Ben Hess
Director / Writer / Producer
Ben Hess
Director / Writer / Producer
Ben is a short film and music video writer, director and producer working in Colorado. Ben has directed and produced award winning music videos for numerous up and coming artists as well as a multi-award winning short film.
Filmography
17 Awards & Selections
Audience Choice Finalist
Maggie
Anatolian Short Film Festival
2021
Official Selection, Best US Director, Best US Actress, Best US Actor
Maggie
Venice Shorts Awards
Venice, CA
2020
Official Selection
POST PARADISE "I've Been Waiting" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
Venice Shorts Awards
Venice, CA
2020
Official Selection
Whippoorwill "Eventide"
Los Angeles Short Film Festival
Santa Monica, CA
2020
Official Selection
Whippoorwill "Eventide"
Breck Film Festival
Breckenridge, CO
2020
Jan 2020 Winner: Best Band; Semi Finalist Best Music Video and Best Director of Photography
Whippoorwill "Eventide"
International Music Video Underground
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Official Selection, Best US Drama
Maggie
San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival
San Francisco
2020
Award Winner - Best Actress
Maggie
Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival
Toronto
2020
Official Selection
Whippoorwill "Eventide"
Horsetooth International Film Festival
Fort Collins, CO
2020
Official Selection, Award Nominee - Best Actress and Best Production Design
Maggie
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Best Colorado Film, Audience Choice
Maggie
Horsetooth International Film Festival
Fort Collins
2020
Award Nominee - Best Drama Short, Best Director (Male), Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
Maggie
IndieX Fest
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Official Selection
Whippoorwill "Cold Sound"
Horsetooth International Film Festival
Fort Collins
2019
Official Selection
Whippoorwill "Cold Sound"
Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival
Jerome, AZ
2019
Quarter-Finalist
Maggie
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
London
Official Selection
Maggie
New York Tri-State Film Festival
Finalist
Maggie
jellyFEST Season 5
Los Angeles, CA
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Personal Details
Birth Date
January 7, 1977
Current City
Fort Collins, CO