Ri-Karlo Handy, a native of Oakland, California, embarked on a journey in the film industry at the tender age of 14. During his high school years, he collaborated with prominent Bay Area artists such as E-40, En Vogue, and Too Short, starting off as a Production Assistant and gradually rising to the position of Director by the age of 18.
As a Director, Ri-Karlo worked on music videos for notable artists like Master P, Bone-Thugs and Harmony, Mack 10, and many others. His repertoire also includes directing commercials, films, and a collection of documentary projects, including the underground hit "Unsigned," which he shot, produced, and edited.
In 2003, Ri-Karlo transitioned to television, editing shows like Kitchen Nightmares for FOX, Pros Vs. Joe's for SPIKE TV, and many more. He then began Show Running unscripted programming for BET, MTV, TLC, and OWN, including the Executive Producing of Keyshia Cole "The Way it is" for BET and Nick Cannon's Son of A Gun for MTV.
By 2011, Ri-Karlo shifted to creating TV shows as VP of unscripted development at New Wave Entertainment, developing several new series, including Buying for Billionaires for E!.
In 2013, Ri-Karlo Handy merged his extensive experience as VP of Original Programming at BOUNCE TV, overseeing the network's music specials, stand-up specials, sitcoms, and unscripted programming, including their hit sitcoms Family Time and Mann and Wife.
