Digital Entertainment Innovator & CEO at Crazy Maple Studio; Creator of "Chapters" & "ReelShort"; Interactive Storytelling Expert
Joey Jia Biography
Joey Jia is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Crazy Maple Studio, a Silicon Valley-based digital entertainment company specializing in interactive storytelling and mobile gaming. Crazy Maple Studio focuses on bringing fictional stories to life through immersive, technology-driven experiences that blend animation, music, sound effects, and interactive gameplay. Jia has led the studio in developing narrative-driven mobile games and interactive fiction, integrating innovative storytelling with advanced technology.
Before establishing Crazy Maple Studio, Jia built a diverse background in the technology and digital media sectors. He began his career at ZTEUSA and later held leadership roles including general manager at ChineseAll Digital Publishing Group, director of business development at Ask Partner Network, and chief executive officer at Changyou.com. His experience spans telecom, internet, and digital publishing, where he observed the industry's evolution from offline to online platforms and from desktop to mobile devices, identifying mobile as a significant growth opportunity.
Under Jia's leadership, Crazy Maple Studio launched "Chapters," a visual novel story platform that positioned the company as a leader in interactive fiction. Recognizing the need for new distribution channels for low-cost, quickly produced content, Jia spearheaded the development of "ReelShort," an app dedicated to short-form, episodic micro-dramas. "ReelShort" features titles such as "Fated to My Forbidden Alpha" and "The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband," which have achieved significant global viewership.
Crazy Maple Studio has been recognized as one of TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the innovators category for "ReelShort." The platform has reached tens of millions of downloads and monthly active users, generating substantial revenue and achieving top rankings on Google Play and the Apple App Store in multiple countries. The company has expanded its global reach, releasing hundreds of titles annually and building a strong community through co-productions and initiatives like the Creator Portal and ReelShort VCP program. The New York Times has identified ReelShort as a major player in the short-form video genre.
Jia is recognized for his insights on the future of entertainment and digital storytelling, advocating for vertical video dramas as a key trend in the industry. His vision for Crazy Maple Studio centers on creating a platform that connects writers and readers worldwide, democratizing the storytelling experience and adapting to the evolving digital publishing landscape. Crazy Maple Studio and ReelShort have been acknowledged at industry events for their role in transforming content creation, discovery, and distribution on a global scale.
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