Ben Lee Foster, commonly referred to as Ben "Spike Lee" Foster has a lot to be thankful for at the young age of 16. With 12 short films already under his belt, this young film maker has accolades adults wish they could boast. Not only does he write and produce his own projects, but he also directs and often participates in the casting selection process under his own film company Ben Foster Films. Recently Ben completed the Los Angeles based summer program for the New York Film Academy and is looking forward to producing his first full length feature film.
On August 8, 2008 at 12 noon in Beverly Hills at the Mann 13 Movie Theater at the Beverly Center, Ben Lee Foster will premiere his film "Casting Call" at the ABFF. Casting Call is a comedic short film about auditions or "casting calls" in the entertainment industry and what goes on behind the scene. Trailer Link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WC28oifkVHA
Why is Ben Lee Foster the HOTTEST Teen film maker out?
- Newest/Youngest intern at BET Films mentored by Reginald Hudlin & Robert Otey
- Inducted into the African American Hall Of Fame
- NAACP ACTSO Award Winner
- Black Enterprise Magazine "Teenpreneur" Award Nominee
- Inducted into the Kids Hall of Fame
- Recipient of the Doritos "DoSomething.org" stipend
- Featured on Montel Williams TV Show (July 2008)
- Featured on CNN Headlines News (July 2008)
- Featured in Black Enterprise Magazine (2007)
- Featured on Fox 5
- Completed the NY Film Academy Summer Program (July 2008)
To date his films have won awards in various film festivals across the country and he doesn't plan on stopping. The sky is the limit for this young film maker, and at the age of 16, we are sure to see him around making big splashes in the industry for quite a while to come.
For interview request for Ben Lee Foster you may contact Ideal PR.
To learn more about Ben Lee Foster and Ben Foster Films visit BenFosterFilms.com
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