Mark is a national recording & performing artist (jazz genre) with a professional management/business background. He has written, produced, and directed for stage, radio, video & film, while also producing live events for several notable clients. Mark has performed/organized events for the Imperial Palace Casino (Las Vegas), Mohegan Sun Casino (CT), National Political Conventions, High Society Clientele, National Radio/TV and is now preparing to tour USA with his new CD release (" Careless Moon ").

As President of the Mahar Enterprises, Inc. family of companies (licensing, publishing & creative management) Mark proudly contributes his creativity, enthusiasm & network to IIE's executive/contract team. ME, Inc. clients currently include Hoss' Dream Machine (Executive Producer; a new television program that merges Metal, Muscle and Heart to celebrate “gear-heads” and “giving” [in cooperation with IIE]); Upscale Living Magazine (Consultant through PlayingTag.com; an emerging lifestyle magazine); HighwayMerge.com (an Internet Hosting & Domain reseller that helps companies achieve a cost-effective retail presence on the world wide web).  

Mark's general business management and consulting roles include projects in various fields (Venue, Brand Development, Residential/Commercial Construction, Hospitality, and Production), with budgets between $1,000 and $16million.

"[Image Icon] is evidence that ambitious and creative people can get things done without accepting the industry rules of 'funding first'. Now that the company has developed funding opportunities I expect to see this diverse group of talent become a permanent fixture in the national entertainment community. I'm pleased to be a part of IIE's evolution and I'm extremely excited about the roster of upcoming projects." -Mark Mahar

Jenna Sullivan is an accomplished director, actress and screenwriter.  She obtained her Master's in Screen Drama Directing at Goldsmiths College in London, and a few years before that, she obtained her BFA in Theatre at New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. 

During her professional career, both in the United States and Europe, she has fielded work in almost every area of production and has worked on a broad range of formats, such as short films, commercials, industrials, tv shows and independent feature films. Recently appearing in the first and second season of on the Showtime series "Brotherhood".

Kevin Anderton is a Boston University graduate (MFA 2000) who founded Midnight Chimes Productions in 1999. Since then he has assembled a group of similar-minded talent to make over 60 shorts. In an effort to support and grow the local film community, he runs networking events, promotes local events, and has worked on several short films in the Boston area. His professional credits also include the IMAX film Kilimanjaro: To The Roof of Africa and The Good Son.

Kevin's short films have played worldwide through the internet, video phones, and film festivals. His work has been included on broadcast television in the US such as Playboy Television, Comcast Video-on-Demand, and NBC (shortly). His short film "Mask of the Ninja" was awarded best comedy on Undergroundfilm.org and was one of twenty films selected by Panasonic (out of 2000) for their online contest on YouTube. "Latex" was awarded best of 2004 by the Attention Deficit Film Festival. His short films have been downloaded Online over 10 million times.

Aside from three feature scripts, Kevin also has over sixty short films and skits compiled in his ever-growing notebook. He now also works closely with the team of IIE. His comedic talents are audience tested, viewer approved, and he has the production and organizational abilities to make low-budget productions with high-budget quality.

Unsatisfied with conventional filmmaking, Alex Ferrari decided to acquire as much knowledge about the art and craft of storytelling as he could. Coming from a post production background, this versatile director combines his passion for storytelling and his post-production experience with a unique visual style.

Raised in New York, now stationed in Miami, Alex has become not only one of region's most sought after editors, but also one of its premiere commercial directors. He has also edited three feature films as well as editing, post supervising, and directing over 400 commercials.
Alex has entered the world of producing feature films as well with producing his first feature film "Behind Forgotten Eyes." He wrote, produced & directed the short films “B R O K E N,” “Cyn,” and “Daddy's Home.” He also is developing the feature films “Red Princess Blues” and  “B R O K E N.”

Alex Ferrari also owns Numb Robot, an award winning visual effects/post production house, which produces high-end visual effects for feature films, commercials, movie promotions, frequently works with Image Icon Entertainment, soon featured on imageicon.tv and is also a board memeber of the Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference.

