Veteran Executive Fred Seibert Launches Animation Production Company Fredfilms
Six months after stepping down from Frederator, the animation company he founded in 1997, Fred Seibert has launched another namesake venture: Fredfilms. The new production company will develop long- and short-form animated series for linear tv and streaming.
Fredfilms has struck a first-look deal with VIS Kids, ViacomCBS Networks International’s new children’s content division. VIS Kids was set up to create content for ViacomCBS brands and platforms, like the streaming service Paramount+, as well as third parties. Details of Fredfilms’ slate will be announced in coming weeks.
Casey Gonzalez, a former writer and producer Crunchyroll and graphic novel editor, has been appointed development director at Fredfilms. Sarah Kessler joins as manager of development.