Ben Cawiezell was the editor and post production media manager for various special effects teams and an Oscar Nominated composer on Miskatonic University.  MU is thirty-seven minute short film/pilot inspired by the writing of early 20th century cosmic horror author H.P. Lovecraft. It was shot in Maine and New York State and produced by Black Bag Pictures. It was funded primarily through small donations via Kickstarter and has screened at several festivals across America including the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Los Angeles, Providence, R.I. and Portland Oregon. It is the winner for Best Long-Form Short at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham North Carolina.  MU premiered in NYC in conjunction with The Best of H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, showcasing and honoring the best 20 Lovecraftian films in the past 20 years.

Ben Cawiezell co-wrote and directed The Butcher. Shot on location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, it is the satirical tale of a modern day wise guy facing the daily struggle of running a protection racket in his neighborhood. The Butcher is a one-man mafia. His self-styled air of violence intimidates most local business owners into paying up. When one of his clients refuses to go along with his scheme, The Butcher confronts him in true tough guy fashion. Ironic, smart, vengeful, sly…The Butcher will leave you with a sinister grin.

All in Time directed by Marina Donahue & Chris Fetchko is a feature length film about Charlie, who quits his job in New York to move home to Pennsylvania to manage his favorite hometown rock band.  World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival. NYC Premiere at Soho International Film Festival. Also at New Hope Film Festival. Ben Cawiezell edited these scenes. Comedy ensues.

Our Sun was co-directed and edited by Ben Cawiezell. The short was shot and produced within a single day's time, after the 24 hour film festival model.  Our Sun was made in tandem with the lead actress and writer, Jamie Neumann, and the DP, Emiliano Pinto, along with other talented collaborators. Our Sun is an example of high intensity film making by passionate cinephiles.  

If David Lynch and John Carpenter were to meet on a social media dating sight their off shot would be "Stunning Bella". The proliferation of online dating sites and apps such as ok cupid, tinder, hinge, bumble, happn and the like have created a culture that makes it dangerous to meet your mate. You are about to meet yours in this film. Ben Cawiezell produced and edited Stunning Bella. 

Ben served as DP and Editor on this short film by "of bones", directed by Hollye Bynum

Ben Cawiezell served as an assistant editor finalizing credits, titles and the mastered sound for release and final export for festivals, limited Facebook streaming and Netflicks release. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2503232/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Ben Cawiezell served as Director of Photography for this micro short comedy spoof film, showcased in association with Video Mass at the Mockbuster Anthology, Spooky Fest 4: The Remakening. 

A girl is searching desperately for her Father's misplaced package. Her roommate isn't making the situation any easier. Comedy ensues. Starring Jamie Neumann and Nikki Szefc, and shot by Adam Weinberg. Score by Swiss Chris.

“Mad Max Furiousa: A 2001 Oddity” is a hilarious spoof of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, reimagining the action-packed world as a chaotic, over-the-top car commercial. In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Furiosa battles both a tyrannical warlord and the absurdly impractical 2001-era SUV she’s driving. With outrageous stunts and a voiceover hyping the car’s features. This parody is a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek blend of vintage car ads and Mad Max madness, poking fun at both in equal measure.