WHO WE ARE
Karen Somers + Co is a full-service creative media studio located in Los Angeles. We specialize in producing cinematic, branded content, commercials, social media storytelling, documentary features and series.
We empower our clients. We love to be the creative answer to the costly dilemma of building an in-house team for branded content or commercials.
Our talented and diverse team of industry professionals are creators of compelling, results driven storytelling. This woman-owned media house is led by its name sake, Director + Executive Producer, Karen Somers. Our core team radiates out to a much larger professional network of experienced creative, digital and brand professionals across the country - from New York to Georgia, New Orleans to Pittsburgh. We also work with teams in the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Canada and the Caribbean.
By hiring us, our clients know that our team will expand or contract with creative talent that is best suited to the assignment and its budget.
KAREN SOMERS
Founder + Executive Producer + Director
Karen leads the charge with our team, directing and executive producing many of our projects. She is a globetrotting filmmaker and photographer that revels in the team sport that is filmmaking.
LEE JACOBSON
Brand Strategy Guru
Lee brings an extraordinary track record navigating the complexities and interface of brand strategy, communications, marketing and design. With a background that spans corporate, institutional, and not-for-profit sectors, Lee brings a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking.
Shirley Jackson
Podcast Co-Producer
Shirley Jackson is an award winning line producer and Karen's co-producer for the podcast series "Give Her A Microphone".
KRISTIN ROGERS
Sr. Editor/Producer
Kristin's ability to take gorgeous footage and turn it into a beautiful story is unparalleled. Her ability to work in the field and in the edit bay is inspiring.
GAVIN REIGN
Audio Engineer, Music Composer
Gavin is another multi-talent member of our team. His expertise as an audio engineer and composer is another critical piece of the filmmaking pie.
Taylor Adams
Digital Content Design + Mgmt.
Merritt's background as an award winning singer/composer creates a unique beat as a superlative, award winning, long and short form documentary storyteller in the bay.