Benh Zeitlin
Director

Benh Zeitlin Net Worth

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He then went on to direct his first feature film, Beasts of the Southern Wild, which won numerous awards and was nominated for four Academy Awards. Benh Zeitlin was born in Manhattan, New York on October 14, 1982 and began his career in filmmaking at the age of 6. He attended Wesleyan University, where he majored in film, and then spent a summer in Prague working with an animation artist. After returning to the U.S., he worked in a private school in Manhattan helping elementary students create short films. His first feature film, Beasts of the Southern Wild, was a success, winning numerous awards and being nominated for four Academy Awards.
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Who is it? Director, Writer, Composer
Birth Day October 14, 1982
Birth Place  Manhattan, New York, United States
Age 41 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio
Occupation Filmmaker, composer, animator
Notable work Beasts of the Southern Wild

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

According to recent estimates, Benh Zeitlin's net worth is projected to reach $1.9 million by 2024. Hailing from the United States, Zeitlin is a talented individual recognized for his work as a director, writer, and composer. He first gained prominence for his critically acclaimed film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" in 2012, which garnered him numerous accolades and nominations. Known for his unique storytelling and artistic vision, Zeitlin has established himself as a promising figure in the entertainment industry, indicating promising prospects for his financial success in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

2004

In 2004, Benh co-founded the Court 13 independent collection of filmmakers, named after a neglected Wesleyan University squash court that Zeitlin and his friends commandeered as a filming site. He and his younger sister Eliza moved to New Orleans while Benh was making his first short film, Glory at Sea, in 2008.

2012

Zeitlin was the 2012 recipient of Smithsonian magazine's American Ingenuity Award in the Visual Arts category.

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