Kelley began her film/Tv career at 19 yrs old working as a professional actress and comedian for almost 20 years. In her early 30's, she jumped behind the camera and launched a career in film production as a first AD, Producer / Writer and Director. She's worked with various high-profile celebrities including: John Lithgow, Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, Cynthia Nixon, Diane, Sawyer, Janeanne Garofalo, Spaulding Gray, and Joan Rivers, to name-drop a few of the really nice ones! 

Kelley has written and directed independent TV pilots, industrials, corporate training films and educational videos for several companies including AstraZeneca International,  Asahi Press and The Sociometric Institute.  In addition, Kelley has directed short films, webisodes, and several music videos for top musical acts including Belgium pop sensation Lynne Verlayne, and NYC's own DellaValle.

Kelley’s writing credits include promos for “That ‘70’s Show,” original comedy sketches for Saturday Night Special (FoxTV) starring Roseanne Barr and Queen Latifah, a feature article for Cosmopolitan magazine, and wrote and edited funny animal greeting cards (the ones you see at the grocery store) for Avanti Press. She also wrote/directed the sketch comedy show Urban Side Effects, which had a successful six-year run off-off-off-off-and seriously off Broadway in the West Village, which The New York Post praised as “very funny and poignant,” while Time Out New York wrote, “This show comes close to justifying its memorable slogan: “Like Saturday Night Live—only funnier.” As a filmmaker, when asked why she is so passionate about shooting her feature-length film "Tropical Depression" she snorts: “Because of films like “Booty Call.” 

 Creative is a word that barely scratches the surface when describing who David Tonkowich is. A Willy Wonka type mindset mixed with a whip-smart sense of humor and a genuine old soul, David’s true gift for making audiences laugh and his flawless execution are deeply appreciated on  any project he produces.  

Currently, David is the CEO of Liberty Hearing Centers, one of  New York Ciy’s largest Audiology practices. Libertyhearingcenters.com  In addition, David has his own real estate company, Tonk Realty Group, LLC where he believes in helping his tenants by giving them a great place to live, with below-market lease rates so  everyone wins. 

Lastly, David is in the midst of launching Pinky Pops LLC, an online bakery that will blow you away with their designs and tastes. Please check them out at www.pinkypopsnyc.com

With David at the helm of your project, you can kick back and relax and know that you’re in great hands.