Ben is a filmmaker, freelance writer and Professor of Theater & English. Born and raised in Iowa, he earned a BA from Iowa State University and later an MFA from the School of Film & Television at Chapman University.
His short films have been screened at independent festivals and on television, while his screenplay Cooking Live won the Cecil B. DeMille Award from Chapman University. As a columnist and film reviewer, his work has appeared in such publications as Television Week and Film Threat. He has also worked as a staff writer for daily newspapers including the Los Angeles Times.
Since 2005, Ben has taught courses in film, theater and English at several colleges. He currently lives with his wife Naura in the Los Angeles area.
