Ian Wilson
(He/Him)
Director / Writer
Ian Wilson
(He/Him)
Director / Writer
Ian Wilson is Scottish-Canadian award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker whose short film Perceptions garnered accolades at nearly 50 film festivals worldwide. Known for his sharp storytelling and emotional range, Wilson continues to build a dynamic portfolio across genres. His latest feature, the romantic comedy Caramel Drizzle, is currently enjoying a successful run on the festival circuit.
Filmography
  • Writer (17 Credits)
    Blue Monday
    Screenplay
    Caramel Drizzle
    Screenplay
    Crimson Queen
    Screenplay
    Fetish
    Screenplay, Short Script
    Perceptions
    Short Script
    Rejuvenation
    Short Script
    Rewind
    Screenplay, Short Script
    Shotgun
    Screenplay, Short Script
    The Mask of Leia
    Screenplay, Short Script
    The O'Fagans
    Television Script
    The Road to Aaru - The Ka of Sami Tarek (Pilot ep.)
    Television Script
    Who's Your Daddy?
    Short Script
    William Meets Billie
    Screenplay, Short Script
    Deserted2021
    Documentary
    What's the Plan for Breakfast?2020
    Short
    Not Such A Lousy Job2018
    Documentary
    Who's Your Daddy?2017
    Short
  • Director (7 Credits)
    Home, But Not Alone
    Deserted2021
    Documentary
    Coffee For One2020
    Short
    What's the Plan for Breakfast?2020
    Short
    Rock, Turf and Surf (Trailer)2019
    Documentary, Other
    Not Such A Lousy Job2018
    Documentary
    Who's Your Daddy?2017
    Short
  • Producer (5 Credits)
    Coffee For One2020
    Short
    What's the Plan for Breakfast?2020
    Short
    Rock, Turf and Surf (Trailer)2019
    Documentary, Other
    Not Such A Lousy Job2018
    Documentary
    Who's Your Daddy?2017
    Short
  • Acting (2 Credits)
    Coffee For One2020
    Short
    What's the Plan for Breakfast?2020
    Short
  • Editor (2 Credits)
    Rock, Turf and Surf (Trailer)2019
    Documentary, Other
    Not Such A Lousy Job2018
    Documentary
  • Researchers (1 Credit)
    Rock, Turf and Surf (Trailer)2019
    Documentary, Other
52 Awards & Selections
Winner - Best Feature Screenplay
Caramel Drizzle
KinoDrome: International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2025
Best Screenplay (selected)
Caramel Drizzle
Mesa International Film Festival
Mesa, AZ
2025
Best Feature Screenplay - Selected
Caramel Drizzle
Gil International Screenwriting Awards
Online
2025
Best Feature Screenplay - Selected
Caramel Drizzle
Purgatory Film Festival
Southampton, England
2025
Honourable Mention - Best Feature Screenplay
Caramel Drizzle
INTERDEPENDENT Studio 1
2025
Best RomCom - Winner
Caramel Drizzle
Melbourne International Screenplay Awards
Melbournes, Australia
2025
Best Screenplay over 60 pages (Finalist)
Caramel Drizzle
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
2025
Semi-Finalist Screenwriting
William Meets Billie
Skate or Die Film Festival
Pottstown, PA, USA
2025
Nominee - Screenplay
William Meets Billie
Yes! Let's Make a Movie International Film Festival
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2022
Best Documentary Film
Deserted
Yes, Let’s Make a Movie
Montreal
2022
Best Documentary (Nominated)
Deserted
Screen Nova Scotia Awards
Halifax
2022
Official Selection
Deserted
Charlottetown Film Festival
Charlottetown
2022
Official Selection
Deserted
Silver Wave Film Festival
Fredicton
2022
Selected
Deserted
Down East Flick Fest
Greenville, NC
2022
Semi-Finalist
Deserted
Niagara Falls International Short Festival
Niagara Falls, NY
2022
Official Selection
Home, But Not Alone
Yes, Let's Make a Movie! Festival
Montreal
2020
Official Selection
Home, But Not Alone
Charlottetown Film Festival
Charlottetown
2020
Finalist, Short Script.
