Ben Stassen - Producer, Director

A graduate of USC’s School of Cinema and Television, Ben began his career producing My Uncle’s Legacy a film which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.

During the making of his second feature, he was introduced to Little Big One (LBO), a high-end computer graphics company based in Brussels. Ben joined LBO and suggested that they produce a ride simulation film using computer generated imagery (CGI) which would be shown in high-end venues and earn worldwide recognition for the company. With the participation of Showscan Entertainment, Devil’s Mine Ride was a tremendous success, setting the precedent for the format.

Ben went on to create nWave Studios a fully integrated digital studio developing, financing, producing and distributing products for the location based entertainment market.

In 1996, nWave produced its first feature-length giant screen film directed by Ben, Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun, co-financed with and distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. Since then, Ben has produced and directed several giant screen films including, 3D Mania: Encounter in the Third Dimension, Alien Adventure, and Haunted Castle.

Ben is fluent in French, Flemish and English