Ian’s first feature as writer-director—The Way We Speak—is 94% 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.” The Way We Speak stars 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Patrick Fabian—best known for playing Howard Hamlin on Better Call Saul. Among the film’s awards, Ian won Outstanding Writer of a Narrative Feature at the 2024 Anchorage International Film Festival and Best Director at the 2024 Albuquerque Film & Music Experience—each top-ranked festivals by MovieMaker Magazine.
Pinwheel Horizon has screened more than 20,000 times since its online premiere last year.Ian's third award-winning short narrative stars newcomer Cassie Stires and reunites Ian…
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…
