Ben Brown, VP Head of Film at Zealot: AIR, A QUIET PLACE, SONIC, THE NORTHMAN, THE BIG SHORT...

Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods

Ben Brown, the VP Head of Film at Zealot, has worked with some of the most talented editors, graphic designers, producers, and music supervisors in the business. He started at Aspect Ratio as an Associate Producer, then moved on to AV Squad where he spent nearly a decade working his way up to Creative Director. A multiple Clio and Golden Trailer award winner, Ben's worked on many exciting campaigns over the years, including AIR, A QUIET PLACE, THE BIG SHORT, THE NORTHMAN, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SCREAM, SPOTLIGHT, TERMINATOR DARK FATE, GI JOE: SNAKE EYES, FURIOUS 7, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION and many others.

01:06 Introducing Ben Brown: A Journey in Theatrical Marketing;

01:23 Personal Connections and Industry Insights;

02:42 From UVA to Hollywood: Ben's Backstory;

10:06 The Early Days in LA: From Reality TV to Talent Agencies;

22:45 Learning the Ropes at Aspect Ratio;

27:43 Evolving Career: The Transition to AV Squad;

40:28 Leading Theatrical at Zealot: A New Chapter;

43:09 Navigating Career Transitions and Embracing Challenges;

45:13 The Impact of Industry Shifts and Personal Adaptation;

48:57 Creative Processes and the Art of Making Trailers;

01:03:16 The Evolution of the Industry and Future Outlook

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