Being Ian

A bright, playful cartoon where a kid's big imagination turns everyday family life into silly little movie fantasies.

Created by

Ian James Corlett

Genres

Kids, Animation, Family

Starring

Richard Ian Cox, David Kaye, Dexter Bell

Overview

Being Ian is a Canadian animated series produced by Studio B Productions, Corus Entertainment and Nelvana, focusing on 12-year-old Ian Kelley, who aspires to become a filmmaker. It originally aired from January 1, 2005 to April 22, 2007. The series is created by and based on the early life of actor/writer Ian James Corlett. It is set in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. Produced in 2004, it debuted January 4, 2005 on YTV. The series aired in the United States on Qubo from September 19, 2009 - October 24, 2009.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, family, friendship, art

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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