Shotgun
Oil Valley Film Festival
Oil City, Pennsylvania.
2019
Finalist, Short Script
Shotgun
Lake Charles Film and Music Festival
Lake Charles, Louisiana.
2019
Official Selection - Screenplay
Shotgun
Official Selection - Austin Short Comedy Film Festival
Austin, TX
2019
Short Screenplay - Semi-Finalist
Who's Your Daddy?
Southeastern International Film & Music Festival
Nashville
2018
Official Selection and Screening, Best Actress Award,
Who's Your Daddy?
Scottish Independent Film Festival
Edinburgh
2018
Best Short Film
Who's Your Daddy?
Yes! Let's Make a Movie International Film Festival
Montreal
2018
Official Selection and Screening
Who's Your Daddy?
Parrsboro Film Festival
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
2017
Short Film Finalist
Who's Your Daddy?
AltFF Alternative Film Festival
Toronto
2017
Best Screenplay
Crimson Queen
Silver Dollar Film Festival
Online
2016
Official Selection
Crimson Queen
Jefferson State FLIXX FEST
Ft. Jones, CA
2016
Official Selection
Crimson Queen
Metro Online Film Festival
Toronto
2016
Official Selection
Crimson Queen
AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FEST
Austin, TX
2016
Finalist
Crimson Queen
Las Vegas International Screenwriting Competition
Las Vegas, NV
2016
Best Screenplay - Finalist (3rd Runner-Up)
Crimson Queen
Jefferson State Flixx Fest 2016
Scott Valley, California
2016
Selected
Blue Monday
The Best Film Festival
Online
2016
Official Selection
Blue Monday
Milledgeville Film Festival
Milledgeville, Georgia
2016
Selected
Blue Monday
Catharsis Film Festival
Beerse, Belgium.
2016
Best Feature Screenplay
Blue Monday
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Florence, Alabama
2016
Winner - Best Screenplay
Perceptions
Let's Make A Movie
Montreal, Canada
2016
Finalist
The Mask of Leia
Fan Fiction Festival
New York, NY
2016
Finalist - Best Screenplay
Rewind
Los Angeles Cine Fest
Los Angeles / Online
2016
Finalist - Best Screenplay
Rewind
Sanford International Film Festival
Sanford, ME
2016
2nd place Best Short Screenplay (Crime/Suspense)
Rewind
Indie International Gathering
Cleveland, OH
2016
Best Short Screenplay
Rewind
Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival
Pittsburgh
2016
Official Selection
Blue Monday
AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FEST
Austin, TX
2016
Semi-Finalist
Blue Monday
TTP Screenwriting Contest
Nova Scotia
2016
Best Feature Screenplay (Drama)
Blue Monday
The International Indie Gathering
Cleveland, OH
2016
Official Selection
Blue Monday
London Shows Film Festival
London, UK
2015
Official Selection
Blue Monday
Hollywood Sky Film Festival
Los Angeles
2015
Official Selection
Blue Monday
Kinolit Film Festival
Moscow
2015
Official Selection
Crimson Queen
The Monthly Film Festival
Glasgow / Online
2015
Runner-up, Best Screenplay
Crimson Queen
Three Cities Festival
Los Angeles
2015
Best Crime Screenplay (2nd Place)
Crimson Queen
The Indie Gathering
Hudson, Ohio
2015
Official Selection
Crimson Queen
Summer Slam Festival
Online
2015
Official Selection
Rock, Turf and Surf (Trailer)
DMOFF (Direct Monthly Online Film Festival)
Online
Show All Awards
Education
College
York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
MBA
College
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Earth Sciences
Personal Details
Birth City
Glasgow, Scotland
Current City
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pronouns
He/Him
Eye Color
Green
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Quotes
"Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts." - Larry L. King
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