Eric Calderon

As the executive vice president of creative development for Falcon’s Beyond, Eric Calderon focuses on IP expansion for entertainment content and consumer products. He leads the development process, guiding IPs through the various stages of all transmedia realms. Eric oversees talent acquisition and negotiates contracts for above-the-line talent as well as studios and production companies. He strategizes with the Falcon’s Beyond executive team on pitch content, presentations, and sales efforts.

Prior to joining Falcon’s Beyond, Eric served as SVP at Octopie Studios where he spearheaded their creative development efforts. He teamed up with the Russo Brothers, of The Avengers fame, on the TV series Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.

Eric’s animation career has spanned three decades, and during that time, he has worked for several high-profile companies, including Warner Bros. Animation, 20th Century Fox Film, Sega, and MTV Animation. He also ran his own independent production company called Wild Boar Media and led international creative business development at Japanese anime studio Gonzo Digimation Holding. Eric has served in various capacities such as writer, show runner, director, and development executive.

Eric has more than a dozen major animated TV series credits. He was the co-producer/writer for Afro Samurai starring Samuel L. Jackson, and he served as showrunner for Transformers: The Combiner Wars and its sequel, Titans Return. Additionally, Eric has been a producer and/or consultant on kids’ TV series and franchises like Slugterra (Disney XD / Nerd Corps Entertainment) and Sonic: The Hedgehog (Sega Corp / Cartoon Network). He also co-created and published an original graphic novel with Samuel L. Jackson called Cold Space.

Eric created and hosts an industry-focused educational YouTube channel called Surviving Animation.

Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in eastern religion and mythology studies from William & Mary.