Steve Tobenkin is a seasoned media, production and tech executive with over two decades experience in leading and launching innovative ventures and products in the entertainment, advertising, and broadcast sectors. With a solid history of driving strategic growth, fostering creative innovation, and ensuring operational excellence, he has made significant contributions to both established corporations and start-ups.

Presently, Steve serves as Science and Technology Community Engagement Lead for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he has been instrumental in the development, launch, and support of the industry standard ACES color management system, in addition to other Academy sciences projects including the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) and the Academy Digital Preservation Forum (ADPF).

Previously, Steve held the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Imaging and Acquisition at Illuscio Inc., a venture-funded start-up focusing on imaging, and processing solutions for the entertainment industry and beyond.

Steve spent four years as President of Camplex, a designer and manufacturer of digital and analog multiplexing systems widely used in mobile production for television stations and sports venues. He supervised the CTO, technical team and manufacturing operations for the company.

With a BA, Economics and MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School, Steve began his career as a producer and advertising executive helping run several commercial and corporate image production companies, ultimately, becoming a member of the Executive Committee and head of production for the LA office of a multinational advertising agency. He has won over 75 industry creative and marketing awards. He also holds a Certificate in Advertising from USC/AAAA.

In 2010, Steve was hired by Canon as its lead consultant to launch the company’s enormously successful Cinema EOS Division and worked directly with Canon’s internal engineering, sales, marketing, and service teams impacting every facet of the launch and product line. Steve maintained the relationship with Canon through the start of COVID In 2020.

Steve is passionate about advancing the art and science of filmmaking and ensuring the preservation and interoperability of digital media.

Steve has raised five children and lives with his wife Anat (a well-known Entertainment and IP attorney) in Las Vegas. 

  • Member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

  • Member of IMAGO Technical Committee

  • Member of SMPTE

Patent 11875447, Tobenkin, Steven A, (2024) Systems and methods for color correcting three-dimensional objects formed by point cloud data points.