Benj Thall
Creative Director / Director
Benj Thall began his career in entertainment as a young actor, starring in Homeward Bound for the Walt Disney Company. He studied filmmaking at the USC School of Cinema & Television, graduating in 2000. Upon graduating he initially worked behind the camera as a lighting technician on TV shows and movies before transitioning into editorial. Benj has had an award-winning editorial career crafting movie-trailers for many successful films, including Tron, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, The Watchman, and Whale Rider. As a director, Benj has done commercials, music videos and most recently his award winning short film Penny, which was released by the Spiritual Circle Cinema in 2011.
Amy Huth
Executive Producer / Producer
Amy has worked in production for fourteen years on Feature Films, Television Series, and Reality Programming. Within the past three years, she has worked at networks such as Lifetime and Ripe Digital Entertainment. Some of her credits include Production Coordination for Elizabethtown and the television series The Shield.
Coleman Engellenner
Producer
With a formal education from USC's School of Cinema & Television and 13 years experience in the online advertising industry, Coleman possesses the rare combination of creative skill and marketing expertise. He has served as creative and strategy director on online and video campaigns for Jack in the Box, Curves International, Chuck E. Cheese's, and Wingstop, as well as a producer on many commercials and music videos for emerging artists. An ardent fan of music, he has produced local radio shows and is a source of new and upcoming music for many in the industry.
| PROJECT | AWARD |
|---|---|
| Penny | Audience Award, Soul 4 Reel International Film Festival Golden Ace Award, Las Vegas Film Festival Qualified, Academy Awards Additional Festivals: Cannes Courte Metrange, Cleveland, Rhodes Island, LA Short Fest, Feel Good Festival, Fort Lauderdale, Cinegear |
| TRON: Legacy | Winner Cutter Award |
| The Young Victoria | Winner Golden Trailer Best Romance Trailer |
| Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince | Nominated Key Art Award |
| Whale Rider | Nominated Golden Trailer |
| Slow Burn | Nominated for Golden Trailer |
| Spirited Away | Winner Golden Trailer Award Best Family Trailer |
