Ian Daffern
Ian Daffern is a filmmaker based in Toronto whose work explores the intricacies and passions behind arts and crafts — from the secrets of model railroad club enthusiasts in Railroaders to the discourse of James Joyce Scholars in Bloom is a Cod. His online work includes the short film, A Tribute to the Tranzac. His short, How Ink Is Made was viewed by 2.5 million people online, garnered critical attention, and was cited by Stephen Colbert as “his favourite youtube video of all time.” Ian was a founding producer of Bell Local/Fibe TV1, a grassroots platform for artists and emerging filmmakers to make locally themed content.