A Michigan native, Ian has been involved with local theatre and film for the last 20 years, having worked with several area companies in addition to the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. His list of contributions has included serving as actor, fight director, prop and lighting designer, master carpenter and assistant director. A consistent leading man on stage throughout the years, Ian is best known in the film world for playing dangerous criminals and intelligent villains.
Harsens Island Revenge
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Film
by Collective Development, Inc
2nd Assistant Director WW1 veterans on Harsens Island square off against the infamous 'Purple Gang' over illegal liquor in the 1920's.
Silent Night in Algona
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Film
by Collective Development, Inc.
2nd Assistant Director 'Silent Night In Algona' is a character study that takes us inside the dynamics of a small Iowa town from September thru December, 1944 during WW2.
The Devil's Whiskey
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Film (short)
by IndieBlackmagic / Tommy Jackson
The Man / Co-Writer After the shooting of his partner, a veteran detective chases down the suspect and comes face-to-face with his demons.
Best Years Gone
(
Film
by Collective Development, Inc
2nd Assistant Director
Pure
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Film (short)
by 52 Scripts / Scott Gordon
Bernard Set in the dystopian future where the Government maintains a pure bloodline by persecuting the impure, Health Agent Valerie Keene wrestles with compromising her ethics for the sake of her job.
The Last of Us: They Will Come
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Film (short)
by IndieBlackmagic / Tommy Jackson
Kessler The Last of Us Fan Film continues with this riveting sequel. Ellie must fight her way out of a spore infested house as hunters and a terrifying clicker hunt her down. As she is haunted by flashbacks from her fight with Abby, her morality is tested alongside her brutality.
Best Years Gone
(
Film
by Collective Development, Inc. (Comedy and Drama)
Deputy Anson Our story follows the post glory life for middle-aged, dreamer, slacker and former race car drive Gil Gilles. After several years of destructive behavior, Gil is devoid of any real friends or family save the equally destructive 'love of his life' Sylvia. This challenging relationship is further strained by Sylvia's twin daughters who have been victimized by a string of Sylvia's past boyfriends and want no part of Gil.
The Con
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TV Series
(Reality-TV)
Production Assistant
On Location
(
Film
by Jeff Seemann (Horror)
Associate Producer Six friends start a business, providing guided tours to the shooting locations of the world's most famous horror films, until they find the one spot where the horror is real.
Apollyon
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Film (short)
by Bret Miller (Horror)
Gang Banger A sickly Janitor at a historic church discovers a portal for newly departed souls to enter the next life. But these lost spirits are not leaving this world empty handed.
Blood Immortal
(
Film
by Robert Joseph Butler (Horror)
Wounded Victim Follows three generations of vampire women that find their lives put into jeopardy by their environmental and economic surroundings.
Last Right
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Film (short)
by Craig Derek Jones (Drama and Short)
Ronnie LAST RIGHT is the 2nd in a trilogy of short films that chronicle the life of Artimis Cain. In this installment, Arti is visiting his Grandfather when an unexpected visitor arrives and changes Arti's relationship with his Grandpa forever.
MBF: Man's Best Friend
(
Film
by Collective Development, Inc. (Drama, Family and War)
Stunts An engaging tale that shows the parallels between the treatment of wounded military veterans and 'last chance' shelter dogs
Electron Blade
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TV Serie
by TK2 Films (Sci-Fi)
Ozias Electron Blade tells the story of Nova, a devout follower of Eden: the God and ruler of the world. After she is chosen to be Eden's perfect host, Nova's world turns upside down when she learns the secret truth about the God she has given her whole life for.
Astro Zombies
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Film (short)
by Jake O'Brien (Comedy)
Lux Two struggling filmmakers steal a song from their favorite punk band to use in their debut feature "Astro Zombies". Things go beautifully awry.
Brain Engagement
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Film (short)
by Classy Dog Pictures (Comedy)
Anger A funny and witty inside look at Ben's brain on the day he proposes to his longtime girlfriend, Anna. Can he come up with the perfect proposal?
Wild Faith
(
Film
by Collective Development, Inc. (Drama, Family and Western)
Cal The film and developing TV series portrays life in 1800's Michigan, focusing on a Civil War vet trying to make peace with his losses and start a new life despite the world resisting change around him.
Goner
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Film (short)
by Nick Stumphauzer (Action and Sci-Fi)
Malcolm When Falkner returns in an attempt to capture his little sister, Dallas Goner must use his ability to teleport to keep her safe.
You're Falling
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Video
by The Deka Brothers (Sci-Fi and Music)
Attacker Official music video for Dividuals "You're Falling" - later set to a different track and renamed 'Amor Fati'
Brothers
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Film (short)
by Tyler Hartwig (Fantasy)
Brother A young man follows his older brother's final journey to find out the truth behind his disappearance.
Meta
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Film (short)
(Comedy)
Jason Stathan Tyler's complacent lifestyle gets thrown sideways when a stranger informs him of his meta world.
Rush: Inspired by Battlefield
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TV Mini
by Corridor Digital (Action, Drama and War)
Sturgess Rush is based from the popular video game series Battlefield, from Swedish game developers DICE. The name comes from a battlefield unique mode in which the player must locate and destroy/defend two objectives.
Skin Tight
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TV Series
(Reality-TV)
Production Assistant
Restoration Wild
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TV Series
(Reality-TV)
Art department (Carpenter)
Ashes of Eden
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Film
by New House Entertainment - Shane Hagedorn (Crime and Drama)
Stunt Coordinator
...Forgotten, Detroit.
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Film (short)
by Hott Garbage / Rick Boven (Drama)
Key Set P.A. Therapist Ben Riesen is thrown into a game of hide and seek among the ruins of Detroit, MI when one of his Alzheimer's patients disappears. However, as he stumbles upon her his own troubles with women take center stage. Lost in a rotting factory, as well as his patient Gracie's memories, Ben wonders if it's worth holding on to the past.
Unconventional
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Video
by Iron Core Media - Nathan Quinn (Comedy)
Stunt Coordinator
China
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TV Movie
by Jazzy Tam FIlms - Jeffrey Wray (Drama)
Asst. Fight Coordinator (Uncredited) Rudolph is a middle-aged man who tires of his quiet life and starts taking martial arts lessons as his wife, Evelyn, begins to question her place in her husband's new found journey of self-discovery.
An Ordinary Killer
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Film
by Collective Development, Inc. (Crime and Thriller)
Jim Jameson The tragic real life story of a serial killer who stalked his victims in the early 1970's in small town America. A weaving trail of twists and turns that left people unsettled for two generations until investigative persistence aided by modern technology brings justice for a young mother and her family some 28 years later
Pinnacle Film Awards - Best Supporting Actor (Brain Engagement)
(2019)
Acting Studio Chicago
(2020-2021)
Lansing Community College
(1997-1998)
Film Connection
(1997-1998)