About
Hatchling Media is an independent IP studio developing original children’s and middle-grade story worlds for publishing, animation, and transmedia adaptation. We create creator-owned series built on strong educational, emotional, and franchise foundations.
Our model combines in-house IP creation with a rotating network of specialist collaborators across editorial, visual development, and story packaging.
Founder
Albert Massay
Creator & IP Lead
Albert Massay creates original children’s and middle-grade properties spanning animation, publishing, and educational storytelling. His work centers on culturally grounded settings, scalable story worlds, and series designed from the ground up for adaptation. Current and recent IP includes the Speedeet & Wilar Caribbean series and multiple properties in active development for publishing and screen.
Core Creative Functions
Hatchling Media operates with a project-based specialist bench. Team composition scales per IP and per submission package.
Development & Adaptation
IP Development & Packaging — Contract Producers
Franchise structuring, pitch materials, and adaptation pathways from manuscript to screen and interactive formats.
- Pitch decks and series bibles
- Franchise architecture and adaptation roadmaps
- Submission packages
Visual Development
Illustration & World Design — Project Artists
Visual development materials for agent, publisher, and studio pitch packages.
- Character sheets and world maps
- Lookbooks and cover concepts
- Diagrams, educational graphics, and visual supplements
Editorial
Children’s & MG Editorial — Specialist Editors
Developmental and age-band editorial passes for middle-grade and children’s manuscripts.
- Pacing, clarity, and voice consistency
- Age calibration
- Series continuity audits
Depending on project needs, Hatchling Media engages additional specialists in curriculum design, audio adaptation, interactive concept development, and transmedia extensions.
Studio Model
Hatchling Media uses a studio-bench model: a flexible network of experienced creative specialists engaged per project. This allows each IP to be developed by the right experts while maintaining creator ownership and creative continuity across all properties.
Current Development
Middle-Grade Series
Children’s Animation IP
Education-Integrated Story Worlds
Transmedia Concept Franchises
Capabilities
- Series bibles and pitch decks
- Value-enhancement packs (maps, diagrams, guides)
- Curriculum supplements and teacher guides
- Adaptation packaging for screen and interactive media
Professional Inquiries
We welcome conversations about partnerships, licensing, and collaboration. Select the category that best fits your inquiry.
Licensing Opportunities
Merchandise, publishing rights, and character licensing for existing IP.
Development Partnerships
Co-development and financing for projects in our development slate.
Co-production Opportunities
Joint production partnerships for animation, series, and content.
Distribution Partnerships
Platform distribution, international rights, and regional partnerships.
Brand Collaborations
Brand integration, sponsored content, and promotional partnerships.
Media & Press Inquiries
Interviews, press coverage, and media requests.
Serious inquiries may request access to pitch materials, previews, or press kits.