ABOUT US
Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world. Guru builds unique creative partnerships that support production, financing, distribution, licensing and brand management across all platforms.
Our Team

Frank Falcone
President | Executive Creative Director

Samara Melanson
VP of Production

Lauren Leinburd
SVP of Business Affairs & General Counsel

Mark Pinder
VP of Technology

Dattaguru Mahabal
VP of Finance

Babita Jassal
VP of People & Culture

Daniel Rattner
VP of Marketing

Brandon James Scott
Creative Director, Design

Matt Jones
Head of CG

Sue Jung
Head of Talent Acquisition

Yurie Rocha
Director

Andrew Strimaitis
Animation Director

Chris Bobinski
Studio Assets Director

Bryan Huo
Workflow Design Process Engineer

Corey Caplan
Sr. Director of International Sales

Alex D’Avolio
Post Production Supervisor/Production Associate

Dave Padbury
Development Executive

Kathleen Turner
Senior Marketing Manager

Julie Chivers
Contracts Manager

Elizabeth Barr
Business Affairs Manager

Sarah McDonald
People & Culture + Community Engagement Manager

Silvia La
People & Culture Coordinator