Amit Russell Gicelter is an Academy Award® nominated producer, founder and CEO of The Hive Studio, as well as an accomplished content creator. Since its founding in 2010 in Israel, The Hive studio has grown into a leading animation hub, employing over 40 animators across four different locations, in Israel and Greece. With 20 years of industry experience, Amit has produced multiple award-winning short films, including the Oscar®-nominated Letter to a Pig and the shortlisted Black Slide.His work also includes television series for major broadcasters and high-end commercial content, utilizing a wide range of animation and live-action techniques. Amit Russell Gicelter has orchestrated numerous global co-productions, including pioneering collaborations with countries such as Greece, the UAE, and Canada, marking significant firsts in those partnerships. In addition to his work, Amit is an advocate for the Israeli animation industry, whether through years of involvement with the Israeli Animators' Guild or co-founding Animation Israel, a committee dedicated to supporting, expanding, and promoting the Israeli animation industry worldwide.