Bio:
Originally from New York’s Hudson Valley, Ellis Bahl now works as a writer, director, editor, or some combination of the three, moving between feature films, music videos, fashion indents and commercials. In 2012 he wrote and directed the UKMVA winning music video “Breezeblocks” for Alt-J. He then went on to write and/or direct and/or edit music videos for top acts like Steve Lacy, Big Sean, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Hot Chip, Paris Hilton, The Kills, Angel Olsen, and many others. He has worked with brands such as The Obama Foundation, Conde Nast, Delta Airlines, Moschino, GQ, VH1, and AT&T to develop and execute viral hits that have won things like Gold Clios and D&AD recognition.
He has written three feature film screenplays and is currently working on a fourth.
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 (in development) Feature film spec. Winner/Finalist in twelve screenplay competitions. In the top 4% of all projects on coverfly.com.
CANVAS (working title) — 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.