Arcady Bay Entertainment is a family-founded business dedicated to the creation, discovery, development and marketing of superior entertainment content for children and their families.

With deep roots in the YA creative community, proven success in filmed and stage adaptations, and decades of blue chip marketing and sales expertise, ABE has the contacts and resources necessary to make your next family entertainment project  a critical and financial success.

David Paterson

Who We Are

Katherine Paterson, our Senior Creative Consultant, is a world reknowned author, critic and speaker in the world of children's literature.

David Paterson, our Creative Principal, is a Humanitas nominated screenwriter and playwright and the writer/producer of "Love, Ludlow (Sundance 2005) and "Bridge To Terabithia" (Walden/Disney 2007).

John Paterson, our VP - Producer, is a 20 year veteran of the Media and Marketing community, having worked with such top tier media companies as Young and Rubicam, AOL Time Warner and The Meredith Corporation.