About

Who are we?

CK Productions was created to bring original and truthful art to the world. Our mission is to diversify the art of storytelling by creating original stories with artists from all backgrounds. Using film, theatre & music, we hope to inspire and create new & innovative ideas telling today's stories.

A portion of every dollar made by CK Productions Inc. is donated to 501(c)(3) non profit, Meals on Us Inc. and their ongoing efforts to fight homelessness & hunger in New York.

To learn more about Meals on Us, click here.

Our History

CK Productions Inc. was conceptualized in December of 2013. Shortly after, CK Productions Inc. found itself running a community theatre filled with performers of all ages in the heart of Long Island, New York.

After hundreds of performances, CK Productions developed its branches (CK Theatricals & CK Films) to create more engaging work outside of a community theatre realm. Since the start of both branches in 2015, CK Theatricals & CK Films have received awards and nominations from BroadwayWorld, Queens World Film Festival, Best of Long Island and more. CK Films has done exceptionally well receiving honorable mention and appearing in over 30 festivals throughout the world. While the Theatricals division has developed workshops of productions as well as Off-Broadway & Off-Off Broadway runs.

In January 2019, CK Productions Inc. introduced CK Records, a music & podcast label & management company. Our music division is currently managing several artists, have two artists signed to our label and is producing four new podcasts. In June of 2019, CK Productions added its final branch, CK Marketing, a full-fledged music marketing, business marketing & PR company.

In addition, CK is also creating new, engaging works and have two New York City theatrical workshops planned in 2020. We also have a short film & series in post production and season 2 of our Documentary Series (Conversations) streaming for free on YouTube in 2020.

"Keep it up and you'll take over Hollywood in no time.”

-Mousa Kraish (Actor, Superbad & STARZ's American Gods)

Our Team

Ethan Felizzari

Chief Executive Officer / Founder

is a director, writer, artist manager & producer in New York. Ethan had worked in many projects ranging from theatrical ventures to films. Ethan founded CK Productions Inc. in December of 2013. From his start with producing community theatre to producing Off-Broadway theatre and award winning films, CK Productions has become a very well established production company throughout the years. Ethan‘s film, La Sangre en Nuestras Venas, won an honorable mention at the Queens World Film Festival and won the Golden Whiskers Award at Indieworks Festival. Currently he is finishing up a partnered film with Kodak and Kickstarter titled ABUELO and a brand new series, PERSPECTIVE and more. Other Film Credits: By the Code (Web Series), Santi (Short), Wild Minds Never Learn (Short) & more. Theatre (Regional): Backyard / Desert - World Premiere (Prod./Dir.), columbinus (Prod./Dir.), The Great Gatsby (Prod./Dir.), Turkey Go on Strike (Prod./Dir./Writer) & more. His love & passion for the arts has led him to create some very unique work & ideas. With the grand opening of CK Records in 2019, Ethan felt as though his project with CK Productions has finally reached the beginning stages he wanted.

Ethan is currently producing the new play Backyard / Desert by Nancy Irene Kelly, a Documentary Series (Conversations) and is the manager for artists Bknott, Don Da Menace & Camila Andrew as well as in the CK Records signed band, Versa the Band.

In addition to CK, Ethan also runs several businesses including The Lighthouse Project, where he serves as a life coach, and NYC-based non-profit, Meals on Us, where he serves as a Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer. For more information on upcoming projects, visit www.ethanfelizzari.com or follow @EthanFelizzari

Peter Iannacchino

CK Marketing, CEO

is a Long Island, New York born artist & musician. Peter has been working in music for as long as he can remember. Whether it be back-up guitar or leader of his band, Flowering Branches, his enthusiasm and incredible music prowess has led him to a lot of success within the industry. Prior to joining the CK Family, Peter founded, The Sound Cellar, a fully-decked out rehearsal & recording studio in Huntington, New York.

Peter is a valued member of our team and was named Chief Executive Officer in March 2020 of CK Marketing, CK's full-fledged music & business marketing division. His mission within CK Marketing is to give artists a place that they can trust with their most valued asset -- their music. Learn more about CK Marketing here.

James Gansley
"papaGansley"

CK Records

is a New Jersey creative. The name papaGansley derives from his various YouTube and social media usernames where he built himself a loyal following from his podcast, "nerd culture" content and video game live streaming. Quickly, Gansley became interested in various forms of the entertainment industry. Working with a NYC-based Hip-Hop record labels is how he was able to create a name for himself within the New York music industry. When he and partner Ethan Felizzari met (through a mutual project for CK Records managed artist, Bknott) they automatically knew working together was a must. Immediately papaGansley learned the ropes to become a producer for theatre, film and more.

Gansley is currently overseeing various projects for CK Productions Inc. including his direct involvement in projects for CK Records & CK Marketing.

DERLIS CHAVARRIA

Principal Photographer/Videographer & Editor, CK Marketing

COLTON LAVA

Head Engineer & Producer, CK Records

TYLER HACKES

A&R, CK Records
Graphic Designer, CK Marketing

CARLOS DIAZ

Photographer & Videographer

NORA FELIZZARI

Operations

THIAGO DESOUZA

Film Editor

EMILY AREVALO