Speaker Frank Saperstein

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Frank Saperstein

Writer & Executive Producer

Surprise Bag Inc

Frank Saperstein oversees all aspects of development, production, programming, distribution, digital and licensing opportunities for his boutique shingle, Surprise Bag, Inc. Previously, Frank served as EVP of Tricon’s Kids, Family & Animation business where he launched the division leveraging the company's extensive development, production and distribution expertise, while expanding strategic partnerships with creators, co-producers, broadcasters and ancillary revenue opportunities. He recently Executive Produced the award-winning animated comedy “Counterfeit Cat” airing on Teletoon, YTV and Disney XD worldwide. Frank’s experience as an Annecy Award Winning and Primetime Emmy & BAFTA Nominated Executive Producer, Writer, Director and Senior Executive spans hundreds of hours of live action, animation and hybrid productions for television, pilots, feature films and digital content. Prior to joining Tricon, he was SVP of Family Television for Entertainment One, SVP of Kids and Animation for Blueprint Entertainment, Co-CEO/Creative Director of PASI (Philippine Animation Studio, Inc.) and a Development Executive with VH1/MTV Networks. Frank’s credits include gender- bending classics “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”, (CBS), “Bob & Margaret” (Comedy Central) and “Ren & Stimpy”, (Nickelodeon), as well as a stint as Producer/Director with Prince’s Paisley Park Studios. Frank holds an MFA from New York University where he won a Ten Best Student Oscar.

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