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Benny Bill

Benny must figure out how to pass a drug test he's definitely going to fail.

  • Yakov Olivarria
    Director
  • Yakov Olivarria
    Writer
  • Yakov Olivarria
    Producer
  • Leticia Olivarria
    Producer
  • Kyle Cowling
    Producer
  • Dylan Green
    Key Cast
    "Benny Bill"
  • Tristian Kinney
    Key Cast
    "Jamie"
  • Iyana Noell Gray
    Key Cast
    "Kate"
  • Charlie Call
    Key Cast
    "Group Leader"
  • Lynn Sher
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Michael Arrieta
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
  • Kyle Cowling
    Director of Photography
  • Shannon Stutenroth
    Gaffer
  • Jason Crane
    Gaffer
  • Cammie Dawson
    1st AC
  • Sydnee Hill
    2nd AC
  • Fillip Romanychev
    Sound Mix
  • Yakov Olivarria
    Editor
  • Brianna Hundley
    Assistant Editor
  • Brendon Wilson
    Colorist
  • Ezekiel Teo
    Boom Operator
  • Joshua De Senna
    Boom Operator
  • Viktoria Olivarria
    Costume Design
  • Isai Moran
    Music
  • Jared Gonzalez
    Music
  • Zion Taito
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - La Sierra University
Director Biography - Yakov Olivarria

Yakov Olivarria is currently a 20-year-old, third-year student, studying Film and TV Production at La Sierra University in Riverside, CA.
He has had a lifelong interest turned passion for filmmaking and hopes to pursue it as a full-time career in the future.
He currently has written and directed one short film titled "Benny Bill". He is in pre-production for his next short film “Properly Exposed” which he hopes is successful enough to help produce his feature script, a thriller/comedy/mystery titled “Who Killed My Cat?”

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Director Statement

Benny Bill was a deeply personal project for me that I never imagined getting made. Let alone at this scale. I am incredibly grateful for the luck I received in getting such a wonderful team to bring my vision to life.
I love filmmaking. With all my heart. It's one of the few things I love that much. So I plan to keep on doing it as long as I can. Hopefully you like what I do.