Short description
Virtual Reality Creative Development Studio.
Description
Kite & Lightning is a cinematic VR company that blends gaming, social and story to create emotionally transformative experiences. Founded by film industry veterans in 2013, the company is currently creating immersive computer-generated (CG) worlds that meld cinematic storytelling with interactive gaming. Known for its unprecedented technical and creative innovations in VR storytelling, the Los Angeles-based startup has succeeded in many genres to critical acclaim such as the Cannes Lions festival and the Toronto International Film Festival POP exhibits. Recent projects include a 4D VR experience for NBC’s “The Voice” featuring Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, & Gwen Stefani; and Lionsgate’s first VR narrative, a hybrid live action and CG experience starring Kate Winslet, Mekhi Phifer and Miles Teller
Last funding
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Total funding
$$121212
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Location
Los Angeles, California, United States, North America
Founded on
January 1, 2013
Non-profit?
No
Acquired?
No
Employees count
1-10
Revenue range
$1230 - 4560
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Investors
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Founders
Cory Strassburger, Ikrima Elhassan, Jason Hickner