC/Universal and Nickelodeon. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of production, focusing on the studio’s creative excellence. Some of her credits include contributions to The Tiny Chef Show, Norman Picklestripes, The Snowman and The Snowdog and Frankenweenie.
“We’re incredibly excited about the new changes and the opportunities they bring for Wild Child Animation,” states Rochester. “Anthony has played a pivotal role in our development, and we are delighted to see him build on that legacy in a new capacity. Hannah brings an impressive range of experience and a wonderful energy. We are thrilled to have her on board as we continue to expand our slate of animated content. These strategic appointments mark another milestone in Wild Child Animation's journey as the studio continues to build on its success and expand its offerings.”