Skydance Media

Skydance Media is a diversified media company founded in 2010 by David Ellison, dedicated to producing elevated and event-level entertainment for global audiences. The company specializes in creating motion pictures and is involved in various forms of media, including feature films, television, animation, gaming, and digital content. Skydance is committed to bringing immersive stories to life across multiple platforms, ensuring a wide range of entertaining experiences in various genres for viewers.

Carlos Baena

Episodic Director and Supervising Animator

David Ellison

Founder and CEO, Chairman

Marcy Ross

President

Jesse Sisgold

President and COO

Larry Wasserman

CFO

Jon Weinbach

President, Skydance Sports

4 past transactions

Impact

Series B in 2022
We are an entertainment start-up whose mission is to cultivate and empower creative storytellers from around the world by taking an innovative and collaborative approach to content creation.

Skybound

Venture Round in 2022
Skybound, LLC is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes a diverse array of content, including television shows, films, merchandise, and games. Established in 2010 by Robert Kirkman, the company is known for its popular comic book titles, including The Walking Dead and Invincible, and it serves as an imprint of Image Comics, allowing creators to publish their work. In addition to comic books, Skybound engages in online and virtual reality gaming, as well as tabletop gaming. The company also organizes entertainment events and sells its merchandise through online platforms. Based in Culver City, California, Skybound has established itself as a significant player in the entertainment industry, offering a wide range of interactive and engaging experiences for its audience.

Ilion Animation

Acquisition in 2020
Ilion Animation Studios, located in Madrid, Spain, specializes in the development and production of high-quality computer-generated animation feature films. The studio is known for creating original stories and utilizes advanced technology to deliver a unique visual experience. Since its inception, Ilion has established itself as a prominent player in the animation industry, attracting talented professionals with diverse skills. The company gained recognition with its debut feature film, Planet 51, released in 2009, followed by its second project, Mortadelo and Filemon: Mission Implausible, in 2014, produced in collaboration with Zeta Cinema. Ilion Animation continues to focus on producing compelling animated content for global audiences.

The Workshop Entertainment

Acquisition in 2016
The Workshop is a gathering of experienced industry vets intent on making games in a new way. Founded in 2007 by the original founders of Treyarch, The Workshop has a track record of strong engineering, production, art, design and audio services. We believe small, focused, close-knit teams can move mountains. We stay intentionally lean across-the-board: in our office space, management structure, and agile team production techniques. While we have 60+ staff spread across multiple projects, we’re prepared to leverage robust outsourcing pipelines that more than triple our internal capacity.
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