Brad Winderbaum, a highly accomplished and innovative figure in the entertainment industry, has made a significant impact as the Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation at Marvel Studios. Prior to his current role, he served as a Vice President of Production and Development, overseeing various projects within the Marvel Universe.
Winderbaum's impressive resume includes executive producer credits for blockbuster films such as "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Ant-Man". He has also been instrumental in shaping the Marvel One-shot program, producing a series of short films that explore the interconnectedness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In addition to his work on feature films, Winderbaum has developed behind-the-scenes documentaries and interactive campaigns for various Marvel properties, including "Iron Man 2", "Thor", "Captain America: The First Avenger", and "Marvel's The Avengers".
Born and raised in Rockland County, New York, Winderbaum's fascination with comic books and science fiction began at a young age. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from New York University, where he honed his skills as a visual artist and stage designer.
Winderbaum's artistic inclinations led him to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in film production from the University of Southern California. His graduate thesis, a sci-fi thriller titled "Satacracy 88", earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Broadband Drama and a Webby People's Choice Award for Best Film and Video Dramatic Series.
The success of "Satacracy 88" led to the development of a second season, which received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment. Winderbaum's innovative approach to storytelling and his ability to engage audiences have made him a valuable asset to the Marvel Studios team.
