Izzy Ackerman is a creative strategist,
world builder, and producer.
Based in NYC.
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Client Work
Selected clients appear below. More information is available on request.
An independent film production & distribution company.
Role
Hired as a creative & strategic consultant across brand marketing for film releases and Oscar campaigns for titles: Anora, Aatomy of a Fall, Perfect Days, Immaculate, La Chimera, Cuckoo (& more).
An independent entertainment studio, specializing in film and tv production & distribution.
Role
Brand Managing Producer. Creative counsel and project management for film releases, merchandise, campaign launches, and Oscar season initiatives. Scaled A24’s TikTok from thirty thousand to one million+ followers through strategy, creative direction, and hands on production.
Everything Everywhere All At Once, Past Lives,
The Whale, Pearl, Bodies Bodies Bodies & more.
Team
Graham Retzik (Brand Head)
Zoe Beyer (Creative Director)
Jianna Justice (Brand Creative)
Auctions, Oscars Campaign, Scrounging
A membership program designed to give A24 superfans unprecedented access to bonus content, exclusive screenings, early access to merch, and more. Launched in April 2022.
Role
Managing member experiences, and developing program & engagement opportunities.
Team
Graham Retzik (Brand Head)
Zoe Beyer (Creative Director)
Jianna Justice (Brand Creative)
Typecode (Digital Agency)
Actual Source (Design Agency)
A24 Podcast
A monthly podcast that brings together compelling pairs of talent, no host, no rules.
Role
Produced A24 Podcast episodes #28 - 36, managing talent, on set support, and marketing assets. Collaborated on Notes, the editorial companion series for each episode.
Team
Zoe Beyer (Creative Director)
Jianna Justice (Brand Creative)
Thom Wyatt (Sound Editor)
Episode 33. Brendan Fraser & Michelle Yeoh.Episode 18. Alexa Demie & Nathan Fielder.
Episode 34. Ari Aster & Joaquin Phoenix.Brendan Fraser & Marcel the Shell [with shoes on] discussing their films, The Whale & Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Episode 29. Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Daniel Radcliffe.Episode 32. Ramy Youssef & Mahershala Ali.
A boutique strategic agency specializing in strategic communications, business strategy & media relations.
Role
Chief of Staff to CEO & Founder, Adam Mendelsohn. Crafting narrative design, crisis management, and developing strategic partnerships for clients including: Crypto.com, LeBron James, Rhode, Athletic Greens, Cactus Jack, SpringHill, & more.
Team
Adam Mendolsohn (Founder)
Michaela Hammond (Managing Director)
Other clients: Cactus Jack, Rhode, Lebron James, Crypto.com, PlayCo, Fabletics,
More Than A Vote, Togethxr, et al. Worked on narrative design for Athletic Green’s fundraise announcement & launch of AG1 with founder, Chris Ashenden. Worked with founders, Angela Sutherland and Evelyn Rusli on narrative design for fundraise announcement and brand impact for Yumi.
Worked in tandem with Upland Team and Founder Mike Cherman on re-brand & messaging of Chinatown Market to MA®KET. Video courtsey of MA®KET.
A co-working women’s space founded by Audrey Gelman & Lauren Kassan in 2016.
Role
As Executive Assistant to founder Audrey Gelman, I supported all C-suite needs across teams for the launch of the Wing. I worked alongside Pentagram to develop brand identity and the first merch launch. Worked on all logistics surrounding Series A fundraise, where co-founders raised $8 million dollars to open more spaces.
Images courtesy of Pentagram
NYT, Riding an Election Night Roller Coaster at the Wing by Laura M. Holson.
Forbes, Women’s Club The Wing raises $8 Million Series A, Adds 3 Locations by Clare O’Connor. Matches designed by Pentagram. First drop of merch, including “Bag Lady” tote bag, designed by Pentagram. Early merch drop, set of pins designed by Pentagram. Early merch packaging by Pentagram. Pencil set designed by Pentagram. Membership cards designed by Pentagram. Early type faces developed by Emily Oberman & Pentagram.