Ian Ellis has worked in the film and television industry for 25 years. He started in 1983 as a lighting tech/camera operator for the PBS affiliate KLRU in Austin, Texas, while at the same time working in film production as a grip, including the infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre II. In 1987, he became a camera operator on the widely acclaimed music program, Austin City Limits, for 3 seasons.
He later expanded his skills, working as a motion picture camera assistant on hundreds of projects, from PSAs and commercials to music videos and feature films.
For the last thirteen years, Ian has broadened his range of experience by working as a director of photography in film, video and high definition video. His extensive knowledge in the field of high definition led to the launch of his company, Texas Highdef, eight years ago

In 2005, Ian Ellis was one of the 12 winners of the International Cinematographers Guild Short Film Showcase with the film "House With Pool"