Escape.ai Establishes Star-Studded Strategic Advisory Board to Shape the Future of Creator-Driven Entertainment

Unmatched Expertise to Accelerate the Future of Neo Cinema and Creator Economy

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- escape.ai, the world's first Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace, is proud to announce the formation of its powerhouse advisory board. This group of experts brings unparalleled insights and guidance as escape.ai drives innovation in the creator economy. As the industry shifts toward direct-to-audience engagement, escape.ai is assembling leaders to shape the future of content distribution.

"Entertainment is at a crossroads - traditional distribution models no longer serve the next generation of creators," said John Gaeta, Founder of escape.ai. "Bringing together this caliber of industry leadership is a strategic game-changer as we scale. From blockbuster franchises to cutting-edge streaming, gaming and gen AI platforms, our advisors have shaped the future of entertainment. Their combined expertise across content and advanced technology positions us to redefine how creators and audiences connect — and accelerate escape.ai's rise as the go-to destination for Neo Cinema and beyond."

Strategic Industry Leaders Join Advisory Board

escape.ai has secured some of the most influential names in entertainment and technology to drive its next phase of growth:

• Kiri Hart – Acclaimed Film Producer (The Creator), Pixar Executive Producer (Soul, Luca) and former Lucasfilm SVP (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), advising on tentpole development.
• Tony Driscoll –Former Disney, AT&T, and Warner Bros. executive, VP of Epic Games' Creator Economy, advising on platform economics and creator monetization.
• Andrew Schneider – Former SVP of Marketing at Disney+ and ESPN+, advising on direct-to-consumer strategy and platform growth.
• Jamil Molidina – Former Google, EA, and Inworld executive with expertise in the gaming industry, distribution and generative AI, advising on business strategy and partnerships.
• Glenn Lucas – Television and film producer with extensive experience in venture capital. Currently at Composite Ventures, advising on strategic investments and partnerships.
• Eric Berger – Chief Digital Officer at Sony Pictures and CEO of Crackle, SVP at Time Warner and current CEO at Cricket Media, advising on streaming sector strategy.
• Kevin Kay – Former President of Paramount Network, CMT, Spike TV, and TV Land, advising on entertainment industry opportunities and content.
• Anurag Banerjee - Co-Founder and Group CPTO at LightFury Games and former executive at Ubisoft, Rocksteady, Warner Bros Games, and Improbable, advising on social-interactive streaming platforms and architecture. LightFury is an escape.ai tech partner.

Andrew Schneider, who led audience growth for some of the biggest streaming platforms, believes escape.ai is uniquely positioned for the future. "Escape.ai provides an exciting glimpse into the future of entertainment, combining the compelling storytelling format of Netflix with the immersive, interactive experiences of Fortnite."

Tony Driscoll, a veteran in digital platforms and creator-driven ecosystems, sees escape.ai as a catalyst for reshaping entertainment. "The creator economy is exploding, and the power is shifting toward the artists, filmmakers, and innovators who can engage audiences on their own terms," said Driscoll. "escape.ai is building the infrastructure for this new era—where creators own their work, distribute directly, and monetize in ways legacy platforms can't support."

Anurag Banerjee, a renowned live interactive streaming architect says, "Lightfury Games is proud to be a tech partner to EscapeAI, a cutting-edge futuristic tech powerhouse building a neo-cinema and neo play content distribution platform. We're really excited to collaborate with John and the incredible Escape team."

With a world-class advisory board in place and a clear vision for the future, escape.ai is building the next evolution of Neo Cinema—offering a new model for how creative content is distributed, experienced, and valued in the digital age.

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About escape.ai

escape.ai inspires and empowers visionary creators and curious audiences by pioneering the next generation of digital entertainment, where technology and artistry converge to shape the future. Its mission is to revolutionize digital entertainment by curating and amplifying boundary-pushing experiences for a global audience. escape.ai champions creators who innovate with generative AI, advanced game engines, and emergent technologies, offering platforms for storytelling, art, and interactive experiences—and creating sustainable pathways for creators to monetize their work. escape.ai is the premier destination for audiences seeking breakthrough digital entertainment. Through Neo Cinema (shorts, shows, films, and videos) and Neo Play (interactive experiences), escape.ai presents game engine-driven and Gen AI-powered entertainment that redefines traditional boundaries, creating stunning, immersive and interactive worlds accessible on any screen.

Founded by Academy Award-Winner John Gaeta (The Matrix, Magic Leap, Epic Games, Lucasfilm/Disney), escape.ai envisions an evolving media landscape that is accessible and rewarding to audiences and creators alike. As technology continues to revolutionize entertainment media, escape.ai provides a crucial intersection between high-quality curated streaming content and a social-interactive creator marketplace that encourages cinematic experimentation and innovation at reduced financial risks. escape.ai redefines traditional content distribution by showcasing the world's most engaging digital content from emerging and established creators.

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