Ben Hershleder - Producer, Director, Avid Editor and Avid Certified Instructor

BENJAMIN HERSHLEDER

Benjamin Hershleder is a Producer, Director and Avid Editor with ACI certification in Los Angeles, California.

FEATURED CLIPS

With everyone, including myself, enjoying YouTube these days, I thought I'd add a humorous clip or two on the site. Of course I can't resist mixing-in a clip of my own with something I've found. Enjoy....

Teachers That Made An Impression
from my documentary The Bronx Boys.

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NEWS as of

1/18/08

Look for The Air I Breathe in your city soon. It opens in limited release on January 25. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Andy Garcia, Emile Hirsch, Brendan Fraser, Julie Delpy and Kevin Bacon. The film was directed and co-written by Jieho Lee and co-written by Bob DeRosa. One of the Executive Producers is Christopher Pratt. Congrats to all involved with the film!

7/14/07

New Avid Tip posted. The SuperBin is a misunderstood and often maligned little guy. Check out this tip to get the SuperBin helping you, rather than frustrating you.

4/16/07

My short comedy film The McPassion received an Audience Award at the Faux Film Festival which took place from March 29 - April 1 in Portland, Oregon.

3/24/07

Movies Are Better was selected to screen at the Three Minute Film Festival, taking place from April 20 - April 22 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

3/15/07

Congratulations to Ron, Steve and their agent Ryan Saul at Metropolitan!

3/8/07

Have you seen The Gingerbread Man?
If you've spotted him in your part of the world, send this web site some proof.

3/7/07

A blast from the past: stop by either my Avid Education page or Avid Tips page to view a promotional video made in 1990 for Avid Media Composer version 1. Things have certainly come a long way since then!

1/23/07

Both of my short films Movies Are Better and The McPassion have been selected to screen at the Faux Film Festival, taking place from March 29 - April 1 in Portland, Oregon.

9/25/06

The McPassion will screen at the end of this month at the Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival.

9/10/06

Movies Are Better was selected to screen at the Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival, taking place from September 29 - October 1.

7/15/06

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of seeing the documentary Wordplay, edited by Doug Blush (Doug's web site is here). I encourage everyone to see the film. It's a nice slice of life, very entertaining and well done. Critics are almost unanimously positive, just check out the web site Rotten Tomatos where it has been certified "Fresh" after garnering 95% approval.

6/28/06

Announced today: my short film, The McPassion, has been invited to screen at the Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival this August.

6/13/06

Announced today: my short film, The McPassion, has been invited to screen at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, Canada this July.

6/11/06

Some kind visitors to Hershleder.com from Wisconsin and Holland have contributed some useful tips and inspired me to add my own 2¢ on the topics they submitted. Click here to visit my Avid Tips page.

5/28/06

Movies Are Better makes its way to the web today. After the success of The McPassion's 40 day/40 night Internet run, I thought I'd post this too.

5/1/06

A piece I edited for Robin Lewin Productions at Jade Productions in Hollywood, titled "Chevron Heroes," received the 1st Place – Gold Camera Award from the US International Film and Video Festival. The project competed in a field of 1250 entries from 26 countries.

4/30/06

Avid helps crack The Da Vinci Code
[ Read the entire story here ]

4/11/06

The McPassion continues to create quite a stir on the Internet and beyond. Several stories have been written, blog writers are going crazy and the comments are still coming in. Check out this controversial and funny short film before it leaves the Internet on April 15th. Here's the latest press release, and you can stop by the News page and Discussion page at the site for links to stories, blogs, comments and a Q&A.

3/1/06

The McPassion, my latest short film, is now available for free on the Internet. Besides being funny, the film is making a statement. Either before or after viewing, I suggest visting the Discussion Page on the site, reading the press release, and/or reading this interview with the writer. For those of you in Canada, you can also see the film March 11th at the World of Comedy International Film Festival in Toronto.

2/7/06

The McPassion, had a good day today. We received the completed DVDs today from DiscMakers (and they look great) and we were also called by the Director of The World of Comedy International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada and informed that the film had been selected for this years festival.

2/6/06

Benjamin is Blogging. Stop by and find out about the Academy Award nominated film The Collector of Bedford Street, what's going on with my film The McPassion, and listen to a funny parody of Budweiser's Real American Genius radio spots – one that all you producers, directors, and editors out there can identify with.

2/3/06

Benjamin is Blogging. Ok, so I thought I'd join in the fun and share stuff that doesn't really fit on this site. I'm just getting started, but I've got a few things up, including a really funny commercial parody that editors, directors, and producers will get a laugh out of for sure.

10/15/05

Avid Technology now has PodCasts available on iTunes. You don't have to have an iPod. You can download and listen to them on your Mac or PC as well. Just search for Avid Technology in the PodCasts section and subscribe for free.

10/15/05

Here's a resource for you Photoshop users. I have been using Photoshop for years, but only recently had time to take some classes myself. So of course I now have the Photoshop bug. "Photoshop TV" has some good tips and links in their streaming show.

