Self-taught, Jérôme started his first production company at age 19 and began producing TV documentary and magazine programs mainly for France 5. Factual series followed with international broadcasters including Discovery Channel. After joining the Cross River adventure a few years later, he quickly got the animation bug. He breathes life into programs for traditional channels as well as to “web-native” series simply because he was told that financing them was impossible. At the same time, he has developed the company’s 3D studio. The poster with the Shadok’s series motto “If there’s no solution, it’s because there’s no problem" is proudly displayed in his office.

He likes: The smell of coffee in the morning, the unknown, seeking solutions, finding THE solution, off track skiing, peace and quiet before 7 AM, fermented grapes after 8 PM (even though they give him gas)

He doesn't like: The words “impossible” and “complicated” as well as “no” and “maybe.” He dislikes being out of ideas, and he hates celery roots!

Michel contributed to the creation of the well known French production company, Les Armateurs and to the first volume of the highly successful Kirikou film saga. He then managed and produced animated shows, features and documentaries for companies including Odec Kids Cartoon and Je Suis Bien Content. He joined Cross River to develop the growth of digital, TV and film production in fiction, documentaries and animation.

He likes: Beautiful human beings on the inside, being cool and laughing

He doesn't like: Jerks, especially when there are too many of them

Virginie began her career at France Télévisions with the editorial follow-up of co-productions in fiction and animation. She then became a key player in writing for children, signing bibles and scripts for series including Titeuf, Will, The Crumpets, Kikoumba, SamSam and Milly Miss Questions. She was also a script doctor and screenwriter of short and feature films for Sacrebleu Productions, Autour de Minuit and Folimage. She operates regularly in schools (CEEA and La Poudrière) but primarily at Cross River to implement and bring to life its highly attractive projects.

She likes: Splendor in the Grass, watching clouds, single malt whiskey (but don’t tell anyone), watching movies all day long, creating links, bridges, archways and aqueducts, diving into cold water and Simone Veil

She doesn't like: Injustice, tasteless vegetables that are all the same size, cowardice, mean words, slipping sentences and styrofoam cups

A huge fan of children’s content for as long as she can remember, Chrystel has many years of experience with TV channels, beginning in PR for the Youth Department of France Télévisions. After veering towards the acquisition of kids’ programs for TPS and Canal+, she launched MaGicC, her own company, and now assists Cross River with its target strategy designed to convince and promote its top projects in France and abroad.

She likes: The French cartoon classic, Le Roi et L’Oiseau (The King and the Mockingbird), swimming in crystal (not Chrystel!) clear water, watching her children grow up, kitsch and disco, Greta Thunberg

She doesn't like: Pessimists, gory movies, bad faith, itchy sweaters, the sound of an alarm clock

An impassioned graphics and programming specialist, Paul explored different aspects of the broadcasting industry, especially at Autour de Minuit and Normaal before entering the world of animation. At Cross River, he shares his expertise in developing tools and production methods primarily based on open source software. (Editor’s note: he’s a hot shot but too modest to admit it.)

He likes: Coding (I for I in Paul.get  like (all=True) , a quiet atmosphere, organized chaos, web radio (bide-et-musique.com) and typing on the keyboard standing up!

He doesn't like: Line 13 of the Paris Metro and flavored yoghurts

Deborah trained in the international series sector of Gaumont Animation. At Cross River, she coolly, calmly and efficiently manages and organizes all of our projects and coordinates the super teams involved.

She likes: Being in a good mood, laughing, chilled people, weird music, surprises

She doesn't like: Being in a bad mood, not laughing, uncool people or those who walk slowly, bad surprises

Armelle specializes in broadcast and event production. At Cross River she primarily focuses on the administration of super productions and the company’s very human resources!

She likes: Parmesan cheese, paddling and words that  don’t start with a P, like respect

She doesn't like: Mushrooms, intolerant people, bad memories

Zoé is a screenwriter specializing in live action and animation (notably for Nate is Late) and a coordinator for the French association, Les Femmes s’Animent. Her untiring efforts at Cross River are directed at providing assistance to its teams and cultivating their intellectual gardens by thoroughly watering their blossoming projects.

She likes: Cute animals, creative people, raising kefir in her fridge and dark chocolate

She doesn't like: Inertia, losing an Escape Game, talking before having her first coffee and white chocolate