Ian Fischer graduated with a BA from Tufts University. He received his MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University. He was a Story Analyst for October Films and their genre subdivision Rogue. He also worked at Miramax and TWI. In addition to working in Film and Television, he worked for Internet entertainment companies Pseudo and Urban Box Office as a screenwriter and director.

He directed Man on Earth’s music video for “Hold Your Breath and Wait for the Crash” and The 253 Boys’ music video for “New Day! No War!” He also produced/directed/edited the “Lightride” corporate video for Hong Kong LED manufacturer Cotco and the Behind the Scene’s videos for the independent features Rock The Paint and Day Zero.

His short film “Foet” has played in 21 film festivals, such as Cannes, New York City Horror Film Festival, Boston Underground, and Tromadance. His short film, “Magritte Moment,” premiered at the Palm Beach International Film Festival. He is in post production on his latest short film “the Wonder of See-Saws,” which will be included in the feature length Wonder feature film and in pre-production for a feature documentary on a comic book artist.

He currently works as a freelance producer/director and film instructor in New York City.