BJ Schwartz
BJ is a VR pioneer, writer, comedian, award winning filmmaker, and Stanford trained attorney. Along with his writing, directing and producing partner Annie Lukowski, BJ founded Vanishing Point Media -- a cinematic VR Production Company -- in 2013. VPM's clients include New Deal Studios, Banana Republic, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC, Stan Lee (and his POW! Entertainment), and many more.
BJ has also garnered awards, notoriety and praise as both a traditional filmmaker and writer – from his highly successful film "Wolves in the Woods” (Telluride Film Festival) to his comedy writing for his satire site Citizen Schwartz. He is also a successful standup comedian performing throughout the LA area.
Currently, BJ is teaching a course in Cinematic VR creation at UCLA as part of the university's extension program.
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