Born in Vancouver, Canada and now based in Los Angeles, Ilanna is an internationally awarded commercial director, filmmaker and photographer. Through her work, she looks to elevate and explore at the intersection of dynamic movement and inspiring storytelling. Her clients have included Red Bull, Roxy, the LA Clippers, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Harvard Business Review and others.
She is passionate about being involved in the creative community, as a member of the board of directors for the west coast chapter of The One Club For Creativity, as well as judging for the ADC Awards and One Awards. Her first and second short films have screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFilm), AmDocs, Cinequest and more to be announced. Her work has been awarded by shots, SHOOT, the ADC Awards, American Photography and more.
Select Awards:
International Photo Awards, Series Winner
SHOOT New Directors Showcase, 2022
shots New Director of the Year, Silver, 2024
Select Press:
Select Group Exhibitions:
Off The Clock, APA LA, 2023
Soho Photo Gallery, APA New York, 2022
Julia Margaret Cameron Award, 2022
An Artist’s Perspective, APA Chicago, 2022
Contact:
ilanna.barkusky@gmail.com