Robert Benavides, a talented and accomplished filmmaker, hails from the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois. As an Emmy and Grammy-nominated filmmaker, he has made a significant impact in the industry.
Benavides' career in filmmaking began in the music video realm, where he had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of artists, including Cypress Hill, DMX, Noreaga, Liz Phair, T.I., and Kings Of Leon. His experience in music videos served as a springboard for his transition into commercials, feature films, and documentaries.
Throughout his career, Benavides has worked on a wide range of projects, including the Netflix original documentary "Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only" and his latest feature film, "Righteous Thieves," which is set to be released by Lionsgate.
One of his most notable projects to date is the award-winning, Grammy-nominated documentary "Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest." The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Festival, and won the LA Film Festival's Audience Award for Best Documentary.
Benavides has also worked on the critically acclaimed documentary series "Hip Hop Uncovered" for FX, which is now streaming on Hulu.
In his personal life, Benavides resides in Los Angeles and is proud of his Colombian-American heritage. He is fluent in Spanish and is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild.
