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Ben O'Keefe

@benjaminokeefe

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Black, Queer, Multi-Disciplinary Culture Worker & Entrepreneur
Forbes 30 Under 30—Hollywood & Entertainment
Brooklyn, NY

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We’ve lost an icon. Rest in peace, Dolly. by @benjaminokeefe

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On their ten year anniversary, Ben got on one knee to ask Mattie to spend eternity with him. It was the dreamiest morning in Prospect Park, a slice of heaven indeed.

& now, two weeks later to the day, it’s Ben’s birthday, so be sure to send a congratulations + happy birthday to him, as they both deserve THE world.

Dev & scan: @nicefilmclub

Prospect park proposal
Brooklyn engagement session
New York City film wedding photographer
2027 wedding planning
Surprise proposal taken in Prospect Park Boat House by @benjaminokeefe

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3 months ago

06.17.2026
Our ten year anniversary and now the day we got engaged. I was absolutely shocked and thrilled to be proposed to and to have our queer love captured forever! Thank you to @carissajoy.photo for photographing one of the best days of our lives!🥹❤️💍 taken in Prospect Park by @benjaminokeefe

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4 months ago

March dump.

Spring is always a time of endings and new beginnings and the start of this one was no different.

I let go of some projects, people, and preconceived notions that didn’t serve me any more. I’ve also reconnected with old friends, started new traditions, and stayed consistent in my peace and movement practices. What I was left with feels so right.

This year so far has been all about reminding myself that I can find (and make) beauty in my life despite the ugly conditions that exist all around us (shout out to all the evil things that happened this month 🫠). In fact, that’s the only thing that will make it better.

Every day I wake up and I choose to have a positive attitude, I choose to work towards my dreams, I choose to move my body, I choose to try to make the world a better place.   The lives we live are a result of the intentions we set and choices we make. We don’t always get it right, but the key is to learn from the messy moments and embrace each day as an opportunity to grow in some way.

Hope your month was as beautiful and messy as mine. taken in Brooklyn, New York by @benjaminokeefe

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6 months ago

Goodbye February.

The best moments of the month I didn’t capture in photos. The best moments were the ones I experienced completely. Waving at the 90 year old Black man who is excited to see me on my walk every morning, breathing in a yoga class with no phone in sight, spending an hour shoveling out my car and then getting suckered into helping the neighbors do theirs, listening to music in candle light, learning new things about people I love.

I had a transformative month full of magic and clarity. I strengthened my movement practice and I strengthened my mind. I had more good days than bad. What else can we ask for?

The world is a scary place right now. So what are you doing to make your community a beautiful place? taken in Brooklyn, New York by @benjaminokeefe

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7 months ago

I have always dreamed of being on a Times Square billboard. taken in New York, New York by @benjaminokeefe

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a year ago

Made it to 30.
Almost didn’t.
Glad I did.
Every day is a gift. 🦀 by @benjaminokeefe

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2 years ago

@bienvenidosfilm is taking over the @variety today encouraging folks to consider our labor of love underdog film for BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM.

“BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES,” is an engrossing narrative inspired by a true event that highlights the intricate layers of the immigration system. Oscar Shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film and recipient of the 2023 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase, sponsored by @violadavis’s @juveeproductions, the film was shot at LAX International Airport, and proudly features a predominantly women and 56% BIPOC cast and crew.

The film has captured the attention of the New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline, and secured the Creator Plus Flip the Script Fund award for BIPOC filmmakers.

The plot revolves around a traumatic incident involving Elizabeth, a close family friend of director Lisa Cole, who was separated from her 5-year-old son, Chris, for five agonizing years. Chris’s detention by Customs Enforcement at LAX unraveled a night of terror, and Lisa’s role as the person picking up Chris exposed her to the profound fear and uncertainty many immigrants endure.

Elizabeth and Lisa embarked on making this film to humanize the complex issues surrounding immigration, and we are grateful for Elizabeth for allowing us to tell her story. by @benjaminokeefe

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3 years ago

It is with great joy we share that @bienvenidosfilm has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category.

We are honored to have been selected out of 187 incredible eligible films.

We look forward to continuing to share our film and its important message as we move forward in consideration for nomination.

We will have more exciting news to share soon!

