Meet the Team
Ben Fischinger
co-FoundeR, Creative directorDirector, DP, and Local 700 editor, his cinematography work has earned him a 2014 Student BAFTA, Cine Golden Eagle Award, Jury Award and People's Choice Award at the 2021 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. His editorial work spans commercials, documentaries, narrative feature films, one of which (I Love My Dad) made its world premiere at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival, winning both the Narrative Feature Grand Jury Prize and the Narrative Feature Audience Award.
When not shooting or editing, Ben can be found on the LA river bike path, gardening or sharing some new culinary experiments with friends.
RYan westra
co-FoundeR, Creative directorDirector and cinematographer of documentary and commercial content. Ryan has worked with HBO Documentary Films, Verizon Wireless, Dreamworks, the Atlantic, the BBC, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Panorama Music Festival, and has had his work featured on FunnyOrDie, Upworthy, The Huffington Post, and the BBC.
When not directing or shooting, Ryan can be found traveling abroad, backpacking in the forest, or playing chess.
