Ben ​is​ ​a​ filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, licensed drone pilot, musician, world traveler, and long-distance hiker. His work carries a strong message of hope and resilience; his mission is to tell stories that heal and create community. With a professional understanding of both video and music, the willingness to take creative risks, and an intuitive ability to connect, Ben is uniquely skilled at creating meaningful, story-driven art. Born Benjamin Binh Phan, the son of a Vietnamese immigrant and great grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Ben has searched for truth within himself and all over the world. He has hiked over 7,500 miles, completing the “Triple Crown” of long distance hiking - the entire Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. As a professional creative for over a decade, he has mastered the technical, interpersonal, and artistic skills needed at the highest level of production. His work has screened all over the world, including at Film Festivals in London, Amsterdam, Florence, Vienna, and Atlanta.