Jet Lag: The Game

Adam Chase is co-creator and co-star of Jet Lag: The Game, a travel competition show that turns the world into a game board. On Jet Lag, he has — among other things — circumnavigated the globe in 100 hours, played capture the flag across Japan, and driven from the top to the bottom of New Zealand in a 1995 convertible that gave him back problems. Before developing Jet Lag, Adam wrote videos for the edutainment channel Half as Interesting, co-wrote and assistant directed a documentary series about remote places, and made various pieces of online and offline comedy that garnered no attention at all.

 

Ben Doyle is a writer and producer for Wendover Productions. He is best known for his work on the YouTube channels Half as Interesting and Jet Lag: The Game, which he co-created alongside Adam Chase and Sam Denby.

 

Sam Denby is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and podcaster. He is best known for creating the YouTube channels Wendover Productions, Jet Lag: The Game, and Half as Interesting, whose videos have been viewed over a billion times. In addition, he has directed numerous documentaries and game shows; co-founded and acts as Chief Content Officer of Nebula, a creator-owned streaming service with over half a million paid subscribers; and co-owns Standard, one of the largest talent management companies representing digital creators.

Creator Track

Creative Control: Inside Nebula's Creator-Centric Universe

Location: Room 210

Friday, June 28

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: Jet Lag: The Game, Dave Wiskus, Sam Denby (Jet Lag: The Game) and more

We’re all familiar with the abundance of streaming platforms owned by large corporations. But did you know there is a creator-owned and operated streaming service? In this session, explore the story behind Nebula, the subscription-based streaming service revolutionizing the industry. Delve into how creators maintain control over their content and sustain their free offerings with Nebula's innovative approach.

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Community Track

Bringing Jet Lag to Life

Location: Amplify Stage

Friday, June 28

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Featuring: Jet Lag: The Game, Michelle Khare, Sam Denby (Jet Lag: The Game)

With the world as its game board, Jet Lag has given us all the travel bug! Join the minds behind this sensational series as they discuss how their idea was brought to life, the show’s massive success, and how it led to exciting collaborations with other creators — like Michelle Khare!

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