As an Atlanta Georgia native, Van studied under Greg Alan Williams at his School of Acting. A little while later, He ventured to Los Angeles. He worked with Director Alex Denysov in "So Much In Common" in 2017. Since then, he has worked in numerous theatre pieces and short films. Van Heflin studied under award winning and constantly working directors and actors at the Theatre Academy at Los Angeles City College. He has since moved to Atlanta to garner credits to his name and further his career.