Al’Ikens Plancher is a writer-director from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Having started high school at 12, and college at 16, Plancher had multiple career options at his disposal but chose to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a filmmaker. Throughout the years, he’s worked in various positions in TV & Film such as being a Showrunner’s Assistant on THE CHI (Showtime) and YELLOWSTONE (Paramount Network). His short films have been screened at a variety of festivals, including a world premiere in competition at TRIBECA FESTIVAL. Currently, he is promoting his fictional narrative podcast, Prestige, while working on his debut feature, Boat People.