Credits

Training

Special Skills


Versatile, trained, coachable, and ready to lead. Available for Los Angeles and New York Productions


Download Printable Training and Skills Sheet (PDF)

IanCallanSterling_Training.pdf

Film and Television

"American Crime"

Extra -  ABC Television Series / 2016
Featured as a background student; adapted to fast-paced network production.

"Soulless"

Background Role - Dir. Gianni Marquez / 2016
Created immersive atmosphere in this stylized supernatural short.


"Too Dumb to Live"

Supporting Role - Dir. Rendell Mitchell / 2014
Portrayed a psychologically complex supporting character in this thriller.

"Too Dumb to Live: A Hero Falls"

Supporting Role - Dir. Rendell Mitchell / 2015
Reprised and deepened role in the sequel, with continued character arc development.

 


Acting Technique

Lesly Kahn - upcoming 20 hour intensive planned for August 2025

Ongoing training planned with 8 elite Hollywood coaches including:

 

Margie Haber

Ivana Chubbock

Judy Kain, and more. 


Movement and Martial Arts

Muay Thai - Championship Martial Arts (2025-present)

Advanced striking technique, real-world combat conditioning.

Karate - Villari's Seld Defense Studio (2001-2008)

Early foundational training in discipline, focus and controlled power.


Special Skills

Performance and Physical

Horseback Riding (Basic)

Sword Fighting (Basic)

Martial Arts - Muay Thai, Karate

Basic Stage Combat - Fencing, Spears

On-Camera Self-Tape Experience

Swimming (Basic)

Tennis (Basic)


Technical and Creative

Video Editing - Microsoft & Adobe

Storyboarding - Visual pre-planning for short-form and narrative content

Creative Writing - Short stories, WIP novel, character arcs, dialogue refinement

CDL Licensed Driver - Comfortable with large vehicle operation for film use or realism.


Currently training with top LA coaches while earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - blending creative discipline with analytical grit.