Jo Daris, 54, started his career in large FMCG companies, ending up at Hasbro in a European role for Trading Cards and Trading Card Games. From there, he joined Studio 100 to build up the international business for them, which resulted in opening up the international office in Munich, the acquisition of EM Entertainment and the opening of Studio 100 Animation in France. He then moved to m4e as Chief Content Officer. After the sale of m4e to Studio 100, Jo continued in this role in the newly merged company. Today Jo co-owns Toon2Tango, a creative production hub for animated series and features, where he fulfils the role of Chief Creative Officer.
Simultaneously he also worked for Belgian prodco Fobic Films in various roles, from financing to production managemen and production. Fobic produces theatrical features and prime time television for the Belgian market. Lately Jo has also joined the ranks of Geronimo in Belgium, helping them to sell and produce high concept series for the streaming platforms.
As a producer Jo is best known for Wissper, Agent 203 and Grisù and for various prime time series and theatrical releases in Belgium.
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Speaking on: Pitchfest 1; Pitchfest 1