Will Ilgen

History

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.

Movies

Earworm

Producer

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

Earworm

Writer

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

Earworm

Director

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

Searching

Thanks

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.

Calvinball

Director of Photography

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.'

Dallas, Sunday Morning

Editor

1963. Two days after the death of JFK. Strapped for cash, burlesque dancer Karen “Little Lynn” Carlin places a fateful phone call to her boss, Jack Ruby.

Dallas, Sunday Morning

Co-Writer

1963. Two days after the death of JFK. Strapped for cash, burlesque dancer Karen “Little Lynn” Carlin places a fateful phone call to her boss, Jack Ruby.

Dallas, Sunday Morning

Director

1963. Two days after the death of JFK. Strapped for cash, burlesque dancer Karen “Little Lynn” Carlin places a fateful phone call to her boss, Jack Ruby.

Spitting Image

Editor

Identical twin sisters are forced to confront an identity crisis.

Spitting Image

Writer

Identical twin sisters are forced to confront an identity crisis.

Spitting Image

Director

Identical twin sisters are forced to confront an identity crisis.