Chris Sawtelle
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
CrossCheck Studios
Chris Sawtelle is the Co-Founder and CEO of CrossCheck Studios—a media company that specializes in Gen-Z content and activations. With a focus on being the premier venue for internet-native creators, CrossCheck develops both scripted and unscripted content, brand partnerships, events and more; all with Gen-Z at the center.
Before joining CrossCheck in 2021, Sawtelle headed digital ventures at ICM Partners, one of the world’s leading talent agencies. While at ICM, he represented a diverse roster of talent that included management company TalentX Entertainment, Lana Condor, Jordan Firstman, Tunde Oyeniyen, YouTube stars The Try Guys and more. Prior to joining ICM, Sawtelle spent four plus years at the management firm Anonymous Content managing top tier industry talent, and CAA before that. In addition to his work at CrossCheck, Sawtelle recently produced Swan Song directed by Ben Cleary starring Mahershala Ali, Naomi Harris, Glenn Close, and Awkwafina for Apple.
Before joining CrossCheck in 2021, Sawtelle headed digital ventures at ICM Partners, one of the world’s leading talent agencies. While at ICM, he represented a diverse roster of talent that included management company TalentX Entertainment, Lana Condor, Jordan Firstman, Tunde Oyeniyen, YouTube stars The Try Guys and more. Prior to joining ICM, Sawtelle spent four plus years at the management firm Anonymous Content managing top tier industry talent, and CAA before that. In addition to his work at CrossCheck, Sawtelle recently produced Swan Song directed by Ben Cleary starring Mahershala Ali, Naomi Harris, Glenn Close, and Awkwafina for Apple.