Jared Geesey
Jared Geesey has worked at the intersection of technology and entertainment for over 20 years and is currently the Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios, a groundbreaking distribution company whose mission is to tell stories that amplify light for mainstream audiences. At Angel, he established a network of over one hundred distribution and licensing partners around the world in more than 50 countries. In 2023, he successfully launched Angel Studios' theatrical division, ranking as the #8 US domestic distributor in its inaugural year and grossing over $300M at the global box office.
Jared previously built the first transactional VOD platform for the faith and family market at ChristianCinema.com in 2014. He then pioneered the first TV series to broadcast on Facebook Live in 2017. In 2020, he launched Trellis Virtual Cinema to help filmmakers directly reach audiences with premium ticketed showtimes available to watch at home. Jared is a dedicated advocate for creators connecting directly with their audience, constantly innovating new distribution models to support that connection and generate revenue that pays back film investors.
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