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At the heart of LOS ANGELES MOVIE ALLIANCE is a deep reverence for the craft of storytelling. We believe that financial discipline and creative freedom are not mutually exclusive—in fact, precision in production allows us to take bold narrative risks. By cultivating strong creative partnerships and leveraging decades of hands-on expertise, we bring compelling, human-driven stories to life that resonate across cultures, languages, and platforms.
Led by award-winning filmmakers Angus and Ruth Benfield, LAMA combines over 30 years of industry experience across production, composition, and international distribution to bring impactful cinema to global audiences.
ANGUS BENFIELD - EXECUTIVE: Founder & CEO / Actor / Producer / Director.
ANGUS BENFIELD is an Australian-born, Los Angeles–based, multi-award-winning actor, filmmaker, and storyteller, whose powerful performances, creative vision, and distinctive voice as a director and producer have earned him recognition across the global film industry.
Driven by a lifelong passion for cinema, Angus began his career at just 14, working as a production runner before training at The Actor’s Centre at 20. Shortly after, he landed his first leading role in the acclaimed Australian feature Lex and Rory — a breakout performance that launched a dynamic and enduring career both in front of and behind the camera.
Today, Angus is an accomplished director, producer, writer, and actor, as well as the Founder and CEO of LAMA Entertainment and Bridge and Acorn Entertainment — two Los Angeles–based film studios specializing in independent production and global distribution. Through these ventures, Angus has produced and directed multiple award-winning films known for their depth, humanity, and powerful storytelling, creating meaningful, high-quality content from script to screen.
His films have received numerous honors, including Best Feature, Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Ensemble, Best Actor, Best Producer, and Best Director, and have been released theatrically and across digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Tubi, Vimeo, Roku, and PureFlix. His 2018 feature Trust has been viewed over 4.4 million times worldwide.
As a filmmaker, Angus has directed The Keeper (2024), The Great Turkey Town Miracle (2023), Yellow Bird (2023), Trust (2018), and Heaven (2020), which earned him Best Director at the Canadian International Film Festival. As a producer, he has overseen acclaimed projects such as The Weight of Darkness (2025), Stan the Man (2025), The Christmas Letter (2024), The Post (2023), and Purgatory Station (2023).
An exceptionally versatile actor, Angus has shared the screen with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talents, including Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Eric Roberts, Julia Garner, Bob Gunton, Brian Doyle-Murray, Angus Macfadyen, Doug Jones, Corbin Bernsen, Jaime King, Brian Posehn, Kristoffer Polaha, Cate Blanchett, Anna Chlumsky, Kathy Garver, Judy Norton, LL Cool J, Eric Christian Olsen, and Chris O'Donnell.
His recent performances showcase his impressive range — from a grieving father and psychologist in The Weight of Darkness, to Pro Football Coach Stan Jacobs in Stan the Man, Army Veteran George Eshleman in the true story The Keeper, DJ Connor McCloud in The Great Turkey Town Miracle, accused murderer Jet Sanders in The Post, crooked lawyer Jo Fortune in Purgatory Station, and PR executive turned grocery store manager Jake Rush in Yellow Bird.
Driven by a lifelong passion for cinema, Angus began his career at just 14, working as a production runner before training at The Actor’s Centre at 20. Shortly after, he landed his first leading role in the acclaimed Australian feature Lex and Rory — a breakout performance that launched a dynamic and enduring career both in front of and behind the camera.
Today, Angus is an accomplished director, producer, writer, and actor, as well as the Founder and CEO of LAMA Entertainment and Bridge and Acorn Entertainment — two Los Angeles–based film studios specializing in independent production and global distribution. Through these ventures, Angus has produced and directed multiple award-winning films known for their depth, humanity, and powerful storytelling, creating meaningful, high-quality content from script to screen.
His films have received numerous honors, including Best Feature, Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Ensemble, Best Actor, Best Producer, and Best Director, and have been released theatrically and across digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Tubi, Vimeo, Roku, and PureFlix. His 2018 feature Trust has been viewed over 4.4 million times worldwide.
As a filmmaker, Angus has directed The Keeper (2024), The Great Turkey Town Miracle (2023), Yellow Bird (2023), Trust (2018), and Heaven (2020), which earned him Best Director at the Canadian International Film Festival. As a producer, he has overseen acclaimed projects such as The Weight of Darkness (2025), Stan the Man (2025), The Christmas Letter (2024), The Post (2023), and Purgatory Station (2023).
An exceptionally versatile actor, Angus has shared the screen with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talents, including Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Eric Roberts, Julia Garner, Bob Gunton, Brian Doyle-Murray, Angus Macfadyen, Doug Jones, Corbin Bernsen, Jaime King, Brian Posehn, Kristoffer Polaha, Cate Blanchett, Anna Chlumsky, Kathy Garver, Judy Norton, LL Cool J, Eric Christian Olsen, and Chris O'Donnell.
His recent performances showcase his impressive range — from a grieving father and psychologist in The Weight of Darkness, to Pro Football Coach Stan Jacobs in Stan the Man, Army Veteran George Eshleman in the true story The Keeper, DJ Connor McCloud in The Great Turkey Town Miracle, accused murderer Jet Sanders in The Post, crooked lawyer Jo Fortune in Purgatory Station, and PR executive turned grocery store manager Jake Rush in Yellow Bird.
RUTH BENFIELD - EXECUTIVE: Producer / Music Dept Head / Composer.
RUTH BENFIELD is a highly accomplished and versatile figure in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning over 25 years as a composer, producer, and singer-songwriter.
Originally from New Zealand and now based in Los Angeles, she has established herself as a key creative force through her work in both music and film.
Benfield's multifaceted career showcases her diverse talents. She is the co-founder of production companies, LAMA Entertainment and Bridge and Acorn Entertainment, where she plays a pivotal role in bringing a variety of projects to fruition, as well as founder of her own production company, Glass of Milk Pictures. In addition to her production work, she is the founder of the record label Glass of Milk Records.
Her contributions to the film industry are extensive and varied. Benfield has served as a composer, music supervisor and producer among other roles on numerous projects. Her recent work includes the film The Keeper, for which she co-wrote the award-winning original song "Keep On." She also contributed to the film The Christmas Letter, further solidifying her reputation as a sought-after collaborator in independent cinema.
As a singer-songwriter, Benfield's music is available on various platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, allowing audiences to experience her artistic voice firsthand. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of melody and emotional depth, often tailored to enhance the narrative of the films she works on. Through her various roles, Ruth Benfield continues to make a significant and lasting impact on the worlds of music and film.
Originally from New Zealand and now based in Los Angeles, she has established herself as a key creative force through her work in both music and film.
Benfield's multifaceted career showcases her diverse talents. She is the co-founder of production companies, LAMA Entertainment and Bridge and Acorn Entertainment, where she plays a pivotal role in bringing a variety of projects to fruition, as well as founder of her own production company, Glass of Milk Pictures. In addition to her production work, she is the founder of the record label Glass of Milk Records.
Her contributions to the film industry are extensive and varied. Benfield has served as a composer, music supervisor and producer among other roles on numerous projects. Her recent work includes the film The Keeper, for which she co-wrote the award-winning original song "Keep On." She also contributed to the film The Christmas Letter, further solidifying her reputation as a sought-after collaborator in independent cinema.
As a singer-songwriter, Benfield's music is available on various platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, allowing audiences to experience her artistic voice firsthand. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of melody and emotional depth, often tailored to enhance the narrative of the films she works on. Through her various roles, Ruth Benfield continues to make a significant and lasting impact on the worlds of music and film.
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