Ian made the transition to a career in film while studying at university, inspired by a class in which he Co-Directed and shot his first film, a documentary on a local community garden at his school. Following graduation and an excursion across the globe, Ian moved to Los Angeles in order to gain on set experience as a Production Assistant, Grip and Assistant Camera. A cinephile at heart, some of Ian's favorite films include The Game, Looper, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Drive.