A Constant Search For the Heart of the Story
Exploring the softer sentiments of life, my style is defined by rugged elegance and the deeper search for emotional truth.
My conviction is that emotional truth is the purpose of great storytelling, and it comes from creating a collaborative space where people can express their authentic inner voice, which I believe is what audiences long to hear, connect with, and share.
As a filmmaker my work is intended to draw viewers into a beautiful dream—rich with textures, visual poetry, and melodic sounds. Showcasing my foundation in cinematic documentaries, the following projects represent my search for these timeless elements of natural beauty, spanning across commercial, branded, and pure documentary filmmaking.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
SHORT DOCUMENTARY: "Charles Umlauf: Flight and Fall"
Writer + Director + DP: Ian Van Alan
SHORT DOCUMENTARY: "Jammie Holmes: Make The Revolution Irresistable"
Director + DP: Ian Van Alan
ROBERT WEISS: "Sudden Tide"
Director: Robert Weiss
DP: Ian Van Alan
HACKER VALLEY: "Layer 8"
Director: Ian Van Alan
DP: Clint Howard II
SHORT FASHION FILM: "The Hours"
Writer + Director: Ian Van Alan
DP: Scott Peck
SHORT FASHION FILM: "The Night Owls"
Director: Jonce
DP: Ian Van Alan
GUILD RESTAURANT: "The Plating"
Director + DP: Ian Van Alan
SHORT DOCUMENTARY: "Under One Sky"
Dir. + DP: Ian Van Alan