Ian Springer
Writing
Biography
Ian Springer is an American screenwriter best known for his long-time creative partnership with Jeff Kaplan. The two met at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and have collaborated as a writing duo for over a decade, developing a distinctive storytelling voice that blends humour, emotional depth, and a sense of the mythic. Their early work includes the 2013 indie comedy Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship. This evolution culminated in their involvement with Marvel Studios, where they were brought on to develop the story treatment for The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Both received a story and screenplay credit on the film.
Known For
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
The romantic misadventures of Bert Sheering, a sophisticated, yet sexually repressed author and Arnie Hubert, an executive and unabashed ladies man. When Bert discovers that Arnie is sleeping with his wife, this modern day odd couple are launched into a journey filled with comedy, romance and ultimately, friendship.
Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship
A breaking K-pop group finds themselves mistakenly stranded in Waco, Texas, just days before their American debut at Madison Square Garden. Left with no phones, no money and no transportation, the group must overcome their differences and a host of crazy obstacles to make it to New York City. Along the way, they learn to love Texas, and Texas learns to love them back.
K-Pop: Lost in America
Cameron Hill is plumbing the depths of heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. Or so he informs the loyal viewers of his video blog after being dumped by his girlfriend Marla. Wearing Marla's old pink terrycloth bathrobe, Cameron is completely disconnected from the real world until he strikes up an unlikely friendship with his new neighbor Kate, but their relationship is put to the test when Marla returns and wants Cameron back.
The Last of the Great Romantics
Plot details are being kept under wraps outside of the film being set at a wedding that goes off the rails pretty fast.