10/26/05

A History of Violence: How editor Ron Sanders used Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Film Composer to craft David Cronenberg's latest film. "To expedite time-sensitive editing changes, Sanders took the editing system directly to the director, using Avid Xpress Pro software on his Windows-based laptop. '...I would take it to show David in his trailer. With the laptop, I could just download the project file and media onto a drive. We could see everything and make any changes right then and there.'” This article opens in new window.

10/9/05

The McPassion, my latest short film, has left the cutting room; and the web site is close to completion.

7/11/05

Movies Are Better was invited to screen at the 8th L'Avis De Chateau Film Festival in France, taking place July 21st through the 24th.

7/11/05

New addition from the Netherlands to the Avid Keyboard Exchange. Click here to take a look.

6/7/05

Michael L. from London, England was randomly selected as the Winner of a set of Avid Xpress Pro keyboard stickers from EditorsKeys.com (opens in a new window). Thanks to everyone that entered the contest.

5/5/05

A piece I edited profiling Camp Del Corazon for The American Heart Association and Robin Lewin Productions, received the Silver Screen Award from the US International Film and Video Festival. Each year a new piece is created to profile Camp Del Corazon and last year's piece, which I also edited, also received a Silver Screen Award as well as a Silver Telly Award.

4/5/05

Paramount Studios' "The Original Latin Kings of Comedy," a concert film that I edited a couple years ago, starring George Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Cheech Marin will air on Comedy Central on Sunday April 17. It originally had a limited theatrical release and then had its broadcast premiere on Showtime before hitting retal shelves. Click here to see the poster.

3/15/05

My 24p HD short film Movies Are Better was selected to kick off the Florida Film Festival by preceding the Opening Night Feature Film. It will also screen two additional times as part of the "Midnight Movies."

3/9/05

Movies Are Better was selected by the Festival des Trés Courts based in France, taking place April 22-24. Its an interesting festival that occurs simultaneously in over 40 cities in the countries of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Canada, Luxembourg, Korea and Senegal.

3/1/05

Movies Are Better was selected for screening by the Newport Beach Film Festival taking place in April.

2/7/05

My 24p HD short film Movies Are Better was recently awarded in the 26th Annual Telly Awards. Since it's beginning in 1980, the Telly Awards has become a well known and highly respected competition which receives over 10,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries.

1/10/05

I finally had a moment to add some great tips from Avid and Steve Hullfish. You'll also find links to the latest information about Avid Xpress Pro HD and all that it has to offer. Click here to visit my Avid Tips page.

9/20/04

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"The Bronx Boys" are profiled in a TIME magazine story this week.
You can read the story by clicking here."The Bronx Boys" is a 45 minute documentary, hosted by Carl Reiner, that I directed and edited.

Read articles & reviews about The Bronx Boys.
View the Cinemax promo for The Bronx Boys (1 minute).
View the trailer for The Bronx Boys (1 minute).

9/19/04

PBS is currently airing "The Bronx Boys."
Details about upcoming broadcasts are available at The Bronx Boys web site.

8/10/04

I've gone from interviewer to interviewee at AVM. Todd Hooker, the Editor of AV Media Magazine, recently interviewed me about the production and post production of The Bronx Boys.

7/12/04

A project I edited profiling Camp Del Corazon for The American Heart Association and Robin Lewin Productions, received the Silver Screen Award from the US International Film and Video Festival. This project also received a prestigious Silver Telly Award earlier this year.

6/15/04

Announced today: two commercial spots I produced, directed and edited were selected as winners in the Spring 2004 DV Awards. The spots were D.P.'d by Will Hooke and shot on Panavision's Sony 24p HD gear. A few photos from the shoot are on my Photos page.

6/10/04

The Bronx Boys screened on this date at the Jacob Burns Film Center. The award-winning documentary was invited to be the centerpiece of this year's fundraising benefit for the Senior Services division of The Family Services of Westchester in New York. The organizers had this to report: "The evening was a huge success, raising more than $55,000 for FSW's senior services, and the audience was absolutely delighted with "The Bronx Boys." They roared with laughter several times and there was much applause at the end."

6/4/04

Check-out my interview with writer-director Ben Rock about his latest digital film, "Conversations," at AVMediaResources.com. The film was shot by Frazer Bradshaw and stars 80's icon Curtis Armstrong.

6/1/04

Several Avid Xpress DV and Avid Xpress Pro reviews:
MacWorld, CreativeCow.net, AVMediaResources.com, VideoSystems.com

4/9/04

It was announced today that PBS has acquired The Bronx Boys for broadcast.
It will be picked-up by individual PBS stations at their discretion.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.

3/26/04

The L'Chaim! Jewish Film Festival screened "The Bronx Boys" on this date.

