Since a very young age, Maclean had always wanted to be a storyteller. Whether it be drawing comics on crumpled pieces of paper or short stories on an old computer, his passion for storytelling has only grown over time. His ultimate goal has always been to see his stories come to life on screen. He graduated from Vancouver Film School in 2022 where his enthusiasm for creating compelling narratives merged with his love for filmmaking and he continues to expand his storytelling capabilities in a visual medium.