Benjamin Turner

Biography

Benjamin Turner is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and educator whose bold, unflinching storytelling has earned recognition at BAFTA-qualifying festivals. As the Executive Director of Spit Game, he has built a pioneering creative platform that develops emerging talent while producing films that challenge social norms and push artistic boundaries.

His work - including 'The Nudes (2024)' and 'Help! I Think My Teacher is Racist... (2024)' - has been praised for its fearless approach to race, power, and youth identity. Known for blending dark humor, heightened realism, and raw performances, Turner crafts stories that feel urgent, visceral, and ruthlessly authentic.

Beyond film, he leads Ra...