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See Various Reels for directing and cinematography HERE BEN TAMAN (He/Him) is a trans film director originally from Eau Claire, WI, now living and working in Los Angeles after a decade in Minneapolis. As a trans man with schizophrenia, he finds it easier to embrace the weirdness of life rather than fight against it. Strange, a bit warped, a little off—classic Ben.

His work has been supported by the Minnesota Regional Arts Council (MRAC), St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), and the Minnesota State Arts Board, with his latest documentary Do You Think I’m Weird? selected for the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market.

His short film Seeing Each Other, Seeing Things will have its World Premiere at the 21st Tucson Film Festival (2025)





Ben’s feature documentary Do You Think I’m Weird? was recently selected for the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market, one of the most competitive and prestigious documentary industry showcases in the country. The film explores identity, mental illness, and the desire to be understood.

More info on his project here!

More info on The Gotham Project Market here!



Contact: bennybobtaman@gmail.com    

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Press:  
U of M - Ben’s Story   
Leader Telegram - Fragments    
The Current - Music Video  
BARE BONES - Doc   Volume One - Fragments
Inde Film Fest - Space Rock
Gotham 2025 Project Slate