Benj Thall
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Benj Thall began his career as a young actor, starring as Peter
Burnford in Disney's Homeward Bound:The Incredible Journey 1 & 2. He
guest starred in TV shows and films including Cheers, The Prime Gig,
and Harry and the Hendersons before studying filmmaking at the USC
School of Cinema & Television.
Upon graduation he worked as a set lighting technician and gaffer on
independent films and television shows. Transitioning to his initial
career as an editor, Benj found a home in the world of movie marketing.
Winning numerous award for his creative direction and editing of movie
trailers. He excels at creating emotional stories and impactful moments
in a small time frame. With work on over one hundred campaigns
including Tron, Mission Impossible 4, Harry Potter, Watchmen, and Whale
Rider Benj has worked with virtually every Studio. In 2009 he
established his own advertising agency and production company Evolver
Creative, with a client roster that includes NBCUniversal, Warner
Brothers, National Geographic and Disney. Evolver Creative recently
completed a documentary for Universal Studios and Steven Spielberg on
the 1975 classic film Jaws.
Benj also balances his time as writer and director. He has been hired
to created commercials, music videos and films. His award winning short
film Penny played at over 25 films festivals, including the Cannes Film
Festival during its run. Recently he created and directed the 20
episode television series Amazing Animals for National Geographic Kids
which has been featured on their channel as well as Roku, Rovio's Angry
Birds ToonsTV and FoxMundo. In 2014 Benj was commissioned to write and
develop the feature film based on the popular book series Mysteries in
our National Parks for National Geographic.
For over 10 years Benj has donated his time to the "Young Storytellers
Foundation" which mentors at risk youth in the Los Angeles public
school system.
Burnford in Disney's Homeward Bound:The Incredible Journey 1 & 2. He
guest starred in TV shows and films including Cheers, The Prime Gig,
and Harry and the Hendersons before studying filmmaking at the USC
School of Cinema & Television.
Upon graduation he worked as a set lighting technician and gaffer on
independent films and television shows. Transitioning to his initial
career as an editor, Benj found a home in the world of movie marketing.
Winning numerous award for his creative direction and editing of movie
trailers. He excels at creating emotional stories and impactful moments
in a small time frame. With work on over one hundred campaigns
including Tron, Mission Impossible 4, Harry Potter, Watchmen, and Whale
Rider Benj has worked with virtually every Studio. In 2009 he
established his own advertising agency and production company Evolver
Creative, with a client roster that includes NBCUniversal, Warner
Brothers, National Geographic and Disney. Evolver Creative recently
completed a documentary for Universal Studios and Steven Spielberg on
the 1975 classic film Jaws.
Benj also balances his time as writer and director. He has been hired
to created commercials, music videos and films. His award winning short
film Penny played at over 25 films festivals, including the Cannes Film
Festival during its run. Recently he created and directed the 20
episode television series Amazing Animals for National Geographic Kids
which has been featured on their channel as well as Roku, Rovio's Angry
Birds ToonsTV and FoxMundo. In 2014 Benj was commissioned to write and
develop the feature film based on the popular book series Mysteries in
our National Parks for National Geographic.
For over 10 years Benj has donated his time to the "Young Storytellers
Foundation" which mentors at risk youth in the Los Angeles public
school system.