Kai Ephron

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Kai Ephron
Born25 August 1965
Occupation(s)Director, Producer, Actor and Location Manager
Years active1995present

Kai Ephron is an American and British film director. [1] [2] He is best known for his work on the feature film Benjamin Troubles. [3]

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Career

Kai started his career as a lead actor in Flesh Suitcase (1995) [4] and worked as a location manager in Eagle Eye , [5] Inception , Super 8 [6] and many more. His debut feature film Benjamin Troubles had been screened in Santa Fe Film Festival [7] and Sedona Film Festival. [8]

Filmography

YearFilm Director Producer Notes
2015Benjamin TroublesGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film [9]
1995Flesh SuitcaseRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film [10]
1993Sexual IntentRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film

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References

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  2. "Interview with Kai Ephron on "BENJAMIN TROUBLES" @ AFM 2015". filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  3. "February 14: Screening of Award-Winning Indie Comedy "Benjamin Troubles" at the Orpheum Theater". thereview.mum.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  4. "Flesh Suitcase". variety.com. Retrieved 2018-09-10.
  5. "2008 Past Honorees". californiaonlocationawards.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  6. "Nominees for 17th Annual California On Location Awards Revealed". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  7. "2015 FEATURED FILMS". santafefilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  8. "Sedona International Film Festival 2016 - page 71". sedonafilmfestival.org. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  9. "Benjamin Troubles". thebnff.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  10. "Flesh Suitcase". variety.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.