About us •
Established in 2019, Tel-Aviv based production company Sklan&Ka is a joint venture between its CEO, media-veteran Yair Sklan, and renowned France based SAMKA Group.
Sklan&Ka collaborates with both acclaimed and upcoming creative talents by funding their writing and work processes, thereby securing unique source material, while teaming up with international partners to generate the most exciting fresh content for viewers around the globe.
We create audio-visual content by attaching the right producers, distributors and broadcasting platforms, securing private and public funding and managing the processes and progress of each project. Sklan&Ka offers tailor-made services for any industry player who is looking to co-produce, co-develop and cooperate with international partners to accomplish international success.
Yair Sklan – CEO
Yair co-founded Sklan&Ka after more than 18 years of experience as a leading executive in the international TV industry at the likes of Dori Media Darset, Dori Media Spike and Imagine Media Kids. With thousands of TV hours produced, acquired and distributed, Yair’s wide range of expertise spans from production, channel operations and acquisition, to sales, marketing and business development.
Yankale Amzalleg – Head of Production
Yankale joined in 2023, after heading productions for Tedy production and Herzliya studios.
Yankale has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. After joining CEO Yair Sklan on his visionary and exciting journey, they continue to nurture Sklan&Ka’s exceptional portfolio and productions year on year.
Our team •
The group •
SAMKA GROUP is a small constellation of 7 companies.
Our companies are based in France (Paris, Angoulême, Tourcoing), England (London), Italy (Milan) and Israel (Tel Aviv), and include international distribution, animation and fiction production (prime time and youth), and 2D and 3D manufacturing studios.
The managers of our subsidiaries are experienced and highly regarded in their markets. They work in close collaboration and in good spirits.
We offer our associates, customers and partners the best of both worlds: we combine the strength of a diversified international group with the agility and creativity of boutique companies.
Animation
Samka (Paris) produces animated series. Original creations and adaptations of highly successful comic strips. Headed by Samuel Kaminka, the company aims to entertain children the world over.
Fiction & Documentaries
Headed by Yair Sklan, Sklan&Ka (Tel-Aviv) produces documentaries , kids, teens and prime-time fiction series. Firmly focused on the international market, the company combines the creativity of Israeli talent with a strong international network.
Founded by Stéphane Kaminka and Samuel Kaminka, KAM&KA (Paris) produces prime-time fiction. The company is currently developing a dozen projects in all genres, as well as two ongoing series for France Télévisions and TF1. The 18 hours already produced have each been well received by critics and met with audience success.
GOOD KARMA (Milan) produces children’s fiction, animated series and develops prime-time fiction. Directed by Caterina Vacchi, the company brings Italian talent to the international market.
Service
UNIQUE ANIMATION (Angoulême), headed by Samuel Kaminka, is a service and executive production company specializing in the production of digital 2D animation series (character and set design, animation and special effects).
KAZOO Animation, in partnership with Blue Zoo, where the art of captivating storytelling and beautiful animation intertwine. Nestled in the city of Tourcoing, France, our esteemed studio serves as a sanctuary for nurturing creative talent and fostering innovation. Experience our passion for crafting compelling animated stories with vibrant characters in series and feature film animation, destined to inspire a global audience.
Distribution
Jetpack is a leader in independent distribution. Ranked the world’s best kids distributor by Kidscreen in 2021/2022, the company headed by Dominic Gardiner sells a catalog of over 900 hours of children and family content worldwide, from more than 60 international producers.