Ben Escobar

Ben Escobar

DirectorWriterProducer
Awards
13 wins, 20 nominations

Ben is best known as a writer/director and alum of Chapman University, where he received an MFA in Screenwriting. He is known for his experimental and drama short films, "Morning," and "Infiel," and for his feature made while in film school, "The Class of 2018 B.C." (2018). His work derives in the…

Biography

Ben is best known as a writer/director and alum of Chapman University, where he received an MFA in Screenwriting. He is known for his experimental and drama short films, "Morning," and "Infiel," and for his feature made while in film school, "The Class of 2018 B.C." (2018). His work derives in the genres of indie-drama, horror, comedy, experimental, and music videos.

Director

T.W.I.R.L.T.W.I.R.L.(2026)
InfielInfiel(2023)
Pollo LocoPollo Loco(2023)
MorningMorning(2022)
Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+(2020)

Actor

T.W.I.R.L.T.W.I.R.L.(2026)as The Monster, aka 'Rose', The Father
Horror NightsHorror Nights(2020)as The Witch (segment: Swim with Me)
The Class of 2018 B.C.The Class of 2018 B.C.(2018)as Josh
Invisible ManInvisible Man(2018)as Brett K.
Speaking OutSpeaking Out(2018)as Tom

Casting Director

PenancePenance(2017)

Set Decorator

PenancePenance(2017)

Visual Effects

The Death of BatmanThe Death of Batman(2021)

Camera and Electrical Department

The Society: Endangered SpeciesThe Society: Endangered Species(2023)
The Class of 2018 B.C.The Class of 2018 B.C.(2018)
PenancePenance(2017)

Casting Department

Horror NightsHorror Nights(2020)

Costume Department

PenancePenance(2017)

Location Management

The Class of 2018 B.C.The Class of 2018 B.C.(2018)
PenancePenance(2017)
Annabelle: CommunionAnnabelle: Communion(2017)

Music Department

The Class of 2018 B.C.The Class of 2018 B.C.(2018)

Additional Crew

The Society: Endangered SpeciesThe Society: Endangered Species(2023)

Self

The Fellowship of the ScriptThe Fellowship of the Script(2025)as Self - Host
Cool Ranch CornerCool Ranch Corner(2021)as Self - Co-Host, Self - Guest
Creators Unite!Creators Unite!(2020)as Self - Guest

Known for

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Ben Escobar, Elkin Diaz, Alexandro Correa, and Samantha Ferrand on set of "Infiel"Ben Escobar and Alexa Cha on set of "Infiel"Ben Escobar, Luke Pulver, and Rachel Thornton on set of "Infiel"Location scout at the Salton Sea near Bombay Beach, CaliforniaBen EscobarBen Escobar and Alexandro Correa on set of "Infiel"