
A Constant Search For the Heart of the Story
Exploring the softer sentiments of life, my style is defined by rugged elegance and the search for emotional truth.
I believe that emotional truth is the purpose of great storytelling, and that when approached carefully filmmaking has the unique power to connect with people on the deepest levels of identity and empathy. That is why I approach all of my work with thoughtful intention, curiousity, and care—seeking to draw viewers into an immersive world that is rich with textures, visual poetry, and melodic sounds.
Showcasing my foundation in cinematic documentaries, the following projects represent my search for meaning, truth, and natural beauty, spanning my career in 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 DOCUMENTARY: "Under One Sky"
Dir. + DP: Ian Van Alan
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