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 write and direct dramatic, character-driven films.
Will Ilgen has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work is anchored in the Searching Films universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Earworm, Spitting Image, Dallas, Sunday Morning. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
