Benh Zeitlin

Armed with a storytelling ability engendered by his folklorist parents and a wonderful visual sense, director Benh Zeitlin became interested in movies from an early age and set about creating a career for himself in the world of filmmaking. Learning the essentials through his work with the Court 13 collective of young film enthusiasts, Zeitlin further embellished his cinematic knowledge via courses offered by the Sundance Institute. His debut …