Born in Providence, RI, Latek graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Concentration, Visual and Media Arts/Mass Communication from Emerson College in 1998. Latek produced short film “A Life In The Day of Ringo Vings”. After graduating, Latek expanded the short piece into a feature. In 2001, the underground film went on to win various awards such as “Best International Director”, AFMA International Film Festival, “People's Choice Award”, Adobe Digital Cinema, and “WOW” Award, Tampa International Education. & Time Warner Film Festival.

“Maintain No Control!” was Latek's theory while documenting reality. The Art of Directing, which controlled the structure of the epic story, would fall into place in the editing room. “Sweet Dreams”, like the subjects involved, began on one road and ended on completely different one. Recently appointed Director of Hoss Dream Machine and also in pre-productions of several new Docudrama's that are scheduled to be filmed world wide, IIE is honored to be working with such a talented and passionate filmmaker. Latek is also founder and President of Phantazma Pictures.

Eric Vollweiler is the former managing partner of VR Events and now a Independent Contractor. As a producer he manages corporate sponsorships, marketing, advertising, and public relations for a variety of events, such as Film Festivals, Conferences, Movie Premieres, and Parties. Currently, Eric is working on the Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo taking place on September, 21 at the Hilton in Manhattan and Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conferemce, November 14, 15, 16 (2008) in Boston. Eric recently produced the Ed Wood Film Festival in Albany, NY (2007) and produced the first annual Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference in Boston (2007).

Eric was also involved with sponsorship for the (2006) International Film Festival Summit in Las Vegas. In (2006), with VR Events, Eric produced the Premiere of The Great New Wonderful at the Angelica Film Center in New York CIty. At Sundance, he produced the Indislate Magazine and Film Festival Reporter Party whose sponsors included Video on Demand and Boston University. In Los Angeles, Eric produced the 2nd annual Now Casting Film Festival and has been a consultant for the DIY Convention: Do it Yourself in Film, Music and Books, The Silver Lake Film Festival, and the (2006) Pan African Film and Arts Festival. In (2005), Eric helped found the Youth Actors Expo. A crowning achievement for VR Events, the Youth Actors Expo is one of the only acting expos for children in the country.

Eric began his career as a promoter in the Manhattan Club scene, for such clubs as Life, the China Club, Tunnel and Nells. Eric Volunteered for Film Festivals such as the Nantucket Film Festival(2000) and Sundance (2002). He also interned at the DreamWorks SKG Casting Department and graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Management Communications.

Jillian was born and raised in South Boston, MA. Self proclaimed cinephile (look it up..not a bad thing).  Her true passion in life, and also a musical theatre fanatic.  Having studied independent film in New York City at The New School and continuing  her film studies at Emerson College in Boston, MA. Working presenlty with on the Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference staff.

Born In Providence, RI - Has worked on several short films including WHY THE MOTH LOVES, THE FLAME, THE PAPER ROUTE, USED BOOKS and LAST CALL. As well as some Features such as THE LEDGED OF LUCY KEYES. Glenna was also part of the 48 Hour film project. 

She has been a Production Assistant, and a Script Supervisor, Grip as well as helping out in other areas of film where needed. Glenna has also written poetry and scripts. She has just finished her first short film as a director / producer titled THE MISUNDERSTANDING. She is Program Director for the Artist' Exchange Short Film Festival.

Music industry consultant and publicist Ginny Shea has garnered international exposure for her clients through radio and video promotion, print media, and her vast industry network. Since founding MIXED MEDIA in 1989, Ms. Shea has advised her clients on ways to increase their visibility and strategically position themselves in the recording and music industry. With 20 years in the business, MIXED MEDIA gets proven results in the areas of homegrown and national publicity and promotion.

With established contacts, diligent follow up and detailed progress reports, the agency offers focused, reputable service at competitive prices. Campaigns and budgets are tailored to meet each clients needs, whether it's national publicity, regional tour support, radio promotion or consulting services.

Ned Charpentier Graduated as a Summa Cumme Laude from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI along with getting many distinguished awards and recognition for his achievements in Web Design and Multimedia.  He began a Massachusetts based Web design Company Orangenova Interactive in 2005.