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Benh Zeitlin

Benh Zeitlin

Keynote Speaker: Filmmaker & Composer Known for His Film "Beasts of the Southern Wild"

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Benh Zeitlin Biography

Benjamin Harold "Benh" Zeitlin is a filmmaker, composer, and animator known for directing the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Zeitlin, who was born and raised in New York City, graduated from Wesleyan University and, in 2004, he co-founded the Court 13 independent collection of filmmakers, named after a neglected Wesleyan University squash court that he and his friends had once used as a filming location.

In 2008, Zeitlin and his younger sister Eliza moved to New Orleans while he was making his first short film, Glory at Sea.

In 2012, Zeitlin's first feature film, Beasts of the Southern Wild, which was adapted from a play entitled "Juicy and Delicious" by Lucy Alibar, won the Caméra d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival, and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Deauville American Film Festival. The film went on to earn the Los Angeles Film Festival's Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature and the Seattle International Film Festival's Golden Space Needle Award for Best Director. Zeitlin was also given a Humanitarian Award for his work on the film at the Satellite Awards in 2012. Notably, Zeitlin both directed Beasts of the Southern Wild and co-composed the score.

In 2020, Zeitlin's feature film Wendy made its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival. The film, which is intended to be a reimagining of the classic "Peter Pan" story, was adapted from a screenplay by Zeitlin and his sister.

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Benh Zeitlin Videos

Benh Zeitlin & Dan Romer - the sound of WENDY | Directors Close ...
Meet the Filmmaker: Benh Zeitlin (2012) - YouTube
Benh Zeitlin Director Beast Southern Wild 2013 Oscars Academy ...

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What topics does Benh Zeitlin speak about?

Benh Zeitlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity and Television & Film.

Where does Benh Zeitlin travel from?

Benh Zeitlin generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Benh Zeitlin?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Benh Zeitlin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Benh Zeitlin for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Benh Zeitlin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Benh Zeitlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Benh Zeitlin for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Benh Zeitlin generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Steve Buscemi, Alfonso Cuarón and Brad Bird. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Benh Zeitlin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2023.

Benh Zeitlin Videos

Benh Zeitlin & Dan Romer - the sound of WENDY | Directors Close ...
Meet the Filmmaker: Benh Zeitlin (2012) - YouTube
Benh Zeitlin Director Beast Southern Wild 2013 Oscars Academy ...

Benh Zeitlin News

  • How do I book Benh Zeitlin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Benh Zeitlin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Benh Zeitlin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Benh Zeitlin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Benh Zeitlin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Benh Zeitlin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Benh Zeitlin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Benh Zeitlin speak about?

    Benh Zeitlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity and Television & Film.
  • Where does Benh Zeitlin travel from?

    Benh Zeitlin generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Benh Zeitlin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Benh Zeitlin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Benh Zeitlin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Benh Zeitlin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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