Ben Carland is a Filmmaker from Asheville, NC.

His feature film COSMIC CONTACT was completed and released in 2016 after its festival run, including Roswell Sci-Fi and a nomination for Best Sci-Fi at the Burbank International Film Festival. It's now available on most major VOD networks. Additionally, Ben launched the off-world science fiction feature SOL INVICTUS in summer 2022 after its festival run, then an apocalyptic survival film titled ESCAPE EARTH in 2023, a wilderness survival film, THE SHELTER, in 2023, and a sci-fi suspense, DON’T SAY EARTH, in 2024. He’s just launched a motion capture sci-fi adventure titled BENEATH in 2025 which is the first feature film made entirely in Unreal Engine. Ben is currently wrapping up post production on a sci-fi action film titled GUARDIAN for release in late 2025/early 2026.

In addition to features, Ben has produced, directed and edited dozens of commercial and short projects for clients and companies across the country, with other creative and virtual/mocap projects thrown in the mix as well. When he’s not working, he can be found trail-running, playing tennis, or exploring the mountains with his wife, two kids and golden retriever.