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Actor . Producer . Genre Storyteller
Rileah Vanderbilt is an acclaimed actor, producer, and content creator who is reshaping genre storytelling for the digital era. A versatile talent, Rileah began her career in front of the camera before moving behind it, founding her own production companies to generate more acting opportunities and to create space for women in genre, fandom, and fantasy—areas where they have historically been underrepresented.
She co-founded the viral collective Team Unicorn, known for cult hits like Geek & Gamer Girls and All About That Base, which helped pioneer fan-driven content during YouTube’s early days. Her work has amassed millions of views and has been featured on Good Morning America, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, io9, and more.
Over the past twenty years, Rileah has produced scripted projects with Adult Swim, Nerdist, Lionsgate, and Legendary, collaborating with pop culture icons such as Stan Lee, James Gunn, Seth Green, Weird Al Yankovic, and director David Yarovesky. Her portrayal of Wonder Woman in Rainfall Films’ viral short remains a fan favorite, garnering over 4 million views in its first week.
As co-founder of Danger Maiden Productions, she has developed a collection of genre-rich shorts, pilots, and music videos—including the award-winning Saber series—all produced on micro-budgets while delivering cinematic quality and fandom-focused storytelling.
With nearly two decades in entertainment, Rileah has experienced the evolution of media firsthand—from the rise of viral content to shifts in digital distribution. As storytelling continues to evolve, she is actively exploring new formats and creative partnerships, aiming to bring bold, genre-driven narratives to audiences wherever and however they engage.
