TODD KOMARNICKI is a prolific writer, producer and director of film and television as well as an acclaimed novelist. His first novel, Free, was published by Doubleday in 1993 and his second novel, famine (Arcade 1997), received tremendous reviews and was subsequently translated into French, Italian, and German. His third novel, war, was published to exceptional reviews in July of 2008 by Arcade.

In addition to his accomplishments in the literary world, Komarnicki has also found success in the entertainment industry as the director of the international production, RESISTANCE, starring Julia Ormond and Bill Paxton, which Komarnicki adapted from an Anita Shreve novel. This World War II epic love was released in 2003 and is currently available on DVD worldwide from Paramount and Lionsgate Entertainment

Komarnickiʼs screenplays include "Perfect Stranger" starring Bruce Willis and Halle Berry, and an adaptation of the international bestseller The Professor and the Madman for Paramount and ICON. He has sold pilots to ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

 

In addition, Komarnicki is the president & founder of the production/management company Guy Walks Into A Bar. Komarnicki and Guy Walks partner Jon Berg produced the Christmas blockbuster ELF starring Will Ferrell and directed by Jon Favreau. The film amassed over $220 million worldwide, putting Guy Walks on the map as a go-to company for high concept comedy.

Komarnicki lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, and their daughter, Remy.