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Rich Raddon is an American entrepreneur who sold his first venture MOVIECLIPS to Fandango, and works in the media technology space. Currently, Raddon is the co-founder and co-CEO of ZEFR, a company that provides technology solutions[buzzword] for content owners and brands on YouTube.
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Rich Raddon | |
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| Born | Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, film producer |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Relatives | Kaskade (Brother) |
Raddon grew up in Northbrook, Illinois and is a graduate of Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor's degree in finance. Raddon began his career as an assistant to the late writer/director/producer John Hughes (filmmaker) in Chicago.[1]
Raddon is an American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of ZEFR, a company that provides technology solutions[buzzword] for major content owners and brands on YouTube. Raddon is also responsible for leading overall strategy and operations[buzzword] as well as overseeing the content and distribution strategy, partnering with Hollywood studios and other media companies.[2][3][4]
In December 2009, along with investment banker Zach James, Raddon co-founded MOVIECLIPS, a movie clips sharing Web startup company located in Santa Monica, CA. In April 2014, MovieClips sold to Fandango (ticket service).[5][6]
Raddon's producing credits include five short films and movies[7] as well as A Slipping-Down Life, Shooting Lily and The Making of '...and God Spoke.
Raddon served as the director of the Los Angeles Film Festival and as a media producer. He resigned his position with the LA Film Fest in November 2008 after it was disclosed that a donation was made, through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to pass Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage in California.[8]
Raddon resides in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California with his wife and three children. Raddon is the brother of house DJ Ryan Raddon, better known as Kaskade.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | A Slipping-Down Life | Producer | |
| 1998 | A Hollow Place | Producer | Short Film |
| 1996 | Shooting Lily | Steven | Also producer |
| 1996 | The Woman in the Moon | Producer | |
| 1993 | The Making of '...And God Spoke'" | Producer | |
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