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James Iliff

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Founder at Survios

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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About

James Iliff is the founder of Mystic Pixel and an advisor at FolksPat Media Group. As co-founder, CCO, and Creative Director at Survios, he helped build the venture-backed studio, which raised $54M in funding and grew to more than 80 people, and directed the development of titles including Raw Data, Westworld: Awakening, Sprint Vector, and Creed: Rise to Glory, in partnership with companies such as MGM, HBO, AMC, and Taito. His work focuses on interactive products spanning XR, AI, and immersive technology, including product development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy.

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Dentsu VenturesTokyoEastward Capital PartnersWest Newton Β· $3M – $15M checksLux CapitalNew York Β· $100K – $100M checksPrime PartnersTokyoQualcomm VenturesSan Diego Β· $5M checksSamsung NextSan Jose Β· $100K – $5M checksShasta VenturesMenlo Park Β· $250K – $6M checks

Experience

  1. FolksPat Media GroupAdvisorcurrent2022 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. Refactor GamesAdvisorcurrent2021 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  3. Mystic PixelFoundercurrent2021 β€” presentHermosa Beach, CA
  4. Asher Levine StudioAdvisorcurrent2019 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  5. SurviosCo-Foundercurrent2020 β€” presentMarina del Rey, CA
  6. SurviosCo-Founder & Chief Creative Officer2016 β€” 2020Los Angeles, CA
  7. SurviosCo-Founder & President, Head of Studio, Creative Director2013 β€” 2016
  8. SummitMembercurrent2025 β€” present
  9. SummitAttendee2016 β€” 2025Los Angeles, CA
  10. MovieBotAdvisor2022 β€” 2023Los Angeles, CA
  11. Project HolodeckCo-Founder & Lead Designer, Producer2011 β€” 2014Los Angeles, CA
  12. No Hero FilmsCo-Founder & Film Director2009 β€” 2013Santa Monica, CA
  13. Insomniac GamesCommunications2012Burbank, CA
  14. USC Institute for Creative TechnologiesVR/UX Designer (Student)2011 β€” 2012Los Angeles, CA
  15. talkTECHWeb Developer & Graphic Designer2009 β€” 2012West Hollywood, CA
  16. iD Tech CampsGame Design Instructor2010Los Angeles, CA
  17. Smart Girls ConsultingMarket Analyst2009 β€” 2010Los Angeles, CA
  18. A Rabid Cat ProductionsLevel Designer2001 β€” 2009Lawrence / Topeka, KS

Skills & more

LeadershipCommunicationsPublic SpeakingVideo Games573D49Photoshop30Screenwriting27Graphic Design20Game Design23Social Media13Web Development8Digital Marketing8
+12 moreVideo EditingFilmMarketingAdvertisingCreative DirectionArt DirectionPublic RelationsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyProject ManagementBrandingProduct Development

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Who is James Iliff?
James Iliff is the founder of Mystic Pixel and an advisor at FolksPat Media Group. As co-founder, CCO, and Creative Director at Survios, he helped build the venture-backed studio, which raised $54M in funding and grew to more than 80 people, and directed the development of titles including Raw Data, Westworld: Awakening, Sprint Vector, and Creed: Rise to Glory, in partnership with companies such as MGM, HBO, AMC, and Taito. His work focuses on interactive products spanning XR, AI, and immersive technology, including product development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy.
Where does James Iliff work?
James Iliff is Founder of Survios.
What companies did James Iliff found?
James Iliff founded Survios.
Where did James Iliff go to school?
James Iliff studied at University of Southern California (B.A., Interactive Entertainment); Santa Monica College (A.A., Film Studies); The University of Kansas (Architectural Engineering).

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