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Ian Kessner is a Canadian screenwriter, film producer, and director, better known for the remake of Carnival of Souls in 1998. Even, he won the 1998 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival for “Best Short” from 35mm short The Puzzle. Besides his work, he is recognized for being a husband of Bar Parly, an Israeli-American model and actress.
Ian Kessner was born on the 26th of August 1969 in Montreal city, Canada. The producer and director, Ian belong to the birth sign of Virgo. He is Canadian by nationality and Caucasian by ethnicity.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Ian Kessner began working as director from Gone Fishin’ when he went to NYU’s summer film program. Then, he signed the contract to co-created the TV series, The Dopes and Twisted Puppet Theater for Showtime. Afterward, he began directing as well as producing music videos for E!’s Fashion Week and Chop Suey TV for USA Networks USA LIVE block of programming. Later, the show won the first Time Warner/Reel Time Online Film Festival.
Since then, Ian has used his creativity in directing and producing David Blaine: Street Magic demo. He even worked for the re-shoots of Wes Cravens’ Carnival of Souls for Trimark Pictures. But, his best work in 35mm short The Puzzle won the 1998 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival for “Best Short.”
By working as Director and film producer, Ian Kessner has accumulated a good sum of fortunes. As an average film director charges $4,434 per hour, $92,220 per year. For now, Ian Kessner’s net worth estimate at $5 million.
Married, Wife, and Children
The director and writer, Ian has already tied his knot with a beautiful Israeli actress and model, Bar Paly. The pair has been living blissful married life since 2007. With a precise detail disclosed about their love life, the starlet received US Citizenship on 14th August 2014 after living for several years together. However, they has not welcomed any children for now.
Parents, Family, and Siblings
Ian was born to Kessner’s family to parents – Rhona and Norman Kessner. Whereas, his parental grandfather was Abraham Jacob ‘Abe’ Kessner and his parental grandmother was Toboe Fine. Regarding his parents’ occupation, and siblings’ information hasn’t surfaced yet.
However, Ian garnered his graduation from the University of Western Ontario in the summer film program. Then, he moved to New York. He also graduated from the American Film Institute with his Directing MFA in 2002.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Ian Kessner has an attractive body structure. As he stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighs around 65 kg. He has black eyes and long brown color hair.