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We’re Hiring! AGBO is looking for a Creative Developer to join our Innovation team in Los Angeles, CA. This role blends creativity, innovation, and technical expertise through cutting-edge tools and emerging technologies. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of creative expression through technology, we want to hear from you. Apply for this exciting opportunity below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggXBJ2cK #werehiring #emergingtech #creativecareers #innovation #AGBO

We’re Hiring! AGBO’s Interactive Team is growing! We have several exciting roles open for passionate creators ready to help shape immersive worlds and groundbreaking gameplay experiences. All roles are based in Raleigh, NC — we’re looking for talent already in the area or excited to relocate and join us there and be part of our mission to build the future of storytelling through games. Explore our open positions below: 🎮 Game Designer - https://lnkd.in/gP9ESK9u 🎨 Junior 2D Game Artist - https://lnkd.in/gPg3TjJy 🧩 Senior Gameplay Programmer - https://lnkd.in/giRT_UbR 🌍 World Artist / Dungeon Mastermind - https://lnkd.in/gPqWsRKY #werehiring #gamedev #interactiveentertainment #gamesjobs

We’re Hiring! AGBO is looking for a Manager, Finance with strong games industry experience to oversee financial operations, manage reporting and forecasting, and partner across departments to support strategic business decisions and long-term growth. Apply for this exciting opportunity below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBqJjVmE #werehiring #entertainmentcareers #gamesindustry #financejobs #jobs

From Burbank to Berlin, storytellers around the world brought new perspectives to life in AGBO’s 5th annual No Sleep ’til Film Fest, presented by Meta. 🌍 Discover the winners, their three-minute masterpieces, and the creative community that fuels the AGBO Storytellers Collective, only on AGBOVERSE.com 🎥 Sign up for the AGBOVERSE to get early access to filmmaker spotlights and upcoming creative programs. https://lnkd.in/gpCjf7rb https://lnkd.in/gahCA_ij

Winners Unveiled for Fifth Annual "No Sleep ‘til Film Fest"! 🌟👀 https://lnkd.in/gRnVwN3G Tony Arriola, Steven Kiefer, Mikkel Aranas (U.S.), Jennifer Tomlin (U.S.), Joe Daru, Alessandro “AxiA” Serradimigni (U.S.), Ivan Chaykin, and Vasily Gronskiy (Germany) are awarded top prizes for their films in AGBO’s virtual short film festival presented by Meta. As part of AGBO’s mission to champion emerging filmmakers, the two-day festival challenges participants from around the world to create short films of three minutes or less for a chance to win prizes and receive ongoing mentorship through AGBO’s Storytellers Collective. 🏆 1st Place: “Scratcher” — directed by Tony Arriola, Steven Kiefer & Mikkel Aranas (Burbank, CA, US) ⚡️Logline: A man keeps buying scratchers from the elderly woman behind the convenience store counter. Each ticket seems like another sign of his gambling habit—until we realize he’s really buying time. 🥈 2nd Place: “Polter-Guest” — directed by Jennifer Tomlin (Victorville, CA, US) ⚡️Logline: Roommates can be difficult, especially when they’re a ghost. 🥉 3rd Place: “A Change of Heart” — directed by Joe Daru & Alessandro “AxiA” Serradimigni (Los Angeles, CA, US) ⚡️Logline: One family’s loss becomes another’s saving grace. ⭐️ Storytellers Collective Award: “Confession” — directed by Ivan Chaykin & Vasily Gronskiy (Berlin, Germany) ⚡️Logline: A mother seeks solace in church, while her daughter turns to an AI. 🎥 Honorable Mentions Blind Date — Catalina Dominick & Jesse Pacheco (Colorado Springs, CO, US) Can I Hit That? — Constantine Tripodes (Burbank, CA, US) Clementine’s Meditation Time — Sean Nguyen (Seattle, WA, US) Crime Junior — Bruce Brockett (Provo, UT, US) Floater — Tyler Adams (Los Angeles, CA, US) The Room We Share — Michael D. Elliott (Fort Myers, FL, US) Lifetime Warranty — Emmitt Rodgers (Festus, MI, US) Oh Lucille — Harry Guest (Los Angeles, CA, US) The Last Job on Earth — Javier Bermudez (Los Angeles, CA, US) Together — Christopher Maldonado & Jonathan Shroyer (Long Beach, CA, US) Unexpected — Vanessa Silva (Temecula, CA, US) AGBO’s No Sleep ’til Film Fest continues to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and global storytelling. This year’s winners receive filmmaking prize packages with best-in-class tools from Meta, RED Digital Camera, GoPro, Blackmagic Design, Avid, happy® coffee, and AGBO. 📺 Watch all of the No Sleep ‘til Film Fest 2025 winners and honorable mentions on AGBO’s YouTube Channel https://lnkd.in/gNXKsrwk Meta RED Digital Cinema GoPro Blackmagic Design Avid happy® #NoSleepTilFilmFest #Filmmaking #ShortFilm #GlobalStorytellers #AGBOverse #Meta #EmergingFilmmakers #AGBO