3/1/04

A project I edited, profiling Camp Del Corazon for The American Heart Association and Robin Lewin Productions, has been awarded a prestigious Silver Telly Award, their highest honor. Camp Del Corazon is a summer camp for children with heart ailments. This is a wonderful organization and I encourage you to visit their modest web site to find out more about what they are doing, and to consider helping them by becoming a sponsor.

2/11/04

Check out this review of Avid's Xpress DV Pro with Mojo home editing system (opens in a new window).

2/11/04

Added an Avid tip on "Creating Custom Keyboard Stickers" and a tip for a cool compositing effect.

12/10/03

"The Bronx Boys" screened at the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival on this date.
Visit the official site by clicking here (opens in a new window).

12/1/03

I recently completed a profile of Camp Del Corazon, a summer camp for children with heart ailments. This is a wonderful organization and I encourage you to visit their modest web site to find out more about what they are doing, and to consider helping them by becoming a sponsor.

10/15/03

Paramount Studios' "The Original Latin Kings of Comedy," a concert film that I edited, starring George Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Cheech Marin premiered on Showtime in September and hit rental shelves in October. Click here to see the poster.

8/14/03

View the Cinemax promo for The Bronx Boys (1 minute).
View the trailer for The Bronx Boys (1 minute).

"The Bronx Boys" aired on Cinemax July 29 & August 14th.
Read some of the press below.

7/29/03

"The Bronx Boys" was highlighted in the L.A.Times, The Albuquerque Tribune,
and CTNow.com, along with nice articles in NY Newsday and Northbay.com

L.A. Times blurb – "...poignant new documentary..." (opens in a new window).

Albuquerque Tribune blurb – "...really captures the humor...Excellent." (opens in a new window).

Northbay.com article – "Bronx cheer..." (opens in a new window).

CTNow.com blurb – "...amusing to hear about their memories..." (opens in a new window).

NY Newsday article – "a lovely valentine to a time and place that is no longer." (opens in a new window).

7/28/03

"The Bronx Boys" reviewed in "The Hollywood Reporter."
Click here to read a blurb (opens in a new window).

7/25/03

A very nice article on "The Bronx Boys" in "Senior Life" magazine.
Click here to read the article (opens in a new window).

7/24/03

Interview with George Shapiro (Producer of "The Bronx Boys) on growing up in the Bronx, reality television, and discovering a guy named Jerry Seinfeld.

7/24/03

"The Bronx Boys" profiled in an "Exponent" article.
Click here to read the article (opens in a new window).

7/20/03

"The Bronx Boys" highlighted in a TV Guide "Close-Up."
Click here to read the blurb (opens in a new window).

7/15/03

"The Bronx Boys" mentioned in Movieline's "Hollywood Life" Magazine as "Must absolutely see tv."
Click here to read the blurb (opens in a new window).

7/15/03

"The Bronx Boys" included in The Week magazine's "What's Worth Watching" column.
Click here to read the blurb (opens in a new window).

6/29/03

"The Bronx Boys" received a wonderful review from the Orange County Weekly. I just got a copy of it. So, even though Laemmle Theatre's Bagels & Docs Jewish Film Series has concluded, I of course wanted to share it. Read it by clicking here (opens in a new window).

6/24/03

"The Least of These," a film directed by Rik Swartzwelder, which I co-produced, added its 21st award at The Filmstock International Film Festival in England. Past awards include a CINE Golden Eagle, a CINE Special Jury Award, a Silver Telly, a Crystal Heart, and a Chris Award. For more information, visit the official site (opens in a new window).

6/9/03

The Bronx Boys enjoyed 3 weekend screenings in May & June as part of Laemmle Theater's "Bagel's & Docs" Jewish film series (opens in new window). The Los Angeles Times had nice things to say. Read the review by clicking here (opens in a new window).

3/28/03

"The Bronx Boys" screened to a sold-out Bartell Theater at the Wisconsin Film Festival on March 27th.
The "Isthmus" newspaper wrote a nice review. Click here to read it (opens in a new window).

3/24/03

"The Bronx Boys" screened at the Pensacola Bay International Film Festival along with Academy Award Nominated short documentary "The Collector of Bedford Street" on March 22 & 23. Also at the Pensacola Film Festival, Rik Swartzwelder, Director of "The Least of These" (a short film which I Co-Produced), added a 12th award to his long list of honors by being named Winner of the Sprint PCS Filmmaker of the Future Award. For information about "The Least of These," visit OldFashionedPictures.com.

2/15/03

Photos from a recent commercial shoot I directed are posted. Check them out by clicking here.

1/25/03

Hershleder.com got a makover today. I hope everyone likes the new look and layout.

1/3/03

New addition to the Avid Keyboard Exchange. Click here to take a look.

12/31/02

2002 ended very pleasantly. After previously receiving a Telly Award, a Remi Award, and being selected for HBO's Frame by Frame New York City screenings, "The Bronx Boys" was named a Winner in the 2002 DV Awards (opens in a new window). See a trailer for the film by visiting the Demo Clips page, or find out more about this film by clicking here.