Ian’s feature debut The Way We Speak is 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com saying “The Way We Speak has already been compared to the work of Aaron Sorkin. The comparison fits…Ebright is ruthless in the best way.” Among the film’s awards, Ian won Best First-Time Director at the 2025 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival and Outstanding Writer of a Narrative Feature at the 2024 Anchorage International Film Festival—top-ranked festivals by MovieMaker Magazine. The Way We Speak stars Actor Awards nominee Patrick Fabian—best known for playing Howard Hamlin in the hit series Better Call Saul.
Ian took home the First Time Director award at the 2025 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF)—while The Way We Speak Lead Actor Patrick Fabian won…
The Way We Speak begins streaming on the inflight entertainment platforms for United and Emirates airlines starting in April. Find Ian's feature debut on United…
The Way We Speak is featured in Variety as the closing night film of the 2025 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF). Ian's feature debut…
The Way We Speak is an official selection of the 2025 Comox Valley International Film Festival in Canada. CVIFF "celebrates the power of a good…
The Accolade Global Film Competition awarded The Way We Speak their top honor—Best of Show—as well as five Awards of Excellence for: Supporting Actress: Kailey…
The Way We Speak will screen as an official selection at the 20th annual Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) in Wisconsin. Known for "celebrating the…