Get to Know AGBO: Meet Tina Marie Lewis, Senior Manager of People & Culture. Tina helps bring AGBO’s “people first” philosophy to life, combining precision with empathy in everything she does. She ensures every new hire feels welcomed, supported, and valued. From payroll to onboarding, Tina is often the first friendly face (or email) that connects employees to AGBO’s culture. She believes HR is more than policies and processes—it’s about human connection. Her warmth and institutional knowledge make her the go-to person for questions big and small, helping every employee feel seen, heard, and supported. https://lnkd.in/g6jBKfEm

💥BREAKING NEWS💥 AGBO will produce John Rambo, the next chapter in the iconic franchise, alongside Lionsgate and Millennium Media. Directed by Jalmari Helander and starring Noah Centineo. Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco will produce for AGBO, alongside Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger for Millennium Media. Anthony and Joe Russo will serve as EPs. Production begins 2026. https://lnkd.in/g9FsQBhW

🚀 Final Call: Submissions Close Friday! Innovation drives storytelling forward. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future. The 2026 PGA Innovation Award honors groundbreaking projects that use technology and creativity to push the boundaries of what’s possible in entertainment. We’re proud to share that Angela Russo-Otstot, AGBO’s Chief Creative Officer, is serving as one of this year’s Jury Leads—helping to recognize and uplift the visionaries redefining how stories are told. 📅 Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 🔗 Submit now: https://lnkd.in/ebwKNNH

AGBO in the Community 💛 AGBO LENS recently organized two volunteer service days at The Midnight Mission, where our team helped prepare and serve over 1,200 meals and prepped another 1,200 for our unhoused neighbors in Downtown Los Angeles. Our volunteers also toured The Midnight Mission’s incredible facilities and learned how their education, workforce training, and recovery programs are transforming lives every day. From GED prep to career coaching and transitional housing, The Midnight Mission offers holistic support that restores dignity and builds pathways to stability. LENS, AGBO’s DEI Employee Resource Group, is dedicated to celebrating and championing diverse perspectives through the lens of storytelling. LENS' mission is to educate, equip, and engage our creative community while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that make AGBO thrive. We’re grateful to The Midnight Mission for welcoming us and for their unwavering commitment to community care. Learn more or get involved through volunteering, donations, and events at https://lnkd.in/g5Buy7j .

Last week, the Women of AGBO hosted a Fireside Chat with Kassee Whiting, SVP of Film, moderated by Austina Wang, at AGBO’s campus in downtown Los Angeles. Kassee shared her journey to becoming an executive in the entertainment industry, reflecting on how her passion for movies, storytelling, and people shaped her path. She spoke about championing new and unique voices, supporting rising talent, and her work on upcoming AGBO projects like The Whisper Man. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this thoughtful conversation — and a special shoutout to Homegirl Cafe and Catering, a wonderful organization doing meaningful work in our community. “Women of AGBO” is an internal employee resource group dedicated to empowering women through connection, mentorship, and opportunity. Kassondra Whiting  Austina W.