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DIRECTING . Directing . 35 years . Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ben Proudfoot_

OSCAR WINNER Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Born Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birthday
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Age
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Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Director
Birthday
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Birthplace
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nationality
Education
Halifax Grammar School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Ben Proudfoot is known for directing.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (age 35).
Recipient of the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
Ben Proudfoot has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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AWARDS (6)

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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
2024
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
2024
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
2022
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
2022
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Biography

Ben Proudfoot (born 29 October 1990) is a Canadian documentary filmmaker. He directed The Queen of Basketball, winner of the 2021 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject; as well as co-director with Kris Bowers of the short documentary film A Concerto Is a Conversation, which was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021. He and Bowers were also winners of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for The Last Repair Shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Ben Proudfoot?
Ben Proudfoot is 35 years old, born on .
Where was Ben Proudfoot born?
Ben Proudfoot was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What movies or shows has Ben Proudfoot been in?
Ben Proudfoot has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Queen of Basketball (2021), A Concerto Is a Conversation (2020), Rwanda & Juliet (2016), Turns (2015), Dinner with Fred (2011).
What is Ben Proudfoot known for?
Ben Proudfoot is primarily known as a director. Ben Proudfoot (born 29 October 1990) is a Canadian documentary filmmaker. He directed The Queen of Basketball, winner of the 2021 Academy Award for Best…
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