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 will have its San Francisco Bay Area premiere at the 19th annual PJIFF, with The Way We Speak screening Wednesday, April 16 at the Granada Theater in Hollister. Director of Photography A.J. Marson (Iris), Editor Robert Schafer (Megalopolis), and Colorist Chris Martin (Fruitvale Station) are scheduled to attend the screening with Ian and to participate in the post-screening Q&A.

Read more in Variety, or visit The Way We Speak at PJIFF for tickets and more info.