EST

EST Media Holdings is a Los Angeles-based global media and entertainment company founded in 2021 by Jaeson Ma (formerly 88Rising, Stampede Ventures) and Eric Tu (formerly VICE Media, Anonymous Content), with the mission to uncover and amplify the greatest untold stories from Asia to the world. The company operates three divisions: EST Studios (international sales and distribution of Asian film and TV content across all genres), Eastern Standard Times (digital media platform connecting Asian and diaspora youth cultures), and ESTABLISHED (creator and talent representation). EST has collaborated with over 135 storytellers across 26 countries, produced and distributed award-winning titles including an Academy Award-shortlisted documentary (Hidden Letters) and a TIFF World Premiere film (K-POPS!, directed by Grammy winner Anderson .Paak), and is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.