Sep 27, 2023

Producer of "Moana" Osnat Shuler Named Co-Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios

Baobab Studios, a nine-time Emmy Award winner, has announced that veteran Disney and Pixar producer Osnat Schuler will join the company as co-chief creative officer.

Schuller will lead the company's creative team along with current Chief Creative Officer and filmmaker Eric Darnell, best known for directing several films in the "Madagascar" series. Schuller has more than 30 years of industry experience, which he is expected to apply to guiding Baobab's original IP pipeline. This pipeline includes the multi-platform property Momo Kuro and future Disney+ titles such as Intercats and Witchverse.

Of her new role, Schuller said:

Throughout my career, I have been at the forefront of shaping stories with fresh, nuanced, powerful female protagonists. You can imagine why I was immediately drawn to Baobab, this amazing group of mavericks, and the opportunity to explore the cutting edge of technology and gaming to tell a great story.

Schuler previously served as vice president of development at Walt Disney Feature Animation and was executive producer of Pixar's short film group. At Disney, he produced "Raya and the Last Dragon" and "Moana". At Pixar, he was a producer and executive producer of Lifted, One Man Band, and Boundin'.

Baobab CEO Maureen Huang said:

"[Schuller] has a gift for launching franchises with beloved characters that resonate across ages and cultures. Osnat's extensive background brings valuable expertise to a growing story franchise that spans film, television, games, and books.

Darnell added:

I am excited to partner with Osnat to build our slate and lead new projects into production. She has already worked at Baobab and has proven she has the creativity, experience, leadership skills, and collaborative instincts to get things done.

Schuler joins Baobab's creative team, which includes Darnell and Chief Content Officer Kane Lee ("Onigami Raijin Den"). Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and former president of Disney Feature Animation, and legendary Disney animator and Oscar-winning filmmaker Glen Keane (director of "Dear Basketball," animator of "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast"). Advisors and investors include.