Dannie Festa

CEO, World Builder Entertainment | Chile/USA

Dannie Festa is an accomplished manager and producer with over 20 years of experience in the global entertainment industry. As founder and CEO of World Builder Entertainment, she leads the management and production of world-class talent, iconic IP, and internationally recognized brands. She is the Executive Producer of DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s hit franchise TROLLS (including Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together), and has successfully sold and set up projects with every major studio and streamer, including Amazon, Disney+, Netflix, Universal, Apple, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Sony.

Festa’s management portfolio includes the Merian C. Cooper/DeVito Artworks King Kong Skull Island property, New York Times bestselling authors, and a wide range of animation and VFX producers. In 2025, she expanded her brand platform with the launch of World Builder Publishing, a new division dedicated to cultivating authors and IP for cross-platform development. Her work spans brand management, publishing, and IP development, reflecting her unique ability to bridge creative storytelling with commercial opportunity.

A native Chilean, Festa brings an international sensibility to her collaborations with writers, directors, and studios. Earlier in her career, she honed her craft working alongside top producers and directors as a development executive. Her career combines two passions: championing visionary creators and producing content that resonates with audiences worldwide.