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Marisa Erven
FOUNDER, Executive Creative Director
Marisa Erven is experienced from Startup to Large Scale AAA Projects. Expertise in Emerging Technologies, Award-Winning Games, First-to-Market, Storytelling, Intellectual Property Development, Prototyping, and Art Direction.Contributor to multi-million-dollar launches spanning across Games, Tech, and Wellness sectors.
Marisa looks to bring moments of joy to everyone through lived and shared experiences.
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Susan J. Grella
FOUNDER, Executive Creative Producer
Susan J. Grella is a Multidisciplinary Leader experienced in collaborating with Award-Winning Game Developers and Filmmakers making Stories with Social Impact. Projects include Oscar®-Nominated Documentaries, TV Shows, Digital Series, Podcasts, 360 Films, AAA Projects, and Immersive Experiences across AR/VR/XR.
With empathy and a commitment to ensuring every voice is heard, Susan cultivates strong connections across diverse teams to tackle the most exciting challenges.
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Izana Team Members hold over 29 years of combined industry experience, with prior Studio and Freelance clients including:
8ninths (Concept/Motion Design)
ArenaNet (Motion Graphics, VFX)
FHI 360 (Subcontractor, Author/Illustrator)
Hidden Path (Concept Art)
Hyperspace XR (Art Direction)
Microsoft (Business Development)
Smashing Ideas (Production Design)
Timbre Games (Art Direction)
Vulcan Productions (Production)
Zynga (Art Direction)