In her newly created position, she will continue to help the studio’s expansion by seeking out new and diverse talent.
Mainframe Studios (a division of WOW! Unlimited Media), has promoted Kim Dent Wilder to executive vice president. The newly created position recognizes Dent Wilder’s role in the continued growth of the studio and her role overseeing all of Mainframe’s productions.
“Kim and I have an incredible partnership, she is the yin to my yang when it comes to leadership and mentorship,” commented Mainframe Studios president and CCO Michael Hefferon. “Kim and I both came on board around the same time, sharing the same vision for Mainframe’s expansion and diversification across Canada.”
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Dent Wilder has played a key role in the growth of Mainframe’s film and television operations while nurturing the company’s creative artistry.
“I’m so proud to be a part of this progressive and innovative team who recognize that great art comes from taking care of the people who make it,” shared Dent Wilder. “My objective is to see and hear our artists and work with our leaders to build diverse and talented teams to create exciting new content. We think of ourselves as a startup with a 20+ year history – we continue to evolve each and every day.”
Dent Wilder’s high-profile animation series and movies at Mainframe include Madagascar: A Little Wild (Dreamworks); The Octonauts specials and series (Silvergate); Barbie Dreamhouse series (Mattel); Spy Kids (TWC/Netflix); Bob the Builder (Mattel); ReBoot: The Guardian Code (Netflix); and more than twenty DVD features in the direct-to-DVD Barbie series (Mattel) as well as two internationally released feature films, Escape from Planet Earth and Ratchet and Clank. Prior to her recent promotion, Dent Wilder served as senior vice president of production and operations of Mainframe Studios.
Source: Mainframe Studios
