Number #2
Film, TV & Animation
Ben Affleck
Filmmaker; InterPositive founder and Netflix senior adviser
Specific contribution
Founded InterPositive, which Netflix acquired in March 2026, and now advises Netflix on its responsible use of creative technology.
Ben Affleck is a filmmaker and founder of InterPositive. After Netflix acquired the company in March 2026, he became a senior adviser to Netflix rather than continuing as an assumed operating CEO.