Manchester Animation Festival

Alison Warner is Head of Original Content for Blue Zoo Animation and has responsibility for the growth and exploitation of Blue Zoo’s original in-house content including the Number 1 hit shows Mojo Swoptops, Numberblocks, Alphablocks, Millie and Lou and Big Tree City.

She is also charged with sourcing original properties from third parties to develop and produce in house. From pre-school to features, Blue Zoo looks for outstanding unique content to complement our in-house IP.

Blue Zoo is one of the largest independent animation studios in the UK and is a B Corp certified business. We strive to make characterful content to be proud of, with a focus on joyful, comedic stories and education content.

Alison previously served as Vice President of I.P. Sales, Acquisitions and Co-Productions for Technicolor Creative Development. While there, Alison developed and implemented funding and sales strategies for TCD’s in-house animated properties and sourced new properties to acquire or co-produce.

Alison is passionate about making outstanding animated shows for children of all ages that excite, enhance, and entertain. She is also on the Advisory board for the Children’s Media Conference, the British Screen Forum and Vice Chair for Create Central.