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Filmmaker Benjamin Freemantle is quickly rising up the independent film ranks in both the narrative and documentary film categories.

Most recently, he wrote, produced and directed the coming-of-age short film “Squeak,” which screened at numerous festivals this winter, earning the Award of Merit at IndieFEST and placing as a finalist at Frostbite. During this same time, Benjamin also headed to several festivals as director and producer of the mini-documentary “Next 10.”

Not content with that, Benjamin puts his storytelling skills to work as an editor. His efforts were showcased at the...