David Michel is a Paris-based international producer who co-founded Marathon Media (2001) before launching Cottonwood Media in 2014.Under David's tenure as General Manager of Marathon Media, the company grew to become a leading kids&family content producer and one of the few global players specializing in co-productions between Europe & North America. Marathon is known for global hits such as "Totally Spies", which David co-created. Since 2001, David has produced over 13 shows, most of them still airing internationally.In 2014, David founded Cottonwood Media. Cottonwood creates, produces and invests in premium, talent-driven content with a focus on bringing together North American and European audiences.