Michael V. Lewis, Chairman/CEO and Co-Founder

Michael V. Lewis is a recognized innovator focused on the “next thing” in entertainment and media. As an entrepreneur and former media investment banker, Mr. Lewis has conceived and established cutting-edge businesses throughout his professional career. As Chairman/CEO and Co-Founder of REAL D, he has been responsible for building the company into the world’s largest 3D cinema platform and establishing REAL D as the global leader in 3D technology.

Previously, Mr. Lewis was CEO and Co-Founder of L-Squared Entertainment, an award-winning digital entertainment studio. The company specialized in using technology to create new entertainment experiences, including being the first to utilize PC computers in the creation of digital effects for the motion picture Virtuosity. While at L-Squared, he served as Producer on the 3D IMAX film The Magic Box, and as Co-Producer on the highest grossing 3D IMAX film in history: T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous. He was also Executive Producer for The Virtual Studio Tour, starring Danny DeVito, for the CAA/Intel New Media Lab.

Prior to L-Squared, Mr. Lewis was Senior Vice President of InterMedia/FilmEquities Inc., a media investment banking and advisory company. While at InterMedia, he was involved with innovative investment banking transactions and advisory services for new technology companies, major film studios, distributors, major independent production companies, film exhibition companies, publishing companies and international broadcasters.

Mr. Lewis is widely quoted in the media and technology industries in such publications as the New York Times, USA Today, and Variety and has appeared on CNN, CNBC, ABC News, and CBS News. In 2005, he was named one of Hollywood’s “Innovative Voices” by the Hollywood Reporter.