Filmmaker Ben Dennis on The Realities of Independent Film & Finding Balance Behind the Lens

What do West Side Story, combat cameras, and Tubi films have in common? 🎥   In this episode of Balancing Acts Podcast, host Roy Wanguhu sits down with Ben Dennis, a Bay Area cinematographer and artist, to explore his remarkable journey, from serving in the military’s combat camera unit to building a career in independent filmmaking.   Ben opens up about: ⚡ The realities of indie filmmaking and Tubi distribution ⚡ Lessons from film school and the 9/11 GI Bill ⚡ Balancing creativity with burnout in corporate and union gigs ⚡ How fatigue impacts safety and storytelling on set ⚡ AI’s growing role in filmmaking — and why emotion still wins   Ben also shares his philosophy on filmmaking as a daily craft, not a race — and why finishing projects, not chasing perfection, builds longevity in the industry.