Izzy Ackerman is a multidisciplinary creative strategist, producer & consultant based in New York. 

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Neon Rated

Neon Rated is an independent film production, 
& distribution company. 

Role: Strategy & creative consultant across marketing campaigns for titles: Anatomy of a Fall, Perfect Days, Immaculate, La Chimera & Cuckoo
Sydney Sweeney guesses iconic screams for Immaculate Promo.
Academy Award-nominee Sandra Hüller takes one of Anatomy of a Fall’s most pivotal moments from script to scene. 
Josh O'Connor describes a day on the set of La Chimera. 
Director Wim Wenders on Koji Yakusho’s prep for Perfect Days. 
Director Ava DuVernay describes the plot of Origin.   
A24 Brand

A24 is an independent entertainment studio, specializing in film and tv production & distribution.

Role: Brand Managing Producer, I worked directly with Creative Director, Zoe Beyer across brand needs. Creative consult and project management for film releases, merch development, and Oscar campaigns.

Team:
Graham Retzik (Brand Head)
Zoe Beyer (Creative Director)
Jianna Justice (Brand Creative)
All Access A24

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: My work involved 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

A24 produces a monthly podcast that brings together compelling pairs of talent, no host, no rules. 

Role: I worked as a producer on episodes #28 – 36. Talent coordination, on-set support, and design on brand marketing assets. 

Team:
Zoe Beyer (Creative Director)
Jianna Justice (Brand Creative) 
Thom Wyatt (Sound Editor)
Episode 33. Brendan Fraser & Michelle Yeoh.
Episode 34. Ari Aster & Joaquin Phoenix.
Episode 29. Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Daniel Radcliffe.
Episode 32. Ramy Youssef & Mahershala Ali.
Episode 18. Alexa Demie & Nathan Fielder. 
Brendan Fraser & Marcel the Shell [with shoes on] discussing their films, The Whale & Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. 

Upland Workshop

Upland Workshop is a boutique strategic communications agency specializing in strategic communications, business strategy & media relations. 

Role: As Chief of Staff to CEO & Founder, Adam Mendelsohn, my work involved crafting narrative design, crisis management, and developing strategic partnerships for clients including: Crypto.com, LeBron James, Rhode, Athletic Greens, Cactus Jack, SpringHill, et al. 

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 in tandem with Upland Team and Founder Mike Cherman on re-brand & messaging of Chinatown Market to MA®KET. Video courtsey of MA®KET. 
Worked on developing the 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. 
The Wing

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
Early type faces developed by Emily Oberman & 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. 
Membership cards designed by Pentagram. 
First drop of merch, including “Bag Lady” tote bag, designed by Pentagram. 
Matches designed by Pentagram. 
Early merch drop, set of pins designed by Pentagram. 
Pencil set designed by Pentagram. 
Early merch packaging by Pentagram.