DIRECTING CREDITS
FEATURE FILMS
WILL AND BEN VERSUS TIME
(2024) * 90m
directed by Kielan Ellis
After experiencing the worst day of their lives, roommates Will and Ben - one a poorly paid law-clerk and the other a failing stand-up comedian - wake up to find a functional time machine on their coffee table.
A 512RED PRODUCTION
Starring Will Gotlib & Ben Jeffries
Written by Kielan Ellis, Will Gotlib, Jack Hillier, & Ben Jeffries
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COMING SOON...
A COLD WIND TO...
BLOW THE HOUSE DOWN
(2022) * 65m
directed by Kielan Ellis
With their relationship on the rocks, David and Emily move to Halifax to catch a break from the pandemic and their monotonous routine. Upon meeting Emily’s best friend Delilah and her local friend Meg, the already shaky groundwork of their relationship starts to fracture.
A 512RED/GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on the 512RED YouTube channel HERE
Starring Alex Ef & Ashley Dingwell
Written by Kielan Ellis, Photographed by Ben Shane
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2019-2023 (FILM SCHOOL)
FILM BRO FILIBUSTER
(2021) * Student Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis & Ben Shane
Two film students from Toronto quarantine together to make a meta-documentary about each other, the pandemic, their schools, and their friendship.
A GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
DI/AL
(2021) * Student Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis & Dani Sadun
A harmless phone-call between long distance partners turns sour as the conversation turns into various miscommunications and half-truths.
A GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Una Storia Di Domenico
e la Rocchina
(2021) * Student Film
(2021) * Student Film
Drawn and Directed by Kielan Ellis
Hand-drawn sharpie on 16mm film transferred to digital 2k
Sound & Edit by Kielan Ellis
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
THUMBDRIVE
(2020) * Short Film
Written & Directed by Kielan Ellis
Three journalism students debate the morality of publishing a compromising story about their dean.
A 512RED/GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on the 512RED YouTube channel HERE
Starring Tafyra Poyser, Jonno Pinos, & Ben Jeffries
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ALICE AND JIM
(2019) * Student Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis
A film about falling in love, how it takes time to find the one you love, and the confusion and chaos that can come with that process.
A GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Shot on 16mm film by Kielan Ellis
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
Starring Alex Ef and Jordan Harvey
TIFF DOCUMENTARIES
THE TRIP TO TIFF '23
(2023) * Short Documentary
Directed and Edited by Kielan Ellis
Year five of Kielan, Will, Ben, Jack, Josh and co. as they explore the Toronto International Film Festival. Featuring footage from inside an exclusive TIFF party.
A 512RED PRODUCTION
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
THE TRIP TO TIFF RETURNS
(2022) * Short Documentary
Directed and Edited by Kielan Ellis
Year four of Kielan, Will, Ben, Jack, Josh and co. as they explore the Toronto International Film Festival...finally entirely back in theatres! Featuring an in-depth exploration of the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
A 512RED PRODUCTION
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
THE TRIP TO TIFF AT HOME
(2021) * Short Documentary
Directed and Edited by Kielan Ellis
Year three of Kielan, Will, Ben, Jack, Josh and co. as they explore the Toronto International Film Festival...from both their living-room and the cinema! Featuring the best chocolate review ever filmed.
A GEMINUS DOCS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
TIFF AT HOME
(2020) * Short Documentary
Directed and Edited by Kielan Ellis
Year two of Kielan, Will, and Ben as they explore the Toronto International Film Festival...from the comfort of their living-room! Featuring an absurd amount of bike riding.
A GEMINUS DOCS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
THE TRIP TO TIFF
(2019) * Short Documentary
Directed and Edited by Kielan Ellis
The first year of Kielan, Will, Ben, Josh, Jack, Dan, two more people named Ben, and more, as they explore the Toronto International Film Festival!
A GEMINUS DOCS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on YouTube HERE
2016-2019 (HIGH SCHOOL)
TWELVES.
(2019) * Web Series
Directed and Created by Kielan Ellis & Ben Jeffries
Three chapters documenting a week in the lives of Asher, John and Kristen - teenagers trying to stay afloat in their final year of high-school.
A 512RED / GEMINUS SERIALIZED / HEARTS&SPADES PRODUCTION
NATHAN DANIEL PHILIPS RETURNS
(2019) * Short Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis
After a carefree summer, Nathan Daniel Philips (Ben Jeffries) returns to high school, hoping to lay low for his final year. However, things turn out far more complicated than he imagined.
A 512RED / GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on the 512RED YouTube channel HERE
Written by Kielan Ellis & Will Gotlib
Starring Ben Jeffries, Theo Ahluwalia, & Will Gotlib
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CONFERENCE CALL
(2019) * Feature Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis
Jack and Judy, two students at the University Of Toronto, meet by chance at a conference. We follow the ups and downs of their ensuing relationship, as they both learn more about each other and themselves through the process.
A 512RED / GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on the 512RED YouTube channel HERE
Written by Kielan Ellis, Jack Hillier, & Will Gotlib
Starring Ben Jeffries & Kia Medlock
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FIGURE
(2018) * Short Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis
It is a seemingly normal Halloween night – but all is not right in this neighbourhood. A dark figure stalks the streets…
A 512RED / GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
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Written & Directed by Kielan Ellis & Will Gotlib
Starring Noah Hunt, Theo Ahluwalia, & Matthew Angell
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NATHAN DANIEL PHILIPS
(2018) * Short Film
Directed by Kielan Ellis
Nathan Daniel Phillips, a recently transferred student, attempts to enter the political scene of his new school, only to find that he is very out of his depth.
A 512RED / GEMINUS STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Watch for free on the 512RED YouTube channel HERE
Written by Kielan Ellis, Jack Hillier, & Will Gotlib
Starring Ben Jeffries, Theo Ahluwalia, & Henry Murray
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