Ian J. Keeney, an award-winning filmmaker and writer, has completed several feature and short films and has been working in the industry since graduating college in 2001. Not limited to writing and directing, he also produces, edits and performs a wide array of various technical positions such as Director of Photography on his films and others.

Aside from film, he is also an author and a poet. His first novel, A Thousand Pieces, is scheduled for release in 2011 and will be available in major bookstores and online retailers.  He continues to write novels.

Ian J. Keeney, born on September 10, 1981 in Toms River, NJ is of Irish and German descent. He was raised in Bayville, NJ by his parents, Edward and Eileen, and has one sister, Jennifer. He went to college in Philadelphia, resides in Aberdeen, NJ and works in New York City.

In addition to movies, books and poetry, Ian J. Keeney is also a musician. He started playing the drums when he was 12-years-old and also plays guitar and writes music. He has played in a few bands and on a number of stages; however, though he continues to play, he is currently focused on his writing and films.

Ian J. Keeney is an activist for many humanitarian, environmental and animal welfare issues and lives a vegan lifestyle.