At just 14 years old, actor Ian Foreman has already achieved what many in Hollywood strive for not one, but two feature films selected for the prestigious Sundance Film Festival 2024. Ian stars in Exhibiting Forgiveness, a powerful and emotionally rich drama featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard), Golden Globe nominee Andre Holland (Moonlight), Tony Award nominee John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf), and celebrated visual artist and filmmaker Titus Kaphar.

Ian’s role in Exhibiting Forgiveness is his second film at Sundance this year, marking a rare achievement that puts him in elite company. Statistically, getting a film into Sundance is harder than being accepted into Ivy League schools like Harvard, and yet Ian managed to have two films screened during the festival’s 40th anniversary. This rare feat solidifies Ian’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s most exciting rising stars.

In Exhibiting Forgiveness, Ian plays the younger version of Tarrell, a character inspired by the film’s creator Titus Kaphar, and his experience navigating family dynamics, trauma, and reconciliation. Kaphar worked closely with Ian to prepare him for the role, offering a unique opportunity to bring a real person’s story to life rather than a fictional character. The emotional, mental, and physical demands of the role pushed Ian to showcase maturity well beyond his years, making this performance a defining moment in his young career.

Ian’s previous work includes starring alongside powerhouse actresses like Anika Noni Rose (The Princess and the Frog), Danielle Deadwyler (Till), and now Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, exposing him to a masterclass in dramatic acting from a young age. The consistent caliber of his co-stars speaks to the trajectory Ian is on as a dramatic actor. His ability to embody such deep emotional roles in complex films demonstrates that Ian is not just a child actor, but a serious talent whose performances resonate with depth and authenticity.

Ian Foreman is a name you’ll be hearing for years to come. His performance in Exhibiting Forgiveness and his back-to-back Sundance premieres underscore his talent, resilience, and potential to become one of the next great dramatic actors of his generation.