Infinity Festival

What Infinity Festival does

Infinity Festival is a privately held, Los Angeles–based event management company founded in 2018 that operates an annual festival at the intersection of entertainment and technology, held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Sony Pictures Imageworks Miracle Mile Campus in Hollywood. The festival serves C-suite executives, directors, producers, creative professionals, technology innovators, and university students, with an audience composition that skews to senior decision-makers (approximately 30% C-suite/studio/OTT/tech, 20% directors/producers/creative, 20% tech innovators, 10% students). Its core products are the annual flagship festival, the Monolith Awards (a multi-category awards program celebrating "Story Advanced by Technology"), the AI Studio Lab (in association with ETC at USC) showcasing generative/procedural AI, NLP, and computer vision tools for entertainment, the monthly Innovator Spotlight Series (recurring education events for students and professionals), and the Student Lab program (in partnership with Chapman University, UCLA, and Musician's Institute).

The company does not develop its own technology products; its technical footprint is curatorial and programmatic, centered on aggregating third-party entertainment-tech capabilities — including virtual production demonstrations and immersive media experiences — within a live-event format. Its competitive positioning rests on venue exclusivity (Academy Museum, Sony Imageworks Miracle Mile Campus), an advisory board drawn from major studios and Fortune 500 technology companies, and an unusually deep guild and institutional partner network (PGA, VES, SAG-AFTRA, ASIFA, Women In Tech Hollywood; Belgian Economic Mission; Deadline and IGN as media partners).

Revenue is generated primarily through multi-tiered corporate sponsorships — with presenting sponsors HP, Nvidia, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and producer sponsors AWS and Dolby — supplemented by ticket sales for the annual event and monthly Innovator Spotlight Series programming, and ancillary education programming. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and operates as a small team (11–50 employees) of full-time staff augmented by a broader production and publicity network.

Name

Infinity Festival

Legal name

Infinity Festival

Website

https://infinityfestival.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Infinity Festival is a Los Angeles–based event management company founded in 2018 that runs an annual entertainment-and-technology festival in Hollywood, including the Monolith Awards and an AI Studio Lab with ETC at USC. It serves entertainment industry executives, creative professionals, technology companies, and students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management and Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Entertainment technology conferences
• Festival event management
• Corporate sponsorship events
• Industry awards ceremonies
• Virtual production showcases

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Major technology and entertainment companies sponsor the festival at various levels including presenting sponsors (HP, Nvidia, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks), producer sponsors (AWS, Dolby), and international partners.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from attendee tickets for the annual festival event and monthly Innovator Spotlight Series events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infinity Festival organizes and produces an annual multi-day entertainment and technology conference held in Los Angeles, combining keynote presentations, panel discussions, award ceremonies, technology demonstrations, and educational programming. The core event is complemented by sub-offerings including the Monolith Awards ceremony, the AI Studio Lab (in partnership with ETC at USC), the monthly Innovator Spotlight Series, and the Student Lab in partnership with Chapman University, UCLA, and Musician's Institute.

Product overview

Infinity Festival is an annual festival (core product) that unites entertainment and technology visionaries. The primary event showcases groundbreaking ideas at the intersection of storytelling and technology. Supporting programs include the Monolith Awards (celebrating achievements in 'Story Advanced by Technology'), the AI Studio Lab (exploring AI applications in entertainment with ETC at USC), the Innovator Spotlight Series (monthly educational events for students), and the Student Lab (partnering with universities like Chapman, UCLA, and Musician's Institute). The festival runs annually with the 2025 event scheduled for November 4-7, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monolith Awards: The Infinity Festival Monolith Awards celebrate achievements in Story Advanced by Technology. Awards honor technologists and creators who fuse bold imagination with cutting-edge innovation, spanning AI to immersive media. Includes categories for Outstanding Experience, Outstanding Gaming, Virtual Production, AI Storytelling, and Lifetime Achievement awards.

