Hi, I’m Peter Benoit, a self-taught filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through film. I’ve built extensive hands-on experience directing, editing, and camera work, from stop-motion to live-action pieces. Hi, I’ve led groups, collaborated with crews, and learned to improvise on set. I’m excited to continue growing and bringing stories to life on screen.

Peter Benoit

Hi, I’m Peter Benoit, a self-taught filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through film. I’ve built extensive hands-on experience directing, editing, and camera work, from stop-motion to live-action pieces. Hi, I’ve led groups, collaborated with crews, and learned to improvise on set. I’m excited to continue growing and bringing stories to life on screen.

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Hi, I’m Peter Benoit, a self-taught filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through film. I’ve built extensive hands-on experience directing, editing, and camera work, from stop-motion to live-action pieces.

Hi, I’ve led groups, collaborated with crews, and learned to improvise on set. I’m excited to continue growing and bringing stories to life on screen.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Editor / Cinematographer at The Spiral
January 1, 2025 - Present
Handheld stabilizer operation; managing extras; advanced directing; full crew responsibilities.
Documentary / Short Film Director at The Vietnam War
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Documentary project; coordinates multi-media sources; experimental storytelling.
Filmmaker at Live Action Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Live action projects (2024–Present); culmination of other mediums; on-set collaboration and production.
Director / Editor at Exodus
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Quality editing / storytelling; improved cinematography; full production of a short film.
Director / Editor / Screenwriter at Convoy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
IMovie app project; wrote script; directed; cast unpaid voice actors; first-time directing.
Director / Editor / Screenwriter at Uncharted Territory (Film Project)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Adobe Premiere Pro-based short film with full script; casting; storytelling.
Director / Editor / Cameraman at Independent Student Films / Personal Projects
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Directed, edited, and shot multiple student film projects; collaborated with groups; managed crew; improvised on set; responsible for all equipment and post-production.

Education

High School Diploma at South High School, Warrenville
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education