- Born
- Height1.96 m
- Ian studied film and photography at Art School. After moving to Manchester, he was employed at Carlton Studios for three years before moving on to work as studio photographer for a top advertising agency. In the late 80s he set up his own studio shooting fashion and still life, working on assignments around the world. Late 90's, and Ian set up Biffa Production company shooting pop videos, adverts, and short films. He also produced a spec TV series "Actors". Which gained great interest from the BBC and Paramount Comedy Channel.
In 2010 his production company completed the black comedy feature film Rebels Without A Clue. It won three awards at the Ibiza International Film Festival; Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack, and Best Supporting Actor. Ian was also the cinematographer (credited under an alias of Ivan D Rennov). He received the award from Oscar winning Cinematographer Ronnie Taylor. Rebels was also nominated for Best UK Feature at Raindance Film Festival - London.
Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale was his 2nd feature. Winning - Audience Choice Award at Palm Beach Film Festival Best Foreign Feature at San Diego International Film Festival Best Feature at London Independent Film Festival.
Ian spends his time between Los Angeles and the UK. When not directing or writing he teaches acting for camera under the name "Vernon Acting Method".- IMDb mini biography by: anonymous
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- He was writer/director/cinematographer/producer of the dark comedy feature Rebels Without a Clue, which was winner of: Best Cinematography - Best Supporting Actor - Best Soundtrack at Ibiza Int Film Festival. Also, nominated Best UK feature at Raindance Int film Fest (London).
- He was writer/director/cinematographer/producer of the comedy feature Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale, which was Winner of the Audience Choice Award at Palm Beach Int Film Festival - Best Foreign Feature at San Diego Int Film Festival.
- Although Ian is dyslexic, he has a love of writing screenplays.
- At school, Ian was in a special class for slow readers. He failed English. Years later it was discovered that he is Dyslexic.
- Is also an accomplished award winning Cinematographer - AKA Ivan D. Rennov.
- [on making no-budget films] If you go at it with the right attitude, people are happy to help. I would be honest and say. "Nobody is paying me to do this production, I haven't got any money, can we use your place?" And most people would say "Yes, okay".
- I didn't know anyone who wanted to write me a script, so I just got on with it. I'm actually dyslexic, but I discovered I really enjoyed writing
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