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Michael Hirsh is the founder of Nelvana Ltd. (1971) and Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. (2004).
He was the Chief Executive Officer of Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. from 2004 to 2012.
Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Frederator Networks, Inc. (2020 - present) and a Director at The Coup Co. Ltd. (present).
Mr. Hirsh was the Chief Executive Officer of Floating Island Entertainment and President of Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc. He was also a Vice Chairman at WildBrain Ltd. (2014-2015) and a Director at Wow Unlimited Media, Inc. (2016) and Kartoon Studios, Inc. (2022-2023).
Mr. Hirsh is also the founder of TELETOON Canada, Inc.
Michael Hirsh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Coup Co. Ltd.
The Coup Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a disruptive studio model for indie filmmakers to develop, market and produce feature films | Director/Board Member | - |
Frederator Networks, Inc.
Frederator Networks, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes animation series | Chief Executive Officer | 27/08/2020 |
Former positions of Michael Hirsh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KARTOON STUDIOS INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/12/2023 |
| WILDBRAIN LTD. | Chairman | 31/07/2014 |
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc.
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Develops, produces, and markets children's animated television programs | Chief Executive Officer | 01/11/2012 |
Nelvana Ltd.
Nelvana Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops, produces, markets & distributes children animation and consumer products | Founder | 01/12/2002 |
Floating Island Entertainment | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Nelvana Ltd.
Nelvana Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops, produces, markets & distributes children animation and consumer products | Consumer Services |
Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Kartoon Studios, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a brand management company, which creates and licenses multimedia content | Consumer Services |
WildBrain Ltd.
WildBrain Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in production and distribution of film & television programs and operates television stations | Consumer Services |
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc.
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Develops, produces, and markets children's animated television programs | Consumer Services |
TELETOON Canada, Inc.
TELETOON Canada, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates a 24-hour animation station | Consumer Services |
Wow Unlimited Media, Inc.
Wow Unlimited Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides animation services to the film, television and gaming industries | Consumer Services |
The Coup Co. Ltd.
The Coup Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a disruptive studio model for indie filmmakers to develop, market and produce feature films | Consumer Services |
Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc.
Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in development of entertainment and media properties | Consumer Services |
Floating Island Entertainment | |
Frederator Networks, Inc.
Frederator Networks, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes animation series | Consumer Services |
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