Ian Springer

Known for Writing

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.

Filmography

4 films

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The Last of the Great Romantics

2014 · 1h 5m

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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.

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Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship

2013 · 1h 27m

country: Unknown

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.

Movie WriterRelease Date ↓All GenresAll ErasAny RatingAny Runtime

The Last of the Great Romantics

2014 · 1h 5m

country: Unknown

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.

TMDB2.4

Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship

2013 · 1h 27m

country: Unknown

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.