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Ben is best known as a writer/director and alum of Chapman University, where he received an MFA in Screenwriting. He is known for his experimental and drama short films, "Morning," and "Infiel," and for his feature made while in film school, "The Class of 2018 B.C." (2018). His work derives in the genres of indie-drama, horror, comedy, experimental, and music videos.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Cinematography:
2020  Horror Nights

Director:
2016  Mother
2016  Swim with Me
2016  The Butchers of Daley Ranch
2017  Annabelle: Communion
2017  Genesis
2017  Penance
2017  See You Later
2018  Exodus
2018  Invisible Man
2020  Horror Nights
2020  Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
2023  Pollo Loco
????  Infiel
????  Morning
????  The Class of 2018 B.C.

Editor:
2016  Mother
2016  Swim with Me
2016  The Butchers of Daley Ranch
2017  Annabelle: Communion
2017  Genesis
2017  Penance
2017  See You Later
2018  Contrition
2018  Exodus
2018  Invisible Man
2020  Horror Nights
2020  Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
2023  Pollo Loco
????  Infiel
????  Morning
????  The Class of 2018 B.C.

Executive Producer:
2016  Mother
2016  Swim with Me
2016  The Butchers of Daley Ranch
2017  Annabelle: Communion
2017  Genesis
2017  Penance
2017  See You Later
2018  Contrition
2018  Exodus
2018  Invisible Man
2020  Horror Nights
2020  Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
2023  Pollo Loco
????  Infiel
????  Morning
????  The Class of 2018 B.C.
????  Too Good

Producer:
2016  Mother
2016  Swim with Me
2016  The Butchers of Daley Ranch
2017  Annabelle: Communion
2017  Genesis
2017  Penance
2017  See You Later
2018  Contrition
2018  Exodus
2018  Invisible Man
2020  Horror Nights
2020  Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
2023  Pollo Loco
????  Infiel
????  Morning
????  The Class of 2018 B.C.
????  Too Good

Writer:
2016  Mother
2016  Swim with Me
2016  The Butchers of Daley Ranch
2017  Annabelle: Communion
2017  Genesis
2017  Penance
2017  See You Later
2018  Contrition
2018  Exodus
2018  Invisible Man
2019  Morning
2020  Horror Nights
2020  Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
2023  Pollo Loco
????  Infiel
????  Morning
????  The Class of 2018 B.C.
????  Too Good

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