Jeff Dickson
Chief Creative Officer
Jeff's Story
During his 13-year tenure at Walt Disney Features as a Layout Artist and Supervisor, Jeff found his niche specializing in enhancing the story through carefully applied visual language and composition. His efforts had a tangible impact on some of the most iconic animated films of the era.
Remember that breathtaking view of 50.000 Huns pouring down on Mulan’s tiny troop? That is a prime example of what he was able to bring to the films he worked on. But whether it was crafting shots for soaring castles in Beauty and the Beast, the Pride lands of The Lion King, Brother Bear's sprawling Alaskan vistas, or the entire climax to Mulan, his focus has always been on how to compose visuals that make a story come alive.
Having worked with some of the best of Disney’s artists and directors, Jeff later applied what he learned to Storyboarding and Development. In 2012, he supervised Storyboards on the most successful independently produced animated film ever – The Nut Job. In recent years, he has collaborated with a renowned Broadway director to board a live-action version of King Lear and created his animated feature film concept, which goes into production later this year in Europe.
The same creativity and passion Jeff has brought to all the projects he has worked on over the years at Disney and other studios he now brings to Interstellar Media - and to our clients.
Tony Matthews
Chief Operations Officer
Tony's Story
Tony is an accomplished Digital Production Consultant with a remarkable track record spanning over 20 years. During his tenure as the Head of Feature Animation Production at Boulder Media, he played a pivotal role in co-producing the highly acclaimed My Little Pony: A New Generation feature movie. Tony demonstrated exceptional leadership by assuming overall responsibility for the successful delivery of feature films, overseeing creative aspects, production processes, technical requirements, and budgetary considerations.
Notably, Tony's dedication to protecting and promoting the treasured brand identity of My Little Pony was instrumental in ensuring its continued success. He skillfully led, organized, and mentored the production management team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Furthermore, Tony played a key role in elevating the Production Accounting team to meet the high standards set by the studio and corporate entities. He even presented a comprehensive Budget Approval Package to the executive team at Hasbro, solidifying his strategic acumen and financial expertise.
In addition to his achievements at Boulder Media, Tony made significant contributions as a Development Producer at ToonBox Entertainment. He successfully built and led the Development Department, focusing on internal IP development and forging partnerships with international producers. Tony's strategic acumen was evident in his ability to craft compelling strategies and packages that attracted new partners and investors. He also spearheaded the implementation of a new production pipeline and workflow, resulting in a remarkable increase in efficiency of up to 25%, while effectively coordinating technical and creative processes.
Tony's vast experience extends to his tenure as a Production Manager at Oriental DreamWorks, where he collaborated closely with DreamWorks Animation leadership during the initial development phase of the animated feature "Abominable." Additionally, Tony effectively pivoted the studio's focus to produce advertising animation and commercials for a significant Chinese advertising media buy and a thrilling theme park ride movie. His creative expertise shone through as he created captivating storytelling content for a prominent social media platform's holiday message.
With a strong background in production management, Tony served as an Associate Producer at Arc Productions, where he co-managed the organization's transition to visual effects. This strategic move resulted in an impressive $8 million increase in business over three years. Tony's contributions as a VFX Producer for features such as "Dolphin Tale" and "Little Boy," as well as the CFC Short film "Frost," earned him the prestigious Canadian Film Centre Award for production excellence.
Sherry Azim
Executive Producer
Sherry's Story
Sherry is an experienced talent management and human resources specialist with a focus on the animation business. Sherry excels in attracting top talent to bring captivating ideas to life, because of her passion for finding the best creative minds.
Sherry has managed a team of experts in sourcing and recruiting competent professionals for animation projects as the Managing Director of Source Nerds. Her strategic approach and in-depth knowledge of the sector allow her to match the right individuals with the right opportunities.
Sherry formerly worked as a Human Resource Manager at ToonBox Entertainment, where she sharpened her skills in animation recruitment. Her great eye for talent and ability to establish positive working relationships helped countless projects succeed.
Sherry has dedicated her career to promoting excellence in the world of animation. Her enthusiasm for the craft, paired with her broad network and awareness of industry trends, makes her an invaluable tool in assembling creative animation teams.
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