Rick Rey is a founder and media executive in Los Angeles
For over 15 years I’ve been deeply involved in the evolution of media. I was part of a small group of video pioneers in the early 2000s who helped build the video space from its infancy into the massive industry it is today. I started vlogging & creating video-powered digital products in 2005, and went on to develop & produce an abundance of original video content streamed hundreds of millions of times across networks and platforms – much of it in partnership with brands, and much of it collaboratively with top talent. In 2015 I co-founded an immersive media studio (later sold to STX Entertainment) with the goal of bringing VR to the mainstream where I produced over 100 star-driven experiences viewed 100M+ times across platforms. I’ve had the opportunity to shape and lead digital strategies for major media companies and video startups alike, including my own.
Experience
STX Entertainment
Co-President, VR & Immersive Entertainment
A next generation movie studio
Acquired
Surreal
CEO & Co-founder
A virtual reality content studio
Acquired
The Walt Disney Company
GM Entertainment, Maker Studios
A global media conglomerate
Maker Studios
VP, Original Programming
A leading multi-channel network
Acquired
Blip
VP, Production & Development
An early online video platform (blip.tv)
Acquired
Honors & Awards
(Selection)
Emmy Awards
Outstanding Interactive Enhancement to a Daytime Program
Nominated (2017)
Shorty Awards
Best Use of Virtual Reality / 360 Video
Nominated (2018)
Nominated (2017)
Winner (2016)
Webby Awards
Best Reality Series
Winner (2014)
International Academy of Web Television Awards
Best Documentary Series
Best Hosted Series
Nominated 3x (2014)
Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards
Best Reality Series
Winner (2013)
Headlines
(Selection)
Branded Content
(Selection)
PepsiCo
GEICO
Verizon
Nickelodeon
Disney Channel
FOX
Vanity Fair
Capital One
The Clorox Company
Fusion
Intel
Asus
Kingsford
Canon
Public Speaking
(Selection of Keynotes, Podcasts, & Sessions)
MIPTV
VidCon
NATPE
STREAM Market
Digital Hollywood
Hollywood Radio & TV Society
SXSW
ProMax
NY Media Festival
UNCVR (Horizon Media)
Strictly Business Podcast (Variety)
Reddit AMA
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