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FEATURE FILM
Every Cloud on Dream Road
Two bitter exes stumble through the chaotic aftermath of their breakup, colliding with a city full of eccentric Londoners- all trying, in their own strange ways, to face or flee reality.
Written and directed by Ian McLean
Every Cloud is in Pre Production and will begin shooting early 2027.
Concept trailer
Concept scenes
Declan has woken up to the Bailiffs at his door and must think fast if he's going to talk his way out of this one.
As Ainsley watch's Declan and George's friendship grow, Jealousy bubbles beneath the surface.
Hazel must put her turbulent home life aside as she takes Aiden through his 6 month probation assessment at Beauringer offices.
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Short Films
THE KEY TO EVERYTHING
In the space between life and death, Elijah arrives at an abandoned house in the middle of the woods with the help of his mysterious guide, Charon.
(Thriller/Drama)
As he searches for answers about his past, he uncovers more than he bargained for.
Joey Zerpa-Falcon as Charon
Ian McLean as Elijah
Aoife Haakenson as Eve
Written, directed and composed by Ian McLean
13 minutes 37 seconds. Premiered 6th September 2025 at FP Arts Short Film Festival, Glasgow.
WINNER. “Best Thriller Short Film” - London Independent Film Awards 2025
WINNER. “Best Short Film” - The Monkey Bread Tree 2025
WINNER. “Best Director” - The Monkey Bread Tree 2025
FINALIST. “Best Short Film” - Big Fridge International Film Festival 2025
NOMINEE. “Best Short Film” - FP Arts Short Film Festival 2025
NOMINEE. “Best Short Film” - Venice Shorts 2025
2025 Thurrock International Film Festival
2025 The Monkey Bread Tree
2025 Venice Shorts Festival
2025 FP Arts Film Festival
2025 Los Angeles Lift-off Festival
2025 London Independent Film Awards
2025 London Lift-off Festival
2026 Manchester Lift-Off
2025 UK Seasonal Shorts
2025 Big Fridge International Film Festival
SHUT UP, YOU’RE DEAD!
Two co-dependant addicts waste their lives in a psychedelic abyss, until one of them wonders what might lay beyond their familiar walls. (Horror/Comedy)
Sam Malone as Ferris
Cade Brannan as Colin
Ian McLean as The Creature
Written, directed and composed by Ian McLean
Cello by Aoife Haakenson
Poster design by Chang Buo Yong
FINALIST. “Best Horror Short Film” - Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026
2026 Big Fridge International Film Festival
TOIL & TROUBLE
A regular day descends into a living nightmare when Francis’ mother is about to arrive and they’ve just run out of toilet paper.
(Comedy)
Sam Malone as Francis
Ian McLean as Stranger/Mother
Written, directed and composed by Ian McLean
7 minutes 30 seconds.
NORMA
When a lonely young woman finds a mysterious book at the bottom of an industrial bin, her mundane routine is turned on its head.
(Horror)
Starring Lydia Whitehead (Sweetpea) as Norma
Written, directed and composed by Ian McLean
10 minutes 30 seconds.