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Ben's Sister

In 2015 during the last weekend before graduation in Mill Valley, California, Ben and his friends are hell-bent on winning the Senior Scavenger Hunt, which involves completing outrageous, sexual, and illegal tasks—all filmed and posted on Facebook. In their quest to win, Ben goes a bit overboard with his ex, and his friend’s end up roping in Emma, his freshman sister. Wanting to be cool and one of the guys, Emma gets sucked into their plan to rack up points without realizing it. Ben suddenly feels compelled to protect her, which sparks a dilemma: confront his friends at the Post-Scav Hunt party or play it cool and enjoy his final moments of high school with his bros.

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Credits

Director:

Emma Weinswig

Producer:

Will Noyce, Emma Weinswig, Shane Bagwell, Chelsea Eisen

Screenwriter:

Emma Weinswig

Cinematographer:

Shane Bagwell

Editor:

Will Noyce, William Lancaster

Production Designer:

Annie Becker

Sound Designer:

Bobb Barito

Music:

April Harper Grey

Principal Cast:

Ben Weinswig, Michael Gandolfini, Sam Rechner, Emma Weinswig, Siena Werber, Alexis G. Zall, Alex Costello, Charlie Brady, Brian Niles, Sophia Grace Macy

Additional Credits:

Colorist: Kaitlyn Battistelli, Unit Production Manager: Vlad Ponomar, Stylist: Claire Wickster, First Assistant Director: Chelsea Eisen, Casting Director: Emma Weinswig, First Assistant Camera: Luke Jamison, Second Assistant Camera: Grace Gallagher, Still Photographer: Chris Yellen, Key Grip: Brad Powers, Steadicam Operator: Garet Jatsek

Contact

Publicity Contact:

Emma Weinswig
emma.weinswig@gmail.com
4154196773

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2025
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Runtime:
18 mins