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Benjamin just wrapped Zola Levitt’s THE DARK PRINCE in Israel. The TV Event is a 10-episode miniseries presented on four networks internationally. Starting on ABC Family on July 5, THE DARK PRINCE will also run on ION, Inspiration and Daystar in the weeks following. Benjamin plays the title lead character, Agosto – the dual roles of Lucifer and the Antichrist. The series will take a look at the devil through history and present the predicted rise of the latter day Antichrist. Look for Zola Levitt Presents on your cable and satellite provider. STILL BORN was nominated for 11 awards and had two wins at the Project 168 competition in Los Angeles. Benjamin was producer and actor in this dynamic film that was a surprise hit at the event. It was completely shot with the amazing Red Camera. In THE SIGNIFICANT OTHER, a romantic comedy, Ben plays the supporting role of Jack. The feature is directed by Shalene Portman and features a brilliant ensemble cast. THE SIGNIFICANT OTHER is a hysterical romp that takes place in a bed-n-breakfast where… “Love checks-in and sanity checks out”. The film is completed and searching for a distributor. With several offers, the Christmas film should be available this holiday season! Ben is set to shoot ERIN HERNDON’s new music video. He plays the male love interest. Production begins soon. Benjamin also is producing the feature, BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR. The film is set to start shooting later this year and features a powerful script by writer/director Andrew Librizzi. BREAKING NEWS has just gone international! The film short was produced in Texas and Benjamin stars in the lead role of Taylor Foster, a selfish local news anchor. The film recently won a Gold Remi Award at the Houston WorldFest and debuted on Direct TV before being distributed on Australian, New Zealand and British television. It is a modern re-telling of the classic, A Christmas Carol.
As Benjamin Winston in STILL BORN, Ben plays the playboy brother intent on getting his share of his father’s estate.
WATCH PROMOS AND CLIPS FROM BENJAMIN'S LATEST PROJECTS ON THE VIDEO CLIPS PAGE
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Last year, Ben shot two tester projects. In JUNCTION, TEXAS he plays a bounty hunter after a killer in the suspenseful thriller. SOUL FLYERS is an intense and action-packed skydiving film from writer/director Bryon Evans. Benjamin plays Lance Hendricks, a member of the reckless Wrecking Crew. The story involves two female detectives that go undercover in the thrilling world of skydiving to find the crew responsible for a series of hi-rise oil company heists. The film was originally intended as a festival short to acquire funding for the feature film. The film also stars Donny Boaz, Joshua Colson, Shauna Tompkins, Sara Wright and Mark Hanson and features hi-flying stunt footage and Director of Photography, Clay Liford. Benjamin also had the pleasure of playing the role of Richard Burton in the stage production of CLEO by Pulitzer-winning writer Larry Wright. The stage play is a humorous and sometimes unsettling look at the true story of the making of the epic film, CLEOPATRA with Elizabeth Taylor. It also tumultuously explores the affair that almost ruined a studio. The play is currently being developed for the NYC stage. In BIG SHOT LIVE, Benjamin takes a stab at reality TV. The episode is available online. Big Shot Live brings talent to Los Angeles and introduces them to Hollywood heavyweights in a very interesting senario. Benjamin actually meets and auditions for Sandi Schnarr. He wins the chance to record a national VO for CBS in the episode.
The award-winning ECHOES OF INNOCENCE, a full-length feature, was released on DVD after a limited theatrical release. ECHOES, won nine top awards at eight film festivals. GOLD REMI for DRAMATIC FILM, GOLD SPECIAL JURY AWARD for MUSICAL SCORE and BEST INDUSTRY BUZZ AWARD were given to ECHOES at the WorldFest International Film Festival. In addition, BEST OF FESTIVAL was awarded at the 2005 Envoy Film Festival. Now, ECHOES is available on Blockbuster.com, Netflix, Amazon.com and other retail outlets such as Hollywood Video. Benjamin plays the role of Connelly, a young priest representing the film’s voice of compassion. The film also stars Jake McDorman (Fox’s “Greek”, Live Free or Die Hard, Aquamarine) and Sara Simmonds.
“SWEET HIDEAWAY” is Available at Amazon.com!
Benjamin stars as supporting lead, Scotti White – A college football star in this feature comedy. Benjamin plays three roles as he tackles the main role of Scotti and two character roles in a hilarious dream sequence (see the clip at Video Clips). The role is challenging as it combines the serious nature of an alternate lifestyle struggle within college sports, with the high antics of slapstick comedy. In 2004, the film was awarded Best Comedy at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. “HIDEAWAY” stars Burton Gilliam (Blazing Saddles, Honeymoon in Vegas), Anthony Johnson (Friday, “O”), Natalie Desselle (B.A.P.S., Eve), Rickey Smiley and a talented cast of newcomers. HIDEAWAY is distributed worldwide through ITN Distribution.
“SCREEN DOOR JESUS” also is available on DVD through Indican Pictures. Ben shot the role of Jesus in a “David Lynch-style” dream sequence in the film. However, in the festival release, Ben’s scene was cut as the dream visual was decided too disturbing. Perhaps it will be added back in the DVD release. The controversial film is critically praised and has won several prestigious awards. It stars up-and-coming talent and is written/directed by Kirk Davis.
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“You can’t wait for Hollywood to discover you… it doesn’t work that way. So, I began producing and assisting others with their projects. It is exhilarating bringing people together and fighting for good projects.”
As mentioned, Benjamin is co-producing, “Beyond the Farthest Star.” The script is penned by Andrew Librizzi, and is receiving a lot of attention. This screenplay is an amazing work by Librizzi. Sheila Gallien (script consultant whose credits include “Apollo 13” and “Castaway”) says, “…(the) writing, especially the dialogue, is rich and honest, and the relationships are well-drawn.”
