@benigfilms
Derek Benig (he/him) is a writer and director based in Los Angeles, CA. He is an alumni of Emerson College's Visual Media Arts program. He's directed work for BuzzFeed's Animation Lab, Iris of the Moon, A*Pop and is currently one of the Artists-in-Residence at Visual Communications.

His short film SINIGANG (2022) played at VC Film Fest, DisOrient, DCAPA, SAPFF, HAAPI Fest and SDFFF, among other film festivals between 2022 and 2023. 

This is Not a Showcase // Documentary Short // 2026 // Director, Editor, Camera

Sinigang // Narrative Short Film // Director, Writer, Visual Effects

Magic & Stuff // 8 Episode Live-Action & Animated Dungeons and Dragons Show // Director

Iris of the Moon // Social Content // Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Project EVO // Documentary Short Film // Director, Cinematographer, Editor

A*POP x Rajen Chats, 5 Episodes // Co-Director/Producer, Camera, Editor

A*POP Social Content // Co-Producer, Camera, Editor