Bio:
Ellis Bahl is a writer and director who most recently wrote the LaKeith Stanfield swamp-thriller Wild Palms with David Helman attached to direct. Ellis first reached prominence writing, directing, and editing the UKMVA winning music video for Alt-J’s Breezeblocks and garnering a Gold Clio and D&AD Next Director Award for commercial direction.
After a decade in the director’s chair, Ellis found new focus bringing fellow directors’ visions to life on the page. He wrote the screenplays for American Zoetrope director Ryan Hope’s crime epic Honor Farm and Jeff Desom’s 1980’s East-German psychological horror thriller Es Sieht Dich. He also wrote the comedy thriller Of All The Games which was a winner / finalist in twelve screenplay competitions and sits in the top 4% of all projects on Coverfly.
He spends much of his spare time studying the history of religion and esotericism or attempting to cook recipes that far outmatch his ability, time constraints, and presently stocked ingredients. He also plays in a weekly Dungeons and Dragons game in which he very seriously pretends to be a magical frog.
Selection:
HONOR FARM — Writer (in development) Feature film to be directed by Ryan Hope. Produced by Jean Mougin in association with American Zoetrope and The Directors Bureau.
WILD PALMS — Writer (in development) Feature film to be directed by David Helman.
ES SIEHT DICH — Writer (in development) Feature film to be directed by Jeff Desom. Produced and developed by Bernard Michaux , Samsa Films, and Film Fund Luxembourg.
OF ALL THE GAMES — Writer Feature film spec. Winner/Finalist in twelve screenplay competitions. In the top 4% of all projects on coverfly.com.
CANVAS — Editor Feature film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch and Melora Donoghue. Psychological drama starring Bridget Regan (The Winchesters, Jane The Virgin), Joanne Kelly (City on a Hill), Samuel Roukin (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Alain Uy (Father Stu, The Morning Show), and Bethany Anne Lind (Ozark).
ANGEL OLSEN: BIG TIME - Writer & Editor Half-hour album film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Invisible Inc.
OLIVIA RODRIGO - SOUR PROM - Editor Half-hour concert film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Ian Blair and Invisible Inc. UKMVA Best Special Concept Nomination.
HOT CHIP: HUNGRY CHILD - Writer & Editor Narrative music video directed by Saman Kesh. SXSW Official Selection.
ANGEL OLSEN & SHARON VAN ETTEN: LIKE I USED TO - Editor Music video directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Ian Blair and Invisible Inc. SXSW Official Selection.
BOBI ANDONOV: APARTMENT - Writer & Director Los Angeles Film Festival Official Selection. Berlin Music Video Awards Official Selection.
NAKED DATING STUNT - Writer, Director & Editor Gold CLIO Award. 1.4 Brilliant Filmmaker Award Long List. D&AD Next Director Shortlist.
ALT J: BREEZEBLOCKS - Writer, Director & Editor Narrative music video. UKMVA Best Alternative Video Winner. SXSW Official Selection. Woodstock Film Festival Official Selection.