Anya Zander grew up in the commercial production industry surrounded by family members in both live action and animation. After graduating from F.I.T. with a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications, she moved to London and worked at USA Today International generating advertising sales. Her natural ability in marketing and networking brought her industry accolades and financial success. But her heart had always been in the advertising and production business. Anya returned to New York in 2007 and began her career in commercial production as head of sales and marketing for Lost Highway Films.