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Stacks is a social video studio building the future of entertainment.

Storyhunter, Inc. is a cloud-based talent marketplace that connects media companies, brands, and agencies with freelance video professionals worldwide. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform facilitates sourcing story ideas and enables the production of various media content, including original shows, branded content, and news coverage. It provides tools and resources for media professionals to enhance their video production businesses, pitch larger projects, and expand their networks. The services offered through the platform encompass video journalism, documentary filmmaking, drone operations, and video editing, among others. Additionally, Storyhunter streamlines the hiring process, contract management, and payment systems, making it easier for clients and freelancers to collaborate effectively. The platform aims to connect users with rewarding opportunities while promoting professional growth within the video production industry.

Choozle Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, develops and operates a SaaS digital marketing platform that simplifies programmatic advertising across various mediums such as display, video, mobile, audio, connected TV, and digital out-of-home. The platform integrates analytic tools, data visualization, ad-buying functionalities, and consumer insights to enable marketers to launch real-time campaigns from a single interface. Serving agencies, marketers, and publishers, Choozle combines the sophistication of multiple digital advertising tools into one intuitive and affordable solution.

GfyCat is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013. It operates a user-generated short video hosting platform that enables users to create, discover, and share GIFs through their mobile phones and computers.

Storyhunter, Inc. is a cloud-based talent marketplace that connects media companies, brands, and agencies with freelance video professionals worldwide. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform facilitates sourcing story ideas and enables the production of various media content, including original shows, branded content, and news coverage. It provides tools and resources for media professionals to enhance their video production businesses, pitch larger projects, and expand their networks. The services offered through the platform encompass video journalism, documentary filmmaking, drone operations, and video editing, among others. Additionally, Storyhunter streamlines the hiring process, contract management, and payment systems, making it easier for clients and freelancers to collaborate effectively. The platform aims to connect users with rewarding opportunities while promoting professional growth within the video production industry.

Fuisz Media Inc. is a technology company specializing in video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company utilizes automated algorithms to add clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to engage with content seamlessly. This interactive technology provides product information, branded experiences, and direct links to purchase options, enhancing e-commerce capabilities. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize viewer engagement and maximize the effectiveness of digital advertising. Through its innovative platform, Fuisz Media aims to promote e-commerce traffic and increase user interaction without requiring viewers to leave the video interface.

Classkick is an online educational platform that enhances the learning experience by facilitating real-time interaction between students and teachers. The platform allows educators to create assignments that incorporate various multimedia formats, including video, audio, and text, all on a single page. Through Classkick, teachers can monitor individual student progress and provide personalized feedback instantly, fostering a supportive learning environment. Students can also engage with their peers by giving and receiving feedback privately, which promotes collaboration and understanding. By focusing on immediate and personalized assistance, Classkick aims to improve student learning outcomes and empower teachers in their instructional efforts.

Directr is a mobile application company that specializes in enabling users to create visually appealing movies directly on their smartphones. The app provides professional guidance on filmmaking, offering users step-by-step instructions on what to shoot and how to capture it effectively. Additionally, Directr allows users to personalize their creations by adding titles and music, facilitating a seamless editing process that synchronizes video clips automatically. This user-friendly approach makes it easy for individuals to produce shareable movies within minutes, enhancing the overall experience of mobile filmmaking.

Trailerpop Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has created a game-driven movie discovery platform for mobile devices, including iPad and iPhone. The platform offers a fun and social way for entertainment fans to discover premium content, featuring over 20,000 high-definition film trailers accompanied by trivia and interactive elements. With a user base exceeding 500,000, Trailerpop has received positive feedback from both critics and users. The app caters to a diverse audience, including cinephiles and casual viewers, by providing curated lists created by friends, editors, celebrities, and tastemakers. Additionally, the platform integrates smoothly with major movie rental, streaming, purchasing, and ticketing services, enhancing the user experience by allowing seamless access to a wide range of entertainment options.

Choozle Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, develops and operates a SaaS digital marketing platform that simplifies programmatic advertising across various mediums such as display, video, mobile, audio, connected TV, and digital out-of-home. The platform integrates analytic tools, data visualization, ad-buying functionalities, and consumer insights to enable marketers to launch real-time campaigns from a single interface. Serving agencies, marketers, and publishers, Choozle combines the sophistication of multiple digital advertising tools into one intuitive and affordable solution.

SnappyTV is a cloud-based social video publishing and distribution platform that allows content owners to edit and share rich media content across web, mobile and social in real time. SnappyTV is changing how media companies create digital content, making it seamless and inexpensive to provide content to a digital audience. The SnappyTV platform allows content owners to quickly and easily create video clips, highlight reels, full digital segments, GIFs, photos and memes from over-the-air broadcasts in real-time and publish instantly to social media, the web and mobile.

Founded in 2015, Loom, Inc. develops a video messaging application that enables users to record and capture screen, voice, and face, then instantly share the video link via email or message. Its solution is used across various teams such as engineering, sales, and customer support.

SnappyTV is a cloud-based social video publishing and distribution platform that allows content owners to edit and share rich media content across web, mobile and social in real time. SnappyTV is changing how media companies create digital content, making it seamless and inexpensive to provide content to a digital audience. The SnappyTV platform allows content owners to quickly and easily create video clips, highlight reels, full digital segments, GIFs, photos and memes from over-the-air broadcasts in real-time and publish instantly to social media, the web and mobile.

Generative Video for Professionals