Sam Benavides is a film director and producer who has been active in the industry since the late 1990s. His early work includes the films "Forgotten Breath" (1997),"None Left Standing" (2003),"To Charlie, with Love" (2005),"The Order" (2007),and "Mansfield Path" (2009).
Benavides' films often explore themes of youth culture, identity, and social commentary. "Forgotten Breath" was praised by the Wisconsin State Journal as an "agritty tale of Generation X." "None Left Standing" is an urban drama with satirical elements that critiques the hypocrisy of modern pop culture.
Benavides' film "To Charlie, with Love" tells the story of a young man who abandons his brother in the desert. The film received an official selection nod at the 39th Annual International Houston Film Festival, where it won the "Bronze Remi" award in the "Dramatic Short Film" category.
Benavides' work has also been recognized for its technical achievements. "Mansfield Path" earned a BEST DIRECTOR award, BEST COSTUMES, and BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS nomination at the Action on Film International Film Festival. The film also received a BEST SCI-FI FEATURE award at the Cinema City International Film Festival.
In addition to his feature films, Benavides has also worked on television projects. He was tapped to helm the crime/thriller "Phantom Senses" in 2010, which marked his first $1 million production attachment. He also co-wrote and directed a short film for the Hollywood Global Initiative in 2011.
Benavides has collaborated with other artists on his projects. He worked with novelist and screenwriter Serita Stevens on the short horror film "The Unborn" in 2011.
