Breakthrough makes kids & family hire

Canada-based producer and distributor Breakthrough Entertainment has hired Martha Sepulveda as its new development and production chief for kids and family programming.

She will work up Breakthrough’s kids and family slate from its Toronto offices, and report to Joan Lambur, executive VP, Family Entertainment.

Sepulveda joins Breakthrough from Canadian kids producer Sinking Ship where she was development manager and her credits included Chirp and This is Scarlett and Isaiah.

“Martha brings an outstanding track record of achievement and experience in kids and family entertainment to Breakthrough Entertainment,” said Lambur.

“Her credits as a producer and impressive development work have earned her a solid reputation as both a creative talent and business executive.”