About Us

Wind Sun Sky is a next-generation content studio. Women-led, tech-forward, and dedicated to creating innovative, multi-platform stories that connect with audiences everywhere.

Our Story

Pioneering Next-Gen Storytelling

As the metaverse and digital ecosystems transform how audiences engage with content, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment is leading the evolution of storytelling across platforms—from games and series to live events. We’re proving that scripted and interactive content can thrive in digital-first spaces, whether through Twilight Daycare: The Show on Roblox, My Singing Monsters Fandemonium’s live-streamed fandom experiences on YouTube, or interactive digital activations and events with Future Chicken and The McCarty Family.

Our agile hybrid pipeline—blending traditional animation with real-time game engine technology—lets us turn gameplay into narrative and fans into participants. By crafting immersive, cross-platform stories that resonate with Gen A, WSS is redefining how the next generation connects with their favorite worlds.

Values

Our Core Values

At Wind Sun Sky, our values guide everything we create. They reflect our commitment to people, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

People-First Innovation

We put human connection at the heart of everything we do, fostering inclusion and empowering diverse voices to spark bold ideas.

Collaborative Excellence

We break down silos and unite talents across platforms, thriving on open communication, teamwork, and shared success.

Fearless Creativity

We take smart risks and push boundaries, embracing new technologies to deliver groundbreaking stories.

Audience-Centric Approach

We stay deeply connected to our audience, blending data-driven insights with creator-led vision to craft content that resonates.

Leadership

Catherine Winder, CEO & Founder

Catherine Winder (Invincible, The Angry Birds Movie 1 & 2, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) is the CEO and Founder of Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, a next-gen content studio merging storytelling and technology. With decades of experience in film, TV, digital media, and gaming, she has built strong partnerships with studios and creators, championing the creation of impactful, creator driven franchises to inspire and push the boundaries of entertainment.

A trailblazer in multi-platform storytelling, Catherine has led innovative projects that mix animation, live action, interactivity, and real-time tech. On Roblox, she pioneered scripted series and gamified worlds based on Twilight Daycare, Jailbreak, and Creatures of Sonaria. She also drives original IP like Future Chicken, a planet-positive kids’ brand, and collaborates with YouTube stars like Like Nastya and The McCarty Family to expand their reach through story-driven content.

Team

Creativity Powered by Collaboration

Our collaborative team brings passion, creativity, and technical expertise to every project – driving innovation and shaping bold, multi-platform stories.

Jill Hotchkiss (She/Her)

Head of Brand Creative and Strategy

Jill Hotchkiss

(She/Her)

Head of Brand Creative and Strategy

Jill Hotchkiss is responsible for growing Wind Sun Sky’s brand strategy and shaping creative campaigns to expand its international reach.

An Emmy Award-winning storyteller, Jill brings 20 years of global experience engaging audiences of all ages – from adults to tweens and kids and drives the studio’s marketing and strategic brand building efforts for their wide range of genre properties and oversees the studio’s YouTube to social media teams including strategic campaigns to content creation.

As the former Vice President of Content Marketing for Disney Branded Television, she led the creative brand vision and strategy for all content marketing assets for Disney +, Disney Channel and Disney Junior, driving engagement and growth across iconic franchises. Such substantial projects include Emmy-award winning The Clinton 12, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Monsters at Work, and High School Musical.

Philip Lui (He/Him)

Editor / Team Lead

Philip Lui

(He/Him)

Editor / Team Lead

Editorial Lead, Philip “Phil” Lui, has been with Wind Sun Sky Entertainment for four years, where he oversees the pipeline and workflow planning for post-production. With over a decade of experience across feature films, documentaries, animated series, vertical video, and factual entertainment, Phil brings both technical expertise and creative vision to every project.

His credits include The Addams Family 2 (Amazon Prime), Psi Cops (Adult Swim), Punk (Crave), Border Security: Canada’s Front Line (Nat Geo), and I Am Jackie O (Crave).

Throughout his career, he has led editorial teams with a multi-platform approach, ensuring stories are crafted to resonate across formats and audiences.

Phil is particularly interested in how film and media shape contemporary culture, and his deep knowledge of the craft is complemented by his commitment to innovate.

Sandi Gisbert (She/Her)

Senior Director of Production

Sandi Gisbert

(She/Her)

Senior Director of Production

Sandi Gisbert is the Senior Director of Production at Wind Sun Sky. Guiding projects from the very first idea through to the final delivery. With a steady hand and a creative mindset, Sandi helps keep productions on track. Balancing timelines, people, and processes that gives space for innovation to flourish.

Her producing experience spans animation, visual effects, live action, and digital content. Some of her credits include The Future Chicken Today Show, Planet Protecting with Potato (CBC), Psi Cops (Adult Swim Canada), and Invincible (Amazon Prime). Sandi also produced branded content and trailers for major video games like Godfall (Gearbox) and Marvel’s Realm of Champions (Kabam), as well as live-action commercials for TELUS, RBC, and Equifax.

Beyond the studio, Sandi shares her expertise as an instructor and curriculum developer at Vancouver Community College, helping to train the next generation of animation and VFX producers.