IAN KARR

Ian Karr is the president and executive producer of IKA Collective, a multi-million dollar New York based production agency. Since founding IKA over twenty years ago, Karr has amassed thousands of credits producing and directing content for prestigious clients including Showtime Networks, Bertelsmann, HBO, Associated Press, Merck, Viacom, and Continental Airlines. He has worked with numerous A-list actors, celebrities and CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies while filming in over twenty countries and most of the fifty states. IKA Collective is headquartered in New York City. The full floor facility in midtown Manhattan includes five HD editing and graphics suites, two ProTools rooms, a fully equipped insert stage and production offices. The firm also has satellite production offices in Venice, California. In addition to directing countless commercials, Ian directed the short film “Caged,” starring Chris Elliott which aired on Showtime Networks. He also produced David Paymer’s directorial debut “Candor City Hospital,’ which stars Michael McKean and Paymer. Ian created the innovative children’s program “Do Re Mi with Mr. B.,” and most recently directed The Sopranos veteran Steve Schirripa in a television series featuring Italian cuisine and culture. Karr has also created and produced original content specifically for in-flight exhibition. Shows like “Three for the Road,” “What Just Happened?” and “Continental Bookshelf” have been viewed by millions of travelers.

For more information on Ian Karr visit www.ikacollective.com.