Joris is a Producer, Business Developer and Consultant with more than 20 years of international experience.
He started his career in Switzerland as AVM’s Production Manager for the video production “Chronicles of the 20th Century“ for the German multinational conglomerate Bertelsmann.
For worldwide distributor Peppermint Joris represented the North and South American market as Sales Manager.
In 2003 he started his own boutique worldwide distribution company, ohm:tv, where he is still owner and CEO. Ohm:tv was a pioneer in distribution of short content, mainly animation, to the telecommunication companies as first VOD content. As worldwide distributor he sold e.g. Trixter’s animation series “Lilly the Witch” (26 x 22’) to more than 35 countries.
Starting 2014 Joris’ and ohm:tv’s focus is on being a ‘matchmaker’ and co-producer for his clients and partners in search of financing for their projects. One of his major clients is Indian market leader in animation production, Cosmos-Maya. Joris consults as an expert to grow their business from national to international success. Joris is and was responsible as consultant for Cosmos-Maya’s animation co-productions with European and North American partners.

Speaking on: Pitchfest 2; Pitchfest 2