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Benjamin Harold Zeitlin (/ ˈ b ɛ n ˈ z aɪ t l ɪ n /; born October 14, 1982) is an American filmmaker, best known for writing and directing the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, for which he received two Academy Award nominations.
Benh Zeitlin is a filmmaker who made his debut with Beasts of the Southern Wild, a critically acclaimed drama set in Louisiana. He also directed Wendy, a live-action adaptation of Peter Pan, and composed the music for several films.
How Benh Zeitlin Made Beasts of the Southern Wild. The Oscar nominee for Best Director transformed filmmaking as he assembled a new myth out of Hurricane Katrina
Learn about the life and career of Benh Zeitlin, the director of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) and other films. Find out his family background, education, awards, trivia and quotes.
Wendy is a 2020 American fantasy drama film directed by Benh Zeitlin, from a screenplay by Zeitlin and his sister Eliza Zeitlin. The film stars Devin France, Yashua Mack, Gage Naquin, Gavin Naquin, Ahmad Cage, Krzysztof Meyn, and Romyri Ross.
Jan 22, 2020 · The director of 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' talks about his ambitious fairy tale adaptation, which premiered at Sundance after a long and challenging production. Learn how he maintained his vision, collaborated with children, and faced the pressures of Hollywood.
Born in New York City and raised in Sunnyside, Queens and then Westchester County, Benh Zeitlin began his career as a filmmaker at the tender age of 6 when he and a friend made a Batman movie. He continued making films as a child before attending Wesleyan University, where he majored in film.
