Nice to meet you, we’re Ben & Emily.
We are an award winning commercial and film director/producer duo whose work has played at IDFA, DOC NYC, and been featured in the New York Times as an OpDoc.
We first started working together on a commercial shoot in the birthplace of the Buffalo wing (East Aurora, NY and feel free to ask us about Ben’s hot sauce tolerance).
From there we’ve spent years making beautiful, down to earth, family friendly films. Our work is accessible to all audiences - film nerds and regular joes alike because we are passionate about telling stories with heart and featuring genuine people.
We’re currently working on a new documentary feature entitled Puzzle People, and are actively pitching episodic documentary content.
Awards
Slamdance Indie Awards 2024: Spotlight Award, JessZilla
Hot Springs Film Festival 2024: Audience Favorite Short Film, Livestreams with Grandma Puzzles
Fargo Film Festival 2023: Best Director, Best Picture, Best Documentary, JessZilla
Atlanta Film Festival 2023: Special Jury Mention Documentary Feature, JessZilla
Ridgefield Film Festival 2023: Outstanding Documentary Feature, JessZilla
Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival 2023: Best Cinematography, JessZilla
Fargo Film Festival 2018, Ruth Landfield Award & Best Documentary Short - Honorable Mention, Girl Boxer