Ian Swetz
Hoover,AL
Summary
Filmmaker and director of independent short films.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
American Multi-Cinema
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate communication between management and staff.
- Coordinate guest interaction and experience.
- Inter-department communication implemented across venue.
Red Carpet Photography Assistant
Cannes Film Festival
05.2026 - 05.2026
Theatre Director
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Hoover, AL
09.2023 - 03.2026
Co-directed and stage managed Middle School theater productions for three years
Set Design/Lighting
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Set and Lighting technician lead on multiple short films for Jacksonville State Film Department
Director
Hoover High School
Hoover, AL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed award-winning one-act play for the theater department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Hoover, ALSome College (No Degree) - Film
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- Film Editing
- Set Design
- Lighting
- Microsoft Office certification
- Oral Communication
- Team collaboration
- Hard Worker
- Commitment
Film Portfolio
https://www.youtube.com/@HotGarbageProductionsStudios/videos
Activities
- Trumbauer State Acting Competition, second, Contemporary Comedic Monologue, 2021, first, Contemporary Comedic Monologue, 2023, placed, One Act, 2022
- Cannes Film Festival 2026 three day attendee
Timeline
Red Carpet Photography Assistant
Cannes Film Festival
05.2026 - 05.2026
Set Design/Lighting
Jacksonville State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Theatre Director
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
09.2023 - 03.2026
Crew Member
American Multi-Cinema
01.2023 - Current
Director
Hoover High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Some College (No Degree) - Film
Jacksonville State University