Benj Thall embarked on his professional journey as a young actor, landing the role of Peter Burnford in Disney's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 1 & 2. He subsequently appeared in various TV shows and films, including Cheers, The Prime Gig, and Harry and the Hendersons, before pursuing his passion for filmmaking at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema & Television.
Following his graduation, Benj worked as a set lighting technician and gaffer on independent films and television shows. He then transitioned to his initial career as an editor, discovering a niche in the world of movie marketing. Benj's creative direction and editing skills earned him numerous awards for his work on movie trailers. He excels at crafting emotional stories and impactful moments within a limited timeframe.
Throughout his career, Benj has worked on over one hundred campaigns, collaborating with virtually every major studio, including Tron, Mission Impossible 4, Harry Potter, Watchmen, and Whale Rider. In 2009, he founded his own advertising agency and production company, Evolver Creative, which has garnered a diverse client roster featuring NBCUniversal, Warner Brothers, National Geographic, and Disney. Evolver Creative recently completed a documentary for Universal Studios and Steven Spielberg on the 1975 classic film Jaws.
Benj also balances his time as a writer and director, having been hired to create commercials, music videos, and films. His award-winning short film, Penny, played at over 25 film festivals, including the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Recently, he created and directed the 20-episode television series Amazing Animals for National Geographic Kids, which has been featured on their channel as well as Roku, Rovio's Angry Birds Toons TV, and FoxMundo. In 2014, Benj was commissioned to write and develop the feature film based on the popular book series Mysteries in Our National Parks for National Geographic.
For over a decade, Benj has dedicated his time to the "Young Storytellers Foundation," a non-profit organization that mentors at-risk youth in the Los Angeles public school system.
