Ilan Benjamin
About Ilan Benjamin
Ilan Benjamin is a Staff Writer currently working at Inkitt in Berlin, Germany. He has a diverse background in television and film, having held various roles at Warner Bros. Television, Film 44, and other companies, along with notable achievements in screenwriting and interactive media.
Current Role at Inkitt
Ilan Benjamin has been serving as a Staff Writer at Inkitt since 2018. In this role, he focuses on creating multiple interactive fiction series. His work contributes to the platform's mission of providing innovative storytelling experiences. He operates from Berlin, Germany, where he continues to develop engaging narratives that resonate with readers.
Previous Experience at Warner Bros. Television
Before joining Inkitt, Ilan Benjamin worked at Warner Bros. Television. He served as a Script Coordinator for the series Lethal Weapon from 2017 to 2018, following his role as Writers' PA from 2016 to 2017. These positions allowed him to gain valuable experience in script development and production processes within a major television studio.
Education and Expertise
Ilan Benjamin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television, Writing, and Film from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His education provided him with a solid foundation in storytelling and screenwriting, which he has applied throughout his career in various writing and production roles.
Achievements in Screenwriting
Ilan Benjamin has received notable recognition for his work in screenwriting. He was awarded the John Sandifer Grant and the Caucus Television/New Media Award for his series VIRTUAL MORALITY. The series achieved significant success, garnering over 15,000,000 views and leading to a development deal with Adaptive Studios.
Early Career and Internships
Ilan Benjamin began his career with various internships in the entertainment industry. He worked as a Development Intern at Film 44 and Plan B Entertainment in 2014, and he interned at Fox Broadcasting Company in 2016. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in development and production, shaping his future career in writing.