Snarky ElePHANT PRESS

June 18, 2026 - New York, NY - Snarky Elephant Productions (SEP), the independent production company whose work has centered LGBTQ+ stories and underrepresented artists since its founding in 2018, today announced the appointment of Toby Shorter as Chief Legal Officer, a forthcoming expansion of its board of directors, and the transition of founder Vishaal Reddy from his role as Chief Executive Officer. The company has begun a formal CEO search.

Over the last six years, Snarky Elephant Productions has accomplished more than I could have ever imagined. Together, we launched three artist incubator programs, produced numerous live events, developed short films and independent series, and brought a feature film to life. Along the way, we built partnerships, championed emerging artists, and created opportunities for countless creatives to connect, learn, and grow.

At Snarky Elephant, we don’t blend in. We make content that sticks, bites, and refuses to apologize. This year was about sharpening our tools - scripts, pitch decks, absurd-but-true ideas- and laying the foundation for stories that actually matter.

Today, we are excited to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Insomnia, a groundbreaking dark comedy series that delves deep into the life of...