@bienvenidosfilm
www.BALAfilm.com
Written & Directed by: @thelisacole
Produced by: @vivianjohnsonrogowski @cindyluphoto @benjaminokeefe @jolenemendes @thelisacole @liaetomi
Executive Producers: @lagralane @adamwescott @nicholascphillips @selena_moon_cat @mckenna.marsh @ivanamaria
D.P.: @dark_wing_duck
Casting Director: @itscarolineliem
Editor: @zukibeans
Composer: @chiarakickdrum
Costumes: @sarahcogandesigns
Fiscal Sponsorship: @creativevisionsfoundation
Production Design: @kassandra.deangelis #jayncoburn @dezignarob
HMU: @asha_smith_creative
Locations/Production Coordinator: @swebbysnaps
1st AD: @marissavonn

Starring: @imdestinyfaith@staceypatino@therashmirustagi @yvonnehufflee @jdelanelee@phillipwilburn
@phoenixsaintstafford

Social Impact Producer cereusstory
Crowd funding campaign manager @somegirlfromrio
Crowd fun video editor @paolagadalamaria HMU @asha_smith_creative
Set photographer @jordiehennigar
Thank you @flylaxairport
Raising FUNDS & AWARENESS for @refugeechildrencenter taken in Los Angeles, California by @benjaminokeefe

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3 years ago

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION | Best Live Action Short Film | 96th Academy Awards

EID MUBARAK @eidmubarakfilm

Written & Directed by: @euceph
Produced by: @kamilachima @benjaminokeefe
 Executive Producers: @rohimirzapandya @adamwescott @nicholascphillips @selena_moon_cat @mckenna.marsh Azhar Hameed, Farah Hameed, Jaber Muhammad Hussain
 Associate Producer: @anthonyli, @meuceph, Lisa Zhang Wharton, Samina Masoodi, Shafat Qazi 
Director of Photography: Arlene Muller 
Production Designer: Hashim Ali 
Editor: Riley Sweeney Lynch  Music by: The Sketches (Lahooti)  Costume Designer: Iqra Sheikh  Sound Design: This is Sound Design Studio 
Sales Agent: @quatmedia by @benjaminokeefe

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3 years ago

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION | Best Live Action Short Film | 96th Academy Awards

BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES @bienvenidosfilm

Written & Directed by: @thelisacole
Produced by: @benjaminokeefe @vivianjohnsonrogowski @cindyluphoto @liaetomi @jolenemendes @thelisacole

Executive Producers: @lagralane @adamwescott @nicholascphillips @selena_moon_cat @mckenna.marsh

Director of Photography: @dark_wing_duck
Casting Director: @itscarolineliem
Editor: @zukibeans
Composer: @chiarakickdrum
Costumes:@sarahcogandesigns
Fiscal Sponsorship: @creativevisionsfoundation
Production Design: @kassandra.deangelis #jayncoburn @dezignarob
HMU: @asha_smith_creative
Locations/Production Coordinator: @swebbysnaps
1st AD: @marissavonn

Starring: @imdestinyfaith @staceypatino @therashmirustagi @yvonnehufflee @jdelanelee @nicholascphillips @phoenixsaintstafford by @benjaminokeefe

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3 years ago

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION | Best Live Action Short Film | 96th Academy Awards

JEROME @jerome.film

Written & Directed by: @gianfranco_f_ruiz
Story by: @gianfranco_f_ruiz,@arielblopez
Produced by: @benjaminokeefe @santika.film

Executive Produced by: @selena_moon_cat @eyeamduran @mckenna.marsh @adamwescott @nicholascphillips

Cinematography by: @joewiverhoeven
Steadicam op: @raphaelvanoostrum
Production Design by: @p_maan96@yajie_q
Art Direction by: @jaalajones
Edited by: @kunOchen
Costume Design by: @mikhaelazaba
Music by: @alexandrapaloma
Sound Design: @eduardovc
Casting by: @mralanluna
Still Photographer: @vega35mm@zach_k_johnson
HSM: @ladyolgaelle

Starring:
@h.e.z.y
@theariessanders

Cast:
@oscartorreactor @findmyjacob @tristanavelinacunningham @officialsydneymikayla @alejandropatino12
@mykehoods40 by @benjaminokeefe

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