Adam Benish

Adam Benish

DirectorProducerSecond Unit or Assistant Director
Awards
11 wins, 17 nominations

Adam Benish is a versatile filmmaker who has been active in the Canadian film industry since 2006, taking on roles as a Director, Producer, and Assistant Director. Some of his major credits in the industry include:"Suicide Squad" (2016), "The Witch" (2016) & The Academy Award Winning "Spotlight"…

Biography

Adam Benish is a versatile filmmaker who has been active in the Canadian film industry since 2006, taking on roles as a Director, Producer, and Assistant Director. Some of his major credits in the industry include:"Suicide Squad" (2016), "The Witch" (2016) & The Academy Award Winning "Spotlight" (2015)

In addition to his work on these major productions, Adam has a strong passion for filmmaking, which has driven him to direct and produce multiple short films. Some of his short film projects include "Holdout" (2021), "Generations Under Sail" (2021), and "War Games!" (2023).

Furthermore, Adam Benish holds an Honours B.A. in Theatre & Film from McMaster University, which demonstrates his educational background in the field. He is also a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and Actra, indicating his active involvement and commitment to the Canadian film industry.

Adam's dedication and passion for filmmaking have led him to pursue his upcoming directorial feature film debut, showcasing his ambition and creativity in the world of cinema.

Actor

War GamesWar Games(2023)as Father Christmas
The Manhattan ProjectThe Manhattan Project(2022)as Renter #2
NurseNurse(2013)as Peter Larson
My Babysitter's a VampireMy Babysitter's a Vampire(2010)as Collegiate Wrestler
The Best YearsThe Best Years(2007)as Pumpkin costume guest

Cinematographer

VoyeurVoyeur(2011)

Editor

Pale MoonlightPale Moonlight(2020)
Meat ShopMeat Shop(2012)
VoyeurVoyeur(2011)

Set Decorator

You Lucky DogYou Lucky Dog(2010)

Makeup Department

WolvesWolves(2014)

Production Manager

The Z-SuiteThe Z-Suite(2025)
Last ExMasLast ExMas(2024)
I Woke Up a VampireI Woke Up a Vampire(2023)
TeletubbiesTeletubbies(2022)
9 mm9 mm(2022)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

Memory of a KillerMemory of a Killer(2026)
In the Meat House(2024)
I Will Bury YouI Will Bury You(2023)
Mea CulpaMea Culpa(2023)
DepartureDeparture(2019)

Additional Crew

The Secret Life of Marilyn MonroeThe Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe(2015)
The WitchThe Witch(2015)
DebugDebug(2014)
The CallingThe Calling(2014)

Known for

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Credit Score: Adam Benish

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2Nurse0.8020134.50012212