Joel Newton

Co-Founder, CityLights, directing/producing VR/AR content

Joel Newton is a co-founder of CityLights, an immersive entertainment company focused on virtual and augmented reality experiences.1 2 With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Newton has worked as a producer, executive, manager, writer, director, and entrepreneur.3

Career Highlights

Virtual Reality Ventures::

Co-founded CityLights in January 2018, investing in and producing VR and AR content2
Previously co-founded The Virtual Reality Company (VRC) in May 20142
Directed "Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb," a multi-million dollar VR experience1

Film Industry Experience::

Produced award-winning films, including "The Kids Are All Right," which won Best Picture at the Golden Globes and received four Academy Award nominations1
Managed a literary-focused artist management firm from 2005 to 20112

Notable Projects

Executive produced "The Martian VR Experience" with director Ridley Scott, which won a Cannes Lion award1
Acquired and produced "Spheres," a space-themed VR series that won the Grand Prix at the Venice International Film Festival1
Developed "The MVP Experience," featuring NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes1

Education and Personal Life

Newton attended the University of Southern California's film school, studying Cinema Television Production from 1996 to 2000.2 He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.1