Creator Studio

Bloomberg has released a segment asking entertainment industry leaders what they look for when creators pitch them new projects. Executives weigh in on what separates a winning pitch from the rest, touching on originality, marketability and the strength of the team behind an idea. The item offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how greenlighting decisions get made in film and television.

TMS Entertainment, the Japanese animation studio behind titles such as Detective Conan, is sponsoring the animated shorts competition at the LA Femme International Film Festival. The partnership puts a spotlight on animated short films and emerging creators at the Los Angeles festival, and gives the studio a visible role in supporting new animation talent on the international stage.