Ivan Kander is a filmmaker and motion designer from Washington, DC. He's the award winning writer, director, and editor of several short films that have screened at festivals across the United States, including Baggage, and Survive. Recover. Live: The Rob Jones Story, which was the recipient of the Sgt. William Genaust Award for documentary excellence from the United States Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

His fan film, Spider-Man Lives: A Miles Morales Story, went viral on YouTube and was featured by such outlets as the Washington Post, Nerdist, and the AV Club. Ivan is also an editor and writer for ShortoftheWeek.com, the leading destination for short film curation and discussion on the web.

For more information about Ivan, visit his websites www.lucky9studios.com and www.shortoftheweek.com.