Products and services

• Infinity Festival (Annual Conference) Annual multi-day entertainment and technology conference held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Sony Pictures Imageworks Miracle Mile Campus in Los Angeles, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, hands-on technology demonstrations, and networking for entertainment executives, producers, technologists, and students.
• Monolith Awards Awards ceremony celebrating achievements in 'Story Advanced by Technology,' honoring technologists and creators who fuse bold imagination with cutting-edge innovation across AI and immersive media. Categories include Outstanding Experience, Outstanding Gaming, Outstanding Virtual Production, AI Storytelling Excellence, Live Immersive Engagement, Virtual Engagement, Technology Breakthrough, Rob Legato Next Gen, Monolith Lifetime Achievement, and Monolith Visionary awards.
• Innovator Spotlight Series A monthly education event for the student and professional community featuring creators, innovators, and thought leaders discussing topics aligned with the festival's focus on storytelling through technology. Hosted at venues around Hollywood with educational insights and networking opportunities.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• HPflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Infinity Festival. HP's logo appears prominently on festival materials and website as a top-tier sponsor.
• NvidiaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Infinity Festival. Nvidia's logo appears prominently on festival materials showcasing technology leadership.
• AMDflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Infinity Festival.
• Sony Pictures ImageworksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor and venue provider. The Sony Pictures Imageworks Miracle Mile Campus serves as an official festival venue for hands-on demos, private studio presentations, and intimate conversations with creative technology teams.
• Academy Museum of Motion PicturesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Official venue partner. Opening day programming takes place inside this architectural landmark dedicated to the art and history of cinema.
• DeadlinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Media Partner for the 2025 festival with prominent logo placement.
• IGNcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Media Partner with banner ad placements and promotional coverage.
• AWScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Producer Sponsor providing cloud technology infrastructure support.
• DolbycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Producer Sponsor supporting audio technology experiences.
• ETC at USCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Producer Sponsor and co-programming partner. Operates the AI Studio Lab at the festival showcasing latest AI tools for entertainment including Generative and Procedural tools, NLP, Computer Vision, and Mini Labs.
• Belgium (Government)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International Partner. The Belgian Economic Mission led by HRH Princess Astrid will officially open the festival alongside a delegation of 500 Belgian leaders in media, entertainment, sports, and gaming.
• Consulate of BelgiumcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International Partner supporting Belgian presence at the festival.
• Flanders State of the ArtcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International Partner representing the Flanders region in Belgium.
• AWEXcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International Partner - Wallonia Export & Investment Corporation.
• hub-brusselscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International Partner - Brussels enterprise agency.
• Lumen VyvxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sports Technology Programming Partner presenting sports technology content.
• Hollywood Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor and local partner supporting Hollywood community engagement.
• Chapman UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Student Lab Partner providing student involvement through IF Student Lab program.
• UCLAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Student Lab Partner providing student involvement through IF Student Lab program.
• Musician's InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Student Lab Partner providing student involvement through IF Student Lab program.
• ASIFAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization - International Animated Film Association.
• PGA (Producers Guild of America)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization supporting entertainment production community.
• VES (Visual Effects Society)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization representing visual effects professionals.
• Women In Tech HollywoodcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization supporting women in technology within entertainment.
• SAG-AFTRAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner union representing screen actors and announcers.
• Team ComputercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Website design and development partner credited with building the Infinity Festival website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NAB Show: National Association of Broadcasters annual trade show covering broadcast, media, and entertainment technology. Directly competes for entertainment-tech exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.
• SXSW: Annual Austin-based festival/conference at the intersection of technology, film, music, and culture. Closest analog to Infinity Festival's entertainment x technology positioning with a much larger global audience and sponsor base.
• CES: The Consumer Electronics Show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. Competes for the same technology-vendor sponsorship dollars and showcases entertainment-relevant tech innovation, but at vastly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: Large global technology conference with vertical-specific programming including entertainment/media. Comparable sponsorship-driven business model and C-suite audience, but at much larger scale and broader tech scope.
• Sundance Film Festival: Premier independent film festival with adjacent technology programming. Comparable in serving entertainment industry decision-makers and attracting premium sponsors, though film-curation focused rather than tech-focused.
• San Diego Comic-Con: Large-scale entertainment and pop-culture convention with significant studio and tech sponsor presence. Comparable in audience demographics (entertainment executives, fans, students) and corporate sponsorship model.

Emerging players

• AWE (Augmented World Expo): Annual XR/spatial computing conference. Directly relevant given Infinity Festival's immersive media and virtual production programming; comparable audience of developers, studios, and enterprise adopters.
• TechCrunch Disrupt: Annual technology conference with industry-specific tracks. Comparable in audience composition (founders, executives, tech innovators) and sponsorship structure, but with broader tech focus rather than entertainment.
• Annecy International Animation Film Festival: Premier animation festival overlapping with Infinity Festival's animation and visual-effects programming. Competes for similar Hollywood and international animation-industry sponsorship and attendance.

Regional players

• LDI (Live Design International): Annual trade show for live event production, entertainment technology, and design. Comparable audience of entertainment production professionals and tech vendors, with strong overlap in sponsors such as Dolby.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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