Writing

Will Ilgen

Inspired by an eight millimeter film his father made as a boy, Will directed his first short film at five years old, and he never stopped. As a student, he was awarded Best Director at the Spotlight Film Festival, hosted by the College of San Mateo. Following his graduation from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2014, Will traveled the world, shooting short subject documentaries. He continues to…

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Searching

Searching · 2018

MovieDramaMystery

After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.

Earworm

Earworm · 2024

A composer struggling with writer's block receives inspiration from a ravenous parasite.

Calvinball

Calvinball · 2018

MovieComedyDrama

In this homage to the early days of mumblecore, an innocent game of spin the bottle sets off a chain reaction within a group of couples that leads to break ups, infidelity, and betrayal that will change their lives forever. Think 'Husbands and Wives' meets 'The Puffy Chair.'

White People Doing Improv

White People Doing Improv · 2017

White People Doing Improv

Ted White-Knockleby teaches comedy improv in Los Angeles.

Spitting Image

Spitting Image · 2019

MovieHorrorThriller

Identical twin sisters are forced to confront an identity crisis.

NOVA

SeriesDocumentary

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Wild West Chronicles

Wild West Chronicles · 2021

Wild West Chronicles

SeriesDocumentaryWestern

Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.

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Searching

Searching · 2018

MovieDramaMystery

After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.

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Earworm

Earworm · 2024

A composer struggling with writer's block receives inspiration from a ravenous parasite.

Director

Calvinball

Calvinball · 2018

MovieComedyDrama

In this homage to the early days of mumblecore, an innocent game of spin the bottle sets off a chain reaction within a group of couples that leads to break ups, infidelity, and betrayal that will change their lives forever. Think 'Husbands and Wives' meets 'The Puffy Chair.'

Director of Photography

White People Doing Improv

White People Doing Improv · 2017

White People Doing Improv

Ted White-Knockleby teaches comedy improv in Los Angeles.

Editor

Spitting Image

Spitting Image · 2019

MovieHorrorThriller

Identical twin sisters are forced to confront an identity crisis.

Director

NOVA

SeriesDocumentary

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Additional Editing

Wild West Chronicles

Wild West Chronicles · 2021

Wild West Chronicles

SeriesDocumentaryWestern

Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.

Story Editor