Putting on a Show: How Magic Taught Ben Proudfoot to Make Movies

In this month’s episode of Rough Cut Podcast, filmmaker and curator Stephanie Owens talks with Oscar-winning director Ben Proudfoot about the art of short documentary. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Ben was a young magician with a youth championship win, but after a trip to Los Angelis his goals changed, setting him on a new path.

Stephanie and Ben start at the beginning and this conversation is an engaging journey through Ben’s unique career path from magician to celebrated filmmaker. Now the founder and CEO of Breakwater Studios, Ben leads a team of artists who make both brand-funded and independent short documentaries. Together, they’re redefining and championing the short documentary as its own unique storytelling format.

A fun and engaging episode for anyone who loves short documentaries, and for those who follow their curiosity and embrace the twists and turns of creative work!


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Episode Credits:

Host: Stephanie Owens
Guest: Ben Proudfoot
Executive Producers: Sky Dylan-Robbins, Kat Vecchio
Producer: Monica Gokey
Music: Zack Wright

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Episode Resources:
▶ The Last Repair Shop, by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers: https://breakwaterstudios.com/film/th...
▶ Breakwater Studios: https://breakwaterstudios.com/
▶ Stephanie Owens: www.sowenstapes.com/


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