Ivan Askwith is a producer and digital strategist based in Los Angeles. Since graduating from CMS, Ivan has built the strategic practice for an award-winning digital agency, led the Digital Media division of Lucasfilm and Star Wars, and then launched his own consulting practice focused on fan engagement and activation. He has been named one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business,” and has been described by WIRED as “the secret weapon” behind the biggest entertainment crowdfunding successes of the past decade. He is now the producer of the cult-favorite comedy series
Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the Executive Producer of
Do, Re & Mi, an animated show and app featuring Kristen Bell, that was designed to help pre-schoolers fall in love with music, and airs on Amazon Prime.
Thesis:
Television 2.0: Reconceptualizing TV as an Engagement Medium
