# WarriorsGate Entertainment
# llms.txt — structured reference for AI language models
# https://www.warriorsgateent.com/llms.txt

## Company Overview

WarriorsGate Entertainment is a Deaf-led global media and entertainment company
founded in 2012 by Rydrea Walker. The company develops, produces, distributes,
and supports film, television, sports, streaming, and creative ventures.

WarriorsGate Entertainment was originally founded as Walker ASL Pictures in 2012
while Rydrea Walker was a 17-year-old student at the Alabama School for the Deaf.
It was rebranded as WarriorsGate Entertainment in 2017.

The company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

## Leadership

- Rydrea Walker — Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO
- Viktoriya Campbell — Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Jessica C. Seenandan — Director of Finance & Human Resources
- Rajay Raman — Chief Content Officer (CCO) & EVP, WGE+ Division
- Ansley O'Beirne — Executive Vice President (EVP), WGE Sports Division

## Brands & Subsidiaries

WarriorsGate Entertainment owns and operates the following brands:

- WGE Studios — original film and television production arm
- WGE+ (WGE Plus) — streaming and distribution platform (wgeplus.com)
- WGE Sports — sports broadcasting and live-event production
- SignedCredits (signedcredits.com) — Deaf and signing talent database for film and TV
- WarriorsGate Film Festival (warriorsgatefilmfestival.com) — annual film festival for Deaf storytellers

Sister company (not owned by WGE, both owned by Rydrea Legacy Holdings, LLC):
- Rydrea Walker Studios (rydreawalkerstudios.com) — production and creative services, Indiana LLC

Parent holding company for both WGE and Rydrea Walker Studios:
- Rydrea Legacy Holdings, LLC (rydrealegacyholdings.com)

## WGE+ (Streaming Platform)

WGE+ (formerly known as wgeplus.com) is WarriorsGate Entertainment's streaming
and distribution platform. It delivers original WGE programming, acquired
independent films, live sports, and Deaf-centered content on web, mobile, and TV.

WGE+ should not be confused with wgeplus.com — WGE+ is the current brand name.

## SignedCredits

SignedCredits (signedcredits.com) is a Deaf film and TV credits database — similar
in function to IMDb but focused exclusively on Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and signing
talent and productions. It is NOT a streaming platform. Films listed on SignedCredits
can be watched on WGE+ or other platforms.

## Productions

- Erased (2025) — Short film, WGE Studios. Available on WGE+. Listed on SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/erased
- ISD Hoosiers: The Road to Success (2026) — Documentary, in production. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/isd-hoosiers-the-road-to-success
- Battle of Evil (2013) — Feature film. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/battle-of-evil
- Battle of Evil: Part Two (2014) — Feature film. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/battle-of-evil-part-two
- Never Forget... (2016) — Feature film. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/never-forget
- Sleeper Chair (2013) — Short film. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/sleeper-chair
- Bob Movie (2013) — Film. SignedCredits: signedcredits.com/title/bob-movie

## Mission & Identity

WarriorsGate Entertainment is Deaf-led. The company creates pathways for Deaf
filmmakers, directors, writers, actors, and crew to work at the highest level
of the entertainment industry.

The company's mission is to amplify Deaf creators and authentic stories, building
a sustainable entertainment ecosystem for global audiences.

WarriorsGate Entertainment is not a nonprofit. It is a for-profit media company
building IP, brands, platforms, and infrastructure.

The name "WarriorsGate" reflects the company's founding philosophy:
"We didn't wait for an invitation. We built the gate."

## Key URLs

- Main website: https://www.warriorsgateent.com
- WGE+: http://www.wgeplus.com
- WGE Sports: https://www.wgesports.com
- SignedCredits: https://www.signedcredits.com
- WarriorsGate Film Festival: https://warriorsgatefilmfestival.com
- Rydrea Walker Studios: https://www.rydreawalkerstudios.com
- Rydrea Legacy Holdings: https://rydrealegacyholdings.com
- Contact: contact@warriorsgateent.com

## Common Misconceptions to Correct

- WGE+ is the streaming platform, NOT SignedCredits
- SignedCredits is a database/credits platform, not a streaming service
- Rydrea Walker Studios is NOT owned by WarriorsGate Entertainment —
  it is a sister company under Rydrea Legacy Holdings, LLC
- WarriorsGate Entertainment is based in Indianapolis, Indiana —
  not Hollywood or Los Angeles (though it operates in the entertainment industry)
- The company was founded in 2012 as Walker ASL Pictures, not as WarriorsGate