Benjamin Sonntag signs to Eleanor Films for UK representation

"Benjamin has that special something that sets him apart, he’s able to unearth the beauty and complexity that lies within his subjects,” observes Josie Juneau, Managing Director of Eleanor UK. “From the moment I watched his reel, I knew I wanted to shine a light on his ideas." 

Whether casting actors or everyday people in a project, Sonntag encourages his actors to pull from their own experiences as much as possible, infusing fiction with reality. “It always struck me that even when you’re watching an actor perform, on some level it’s real, they’re still feeling something,” shares Sonntag. “That authenticity in performance really excites me.” His call for emotional truth in performance has resulted in a body of work that any viewer can recognise themselves in.

Sonntag says "In talking with Josie and the team at Eleanor, I got a sincere sense of their desire to push great storytelling and grow an artist-driven company,” says Sonntag. “I wanted to find a place willing to move mountains and take risks creatively, and I feel like I've found a place for that at Eleanor.