Benjamin Michel is an Emmy-nominated creative technologist and producer with a track record of building pioneering ventures at the intersection of storytelling and technology. Co-founder of Late Night Labs (acquired by XTR, 2024) and now Founding Partner and Executive Producer at Asteria, he leads hybrid filmmaking initiatives that merge traditional craft with AI-driven workflows. Previously he held a senior leadership role at RYOT, leading immersive media strategy and positioning it for acquisition by Verizon in 2016. He is widely experienced in guiding creative and technical teams, developing enterprise-level strategies, and delivering award-winning immersive and film projects with partners including Disney, ILM, Fox, Netflix, Hulu, Meta, Google, The New York Times, Time, and Snap.