Meet the peeps that make the dream work.

This kid grew up to be Philip Fier, CEO of HappyNest Entertainment, where he leads the company’s strategic direction and growth. He previously held senior executive roles at Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox, overseeing global distribution, financing, and major studio partnerships. Yes, he may present as a “numbers guy,” but his true calling is as a storyteller.

This kid grew up to be Jamie Piekarz, SVP of Development & Production at HappyNest Entertainment and an Emmy Award winning producer, creator, and children’s content executive known for shaping standout kids’ programming across global platforms. She most recently served as Head of Preschool at Apple TV+, overseeing series including Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Sago Mini Friends, and Duck & Goose. Previously, she led development and production across Corus Entertainment’s kids’ networks, guiding original series from concept through production for both Canadian and global audiences. For the record, she never became a figure skater or a Mountie but holds deep respect for both.

This kid grew up to be Anna Berthold-Zuk, EVP of Business Development & Operations at HappyNest Entertainment, where she helps drive strategy, partnerships, and growth across the company. Prior to HappyNest, she spent over a decade at United Talent Agency, where she built and led UTA Animation and represented top creators behind global franchises. Her childhood wardrobe held the prophecy to her career in animation.

This kid grew up to be Cara Fano, Vice President of Content Strategy & Operations at HappyNest Entertainment, where she drives franchise development, operations, and partnerships. She works across teams to build and scale IP into multi-channel businesses, unlocking long-term value. Prior to HappyNest, she worked across film, television, and marketing at Warner Bros., Sony TV, Management 360, and Stampede Ventures. It’s not surprising she made the jump from tree to “Nest.”

This kid grew up to be Derek Switaj, Director of Development at HappyNest Entertainment, where he identifies top-tier IP and pairs it with best-in-class writing and production talent to bring new franchises to life. He has worked in development across film, scripted and unscripted television, and animation at Apple TV+, HBO Max, Warner Bros., and CBS. He was born, and to this day remains, a big fan of donuts.

This kid grew up to be Dominique Prince Points, Creative Operations Coordinator at HappyNest Entertainment, where she helps align creative development, production workflows, and internal operations across the company. She previously worked in development and production at FuzzyDoor Entertainment and MACRO, supporting film and television projects from development through production and post. She’s been Glitterally Glamazing™ since Pre-K.