Jiella Esmat

Jiella has spent over 20 years shaping global content distribution, using disruptive technology to connect stories with audiences worldwide. She has held senior roles at Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, and Moonbug Entertainment, scaling some of the world’s most iconic entertainment IP. As Founder and CEO of 8 Lions, Jiella is building a next-generation, data-driven IP studio creating and scaling digital-first entertainment franchises for kids and teens with global cultural resonance. 8 Lions partners with leading producers, animation studios, toy companies and creators to forge powerful creative and commercial bridges across the East, Middle East, and West.