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 summer 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.