Ian Franco is a filmmaker and creative producer born and raised in Simi Valley, CA, where he grew up filming backyard epics with neighborhood friends before turning that childhood obsession into a full-fledged career.

After earning a BFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy, he is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Southern California. Ian has worn many different hats on productions across Los Angeles, Austin, and Portland. His work has garnered recognition, including the Best Cinematography award for Last Word at the 2024 48 Hour Film Project in Portland, Oregon.

Ian's filmography includes titles such as Self (2022), An Unexpected Performance (2018), and The Horse (2019), showcasing his versatility in directing, writing, and producing. He continues to develop new projects under his production company, What If Films.