Ishan Markendeya, originally from Los Angeles, has been involved in theatre and film for his entire life. Starting his career on stage, he acted in over 30 stage and television productions. Ishan graduated from EICAR International Film School in Paris after having crewed over 50 short films as producer, production manager, gaffer, 1st AC, and DoP. He has directed 4 films, Do or Die, Conundrum, Le Baiser de L’Alouette, and Mise en Abyme, in post-production now. He lives and works in Paris, France.