Disney, NBCUniversal Alum Susana Zepeda Joins Visualization Studio The Third Floor

by · Variety

The Third Floor has tapped veteran creative media executive Susana Zepeda as the visualization studio’s head of strategic partnerships. In her new role, Zepeda will oversee and build the company’s relationships with major studios, streamers and partners in live and immersive entertainment while leading projects from early development through production. 

Zepeda comes to The Third Floor with two decades of experience building creative alliances and talent-driven initiatives at companies like Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and NBUniversal. Her background in developing originals, production events and managing partnerships will be imperative to The Third Floor as the studio continues to broaden its work across film, streaming, animation, gaming and emerging immersive formats. 

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“Susana brings a sharp understanding of how studios and streamers are approaching their content strategies and where visualization can add real value,” said Chris Edwards, CEO and co-Founder of The Third Floor. “She’s already proving to be an invaluable connector for filmmakers and decision-makers looking to push creative and technical boundaries.” 

“I’ve long admired The Third Floor’s ability to help creators visualize what ultimately appears on screen,” said Zepeda. “I’m excited to strengthen our relationships with studios and streamers and champion the work our teams do from previs through final execution.” 

The Third Floor has been a leading visualization studio for more than 20 years, partnering with directors and designers to virtually prototype shots, scenes and experiences to streamline creative processes. The studio has contributed to franchises including “Fantastic 4: First Steps,” “Wicked: For Good” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”