Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead
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Years active | 2012–present |
Justin Benson (born June 9, 1983) and Aaron Scott Moorhead (born March 3, 1987) are an American filmmaking duo. Both have served in directing, producing, editing, and acting roles in their projects, while Moorhead is also a cinematographer and Benson is a writer.
Personal lives
Justin Benson was born on June 9, 1983, in
As a child, Benson was a fan of the Marvel Comics character Daredevil which later informed his contributions to several Marvel television series, notably Daredevil: Born Again.[3]
Careers
Both directed shorts and commercials early in their careers, with Moorhead directing his first film at 19 years old.
Their first film, the 2012 horror film
In television, Benson and Moorhead have contributed to multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe television series. After directing two episodes of Moon Knight, the duo were recruited as lead directors of the second season of Loki.[23] After a significant creative reshuffle on Daredevil: Born Again, the two were hired to direct most of the episodes.[24]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Editor | DoP
|
Notes |
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2010 | A Glaring Emission | Moorhead | No | Moorhead | Moorhead | No | |
2012 | Resolution | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead | |
2014 | V/H/S: Viral | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead | Segment "Bonestorm" |
2014 | Spring | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead | |
2017 | The Endless | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead | |
2019 | Synchronic | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead | |
After Midnight | No | Yes | No | No | No | ||
2020 | She Dies Tomorrow | No | Yes | No | No | No | |
2022 | Something in the Dirt | Yes | Yes | Benson | Yes | Moorhead |
Executive producers
- Things Will Be Different (2024)
Television
Year | Title | Director | Executive producer |
Episode(s) |
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2020 | The Twilight Zone | Yes | No | "8" |
2022 | Archive 81 | Yes | No | "Terror in the Aisles" |
"Spirit Receivers" | ||||
Moon Knight | Yes | No | "Summon the Suit" | |
"The Tomb" | ||||
2023 | Loki | Yes | Yes | "Ouroboros" |
No | "Breaking Brad" | |||
"1893" | ||||
Yes | "Heart of the TVA" | |||
"Science/Fiction" | ||||
"Glorious Purpose" | ||||
2025 | Daredevil: Born Again | Yes | No | TBA |
Acting roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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Benson | Moorhead | |||
2012 | Resolution | Justin | Aaron | |
2014 | V/H/S: Viral | Rollerblading marine | Rollerblading marine's buddy | |
2015 | Contracted: Phase II | Handsome officer | Less handsome officer | |
Dementia | Nurse Hollings | — | ||
2017 | The Endless | Justin | Aaron | |
2019 | After Midnight | Shane | — | |
2022 | Something in the Dirt | Levi | John | |
Breathing Happy | Lotus Sooting yoga voice |
The golden door | ||
2023 | Loki | John Anglin | Clarence Anglin | Episode: "Science/Fiction" |
References
- ^ Debruge, Peter (January 2, 2015). "10 Directors to Watch: 'Spring' Duo Benson and Moorhead Break the Mold". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Daredevil: Born Again Directors Discuss Approach to Disney+ Series (Exclusive)". TV Shows. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Marrone, John (March 22, 2012). "[Tribeca '12] A Look At 'Resolution', A Film That Defies Genre Classification". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 1, 2022). "Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead's Rustic Films Teams With V Channels & XYZ On Genre Slate". Deadline. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Pattern, Dominic (August 15, 2012). "Tribeca Film Picks Up 'Resolution'". Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ bug, ambush. "AICN HORROR talks with Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, directors of RESOLUTION! + Contes winners!". Aint It Cool News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- Indiewire. April 7, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Barton, Steve (August 15, 2012). "Spring Sprung in March". Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ "Spring – Comment On this New Video". Dread Central. March 24, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2016). "'Spring' Filmmakers Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead to Direct and Star in Indie 'The Endless'". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
- ^ Gupta, Shipra Harbola (July 29, 2014). "TIFF Adds Ethan Hawke, Robert Kenner Docs, Announces Masters, Midnight Madness and Vanguard Programs". Indiewire.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Disgusting, Bloody (April 28, 2017). "'The Endless' Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Talk About Returning to Their Roots - Bloody Disgusting!". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
- ^ Pattern, Dominic (August 15, 2012). "TIFF Adds Ethan Hawke, Robert Kenner Docs, Announces Masters, Midnight Madness and Vanguard Programs". Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (August 15, 2012). "Tribeca Film Picks Up 'Resolution'". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Busch, Anita (May 1, 2017). "'The Endless' Acquired For Distribution Out Of Tribeca By Well Go USA". Deadline. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Picurro, Allison (April 21, 2017). "'The Endless' Exclusive Tribeca Promo | IndieWire". Indiewire. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
- ^ Mancuso, Vinnie (April 16, 2021). "Synchronic Explained: Benson & Moorhead's Time-Travel Shared Universe". Collider. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ Millican, Josh (April 18, 2018). "Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead Discuss The Endless, Resolution, and Red Marijuana". Dread Central. Dread Central Media. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ^ Mobarak, Jared (May 2, 2018). "Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson on Creating the World of 'The Endless'". The Film Stage. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ^ Small, Katie (January 23, 2022). "Exploring Paranoia and the Paranormal with "Something in the Dirt"". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ Frank, Michael (February 1, 2022). "Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on Digging Up Something in the Dirt". The Film Stage. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 31, 2023). "'Loki' Season 2 Trailer: Watch Tom Hiddleston's Chaotic Time Travels & Ke Huy Kwan's Series Debut". Deadline. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 27, 2023). "'Daredevil' TV Series Lands New Showrunner, Directors (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
External links
- Justin Benson at IMDb
- Aaron Moorhead at IMDb