Silicon Valley "New Tech Hollywood™" Creator Economy

San Francisco, CA, US

About us

New Tech Hollywood™, launched by Rice Rocket, is a high-energy Silicon Valley ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between Bay Area creators and global capital. Tailored for comic book artists, musicians, YouTubers, and filmmakers, the group transforms creative talent into scalable digital media ventures through a "Kickstarter meets Shark Tank" approach. By hosting dynamic networking events, workshops, and pitch sessions, New Tech Hollywood connects industry professionals and aspiring visionaries with Wall Street investors and tech innovators to develop movies, video games, and eComics, ultimately turning artistic IP into sustainable passive income.

Founded by EA video game industry veteran Ludon Lee, with 20+ AAA credits on console, mobile and Windows PC, is the "Rocket Scientist" of Silicon Valley by pioneering ""New Tech Hollywood."

Featured event

Silicon Valley "New Tech Hollywood" Film Financing 101

Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM PDT

Online

## 🎬 New Tech Hollywood: Indie Film Financing 101

The traditional indie film model is broken. It’s time for a reboot.
Join us for an exclusive cross-regional meetup where Hollywood storytelling meets Silicon Valley innovation. We are bridging the gap between the Bay Area tech scene and Southern California’s creative powerhouse to unveil a new blueprint for film financing.

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### 🏮 The Event Experience

We’re doing things differently. We’ll kick off with a "Watch Party" featuring Saturday Kung-Fu Theater. Grab your desktop, settle in, and connect with a high-energy community of Bay Area creators and tech innovators while we dive into the future of media.

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### 💡 What You’ll Learn

The current landscape for independent creators is fractured, but a new solution is emerging from the intersection of Private Equity and Wall Street. We will discuss:

The "Broken" Model: Why traditional indie funding fails and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
The Silicon Valley Approach: Applying tech-driven scalability to the cinematic world.
The Franchise Pivot: How to move beyond a single "hit" and build a multi-platform ecosystem.
The $1+ Trillion Opportunity: Strategies to integrate video games, music, and collectible merchandise to capture a piece of the projected 2030 market.

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### 📅 Meetup Details

Theme: New Tech Hollywood: Indie Film Financing 101
Feature: Saturday Kung-Fu Theater Watch Party
Location: Online (Join via desktop for the best interactive experience)
Who should attend: Filmmakers, Producers, Tech Founders, Investors, and Creative Visionaries.

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### 🚀 Why Now?

By 2030, the global entertainment and media market is expected to surpass $1 trillion. Don't just watch the industry change—lead it. Learn how to leverage private equity and franchise development to ensure your creative vision is both sustainable and profitable.
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> "Innovation isn't just about the technology on screen; it's about the financial engine behind the camera."