Bio:
Ellis Bahl is a multi-hyphenate storyteller based in Los Angeles, CA. He has racked up hundreds of millions of views writing, directing, and editing music videos, album films, and concert visuals for top musical acts such as Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Miguel, Blink 182, and Alt-J. He has worked with brands like Delta Air Lines, The Obama Foundation, Target, and Google to communicate their core values through cinematic language. Most recently he has worked on multiple feature films as a screenwriter and editor.
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.