WildBrain Picks Up ‘Zip and the Tiny Sprouts’ for MIPCOM Launch

WildBrain is heading to MIPCOM and MIPJunior 2025 as the global distributor for the 2D-animated preschool series Zip and the Tiny Sprouts. Winner of the 2025 Kidscreen Award for Best Web/App Series – Original, the​​Australian-produced series from Tiny Souls Media will be available to buyers as part of WildBrain’s animation slate.

“Zip and the Tiny Sprouts is a beautifully crafted series that blends creativity, compassion and developmental value,” said Katie Wilson, VP Global Sales & Acquisitions at WildBrain. “The Tiny Souls team have brought Harmony Hollow to life with humor, warmth and a deep understanding of what helps young hearts and minds grow. The show’s thoughtful approach to storytelling and fresh, fun songs make it a standout offering for buyers at MIPCOM and MIPJunior seeking high-quality preschool content.”

Zip and the Tiny Sprouts (52 x 7’) is described as a vibrant edutainment series rooted in developmental psychology​research​ and early-learning curricula. Each episode features original music and stories that explore themes such as patience, perseverance and gratitude.

The series invites preschoolers to whimsical Harmony Hollow, where each visit with Zip, Aria, Riff and Hum promises a delightful blend of nature’s beauty and the sparkle of imagination. These big-hearted heroes, brimming with compassion, courage and creativity, also show their quirks and challenges as they’re learning and growing as a team. Their strengths shine brighter with each new musical adventure, encouraging preschoolers to explore and find the joy in discovery — because “when we grow, we glow”!

Zip and the Tiny Sprouts was written and directed by International Emmy Award-winning producer Peter Johnston (Doodles) and Kyle Logan (Hip Hop Howls) of Fade in Studio’s 2D animation division, K Love You Bye, with Chris Bennett (Bluey, Super Smosh) serving as animation director​ and writer​. Lacey Mason (Sesame Workshop, Dodo Kids), Head of Development and Production at Tiny Souls Media,​​ also brings her expertise to the series, alongside Zachary Stuckelman, Ph.D, as the Head of Research and Curriculum.

“As a mother, I created Zip and the Tiny Sprouts to capture the messy, wonderful journey of growing up,” Shadi Toloui-Wallace, founder of Tiny Souls Media, shared. “The show is filled with music, laughter and heart — but at its core, it’s about giving children tools to learn, grow and understand who they are in a larger social world. WildBrain’s global reach allows us to share this message of growth and belonging with families everywhere.”

WildBrain invites buyers attending MIPJunior and MIPCOM to screen Zip and the Tiny Sprouts during the MIPJunior screenings. Visit WildBrain in the Canada Pavilion at R8.E1 or contact sales@wildbrain.com to learn more.