Biography

Ben Wydeven has directed more than 20 films in the last 15 years. His favorite directors include Alfred Hitchcock, James Wan, and James Cameron. Ben's love for the paranormal began with Ghost Busters and The X-Files. In college, Ben produced a documentary about a haunted house. In 2007 Ben wrote and directed "The Medium," which was filmed in an old downtown moving theatre reputed to be haunted.

In 2009 Ben produced "The Zombeatles: All You Needs is Brains" which parallels The Beatles history with a zombie twist.

In 2012, Ben directed "Quantum of Vengeance," a short film about a young woman who travels back in time to kill the person who killed her father.

In 2013, Ben directed the Madison 48 hour film project film "D" in 2013 for Project Famous, which won best editing, best sound design, best use of genre and runner up for best film. He is the creator of The Raven James Chronicles film series, based on his novel "Drowning Demons."

In 2016, Ben released "Mourning in the Cemetery," the fourth film in The Raven James Chronicles and the documentary "Team OBI: An Investigation into the Haunting of the Old Baraboo Inn."
- IMDb mini biography by: Ben Wydeven

Frequently casts redheads in a significant role

Is a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point.

Produced, Directed & Edited "D" with Project Famous Films for the 2013 48 hour film project in Madison, WI. The film won Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Use of Genre and Runner up Best Film.

He is an accomplished sound designer and considers sound more important than the image in film.

Is created as "shot and cut by Ben Wydeven," on most of his films, mirroring Robert Rodriguez.

Frequently shoots, directs and edits his own films, as well as sound design.