Will Bentley
Directing
Biography
Will Bentley is a British writer and filmmaker based in Berlin. His screenwriting credits include hit spy show Deutschland 86 and historical drama Barbarians. His short films have screened at festivals including NYFF, Rhode Island, and BFI London. His short fiction has been published in a variety of places, including Agenda, Ambit Magazine, and ExBerliner. He teaches screenwriting at the IFS and Met Film School Berlin.
Known For
A fisherman looks forward to celebrating his 88th birthday on the Festa de São João. Shot on Super 8 in Foz do Douro, the film is a miniature portrait about the gentle wisdom of living.
São João
A femme fatale tries to convince her lover to commit murder.
Lipstick
A short film about a boy, his beloved rocking horse, and his deranged mother.
Horsey
Adrift in Berlin, a single mother from Argentina yearns for connection.
Regalito
A short film that explores voyeurism in various guises, featuring confessions and recollections from both the perpetrators and victims of crimes that have either been committed or envisaged.
Image and Testimony
One of the 25 best Straight 8 films for 2024.