About Spike & Crown Studios
Read about our amazing story--how we went from indie short film production to full-on remote startup.
Established March 2021
Spike & Crown Studios is an independent animation production company. We're made up of talented individuals who have over 50 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Spike & Crown Studios started in March 2021 as a fully remote studio driven by the passion and a desire to change the way we highlight diverse stories.
Audrey Di Faye
Producer | Audrey co-wrote The House of La Mancha. Her short films have appeared at LACMA, KPBS, and USC.
Frans Kusuma
CCO & Director | Frans is the visionary of La Mancha. He worked on The Pick of Destiny.
John Lee
Head of Production | John co-wrote The House of La Mancha and specializes in background painting and 3D modelling.
Audrey Di Faye
Producer | Audrey co-wrote The House of La Mancha. Her short films have appeared at LACMA, KPBS, and USC.
Frans Kusuma
CCO & Director | Frans is the visionary of La Mancha. He worked on The Pick of Destiny.
John Lee
Head of Production | John co-wrote The House of La Mancha and specializes in background painting and 3D modelling.
Edward Alva
COO & Editor | Ed's work was nominated for an Academy Award. At SCS he leads the post-production team.
Sunni Hepburn
Head of Sales, Producer | Sunni, podcast host of The Book of Lies, is a key part of the studio.
Marc Hawson
Technical Director | Marc worked on The Life of Pi. He is 3D modelling La Mancha.
Gigi Rosenfeld
Head of Brand | Gigi works at Discovery+. Her premium vision will lead the way for quality merch.
Edward Alva
COO & Editor | Ed's work was nominated for an Academy Award. At SCS he leads the post-production team.
Sunni Hepburn
Head of Sales, Producer | Sunni, podcast host of The Book of Lies, is a key part of the studio.
Marc Hawson
Technical Director | Marc worked on The Life of Pi. He is 3D modelling La Mancha.
Gigi Rosenfeld
Head of Brand | Gigi works at Discovery+. Her premium vision will lead the way for quality merch.
Katherine Ramos
Line Producer | Kat is a major player in the entertainment industry. She keeps La Mancha on track.
Vincent Hsiao
Associate Producer | Vince is a key business partner helping us to scope opportunities and execute on everything.
Michelle Katz
Advisory Board & Legal Counsel | Michelle worked on Jurrasic Park and IP like Crash Bandicoot. She is indomitable.
Wira Winata
Advisory Board | Wira visual developed "WishDragon." His expertise shaped La Mancha as part of the advisory board.
Katherine Ramos
Line Producer | Kat is a major player in the entertainment industry. She keeps La Mancha on track.
Vincent Hsiao
Associate Producer | Vince is a key business partner helping us to scope opportunities and execute on everything.
Michelle Katz
Advisory Board & Legal Counsel | Michelle worked on Jurrasic Park and IP like Crash Bandicoot. She is indomitable.
Wira Winata
Advisory Board | Wira visual developed "WishDragon." His expertise shaped La Mancha as part of the advisory board.
We're proudly supported by:
Our Executive Producers
Kim Estes
Executive Producer | Emmy Award Winner, Kim Estes, the voice of Cuco, and is a huge proponent of SCS.
Jonathan Otero
Executive Producer | Jonathan is a businessman and gasoline trader turned executive producer for The House of La Mancha.
Tamera Otero
Executive Producer | Tamera is a writer and animation afficianado. Her creative energy includes producing The House of La Mancha.
Greg Hwang
Executive Producer | Greg is a U.S. Army veteran and filmmaker. His short film premiered at the LACMA in 2019.
Kim Estes
Executive Producer | Emmy Award Winner, Kim Estes, the voice of Cuco, and is a huge proponent of SCS.
Jonathan Otero
Executive Producer | Jonathan is a businessman and gasoline trader turned executive producer for The House of La Mancha.
Tamera Otero
Executive Producer | Tamera is a writer and animation afficianado. Her creative energy includes producing The House of La Mancha.
Greg Hwang
Executive Producer | Greg is a U.S. Army veteran and filmmaker. His short film premiered at the LACMA in 2019.
Our team has a history in making stories come to life. Join us.
