Ellis Bahl

Originally from New York’s Hudson Valley, while working as a shooter/editor for MTV Ellis Bahl wrote and directed the UKMVA winning music video “Breezeblocks” for Alt-J. He then went on to write, direct, and edit music videos for top acts: Steve Lacy, Big Sean, Olivia Rodrigo, Hot Chip, Paris Hilton, The Kills, Angel Olsen, and many others. He has worked with brands such as The Obama Foundation, Conde Nast, Delta Airlines, Moschino, GQ, VH1, and AT&T to develop and execute viral hits that have won things like Gold Clios and D&AD recognition. Most recently, he was the lead editor of the feature film “Canvas” and wrote the feature film “Honor Farm” for American Zoetrope. 

SELECTION:

HONOR FARM — Writer
(in development)
Feature film to be directed by Ryan Hope. Produced by Jean Mougin in association with American Zoetrope and The Directors Bureau.

CANVAS (working title) — Editor
Feature film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch and Melora Donoghue. Psychological drama starring Bridget Regan (The Winchesters, Jane The Virgin), Joanne Kelly (City on a Hill), Samuel Roukin (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Alain Uy (Father Stu, The Morning Show), and Bethany Anne Lind (Ozark).

WILD PALMS — Writer
(in development)
Feature film to be directed by David Helman.

ES SIEHT DICH — Writer
(in development)
Feature film to be directed by Jeff Desom. Produced and developed by Bernard Michaux , Samsa Films, and Film Fund Luxembourg.

OF ALL THE GAMES — Writer
Feature film spec. Winner/Finalist in twelve screenplay competitions. In the top 4% of all projects on coverfly.com.

OLIVIA RODRIGO - SOUR PROM - Editor
Half-hour Live Concert Film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Ian Blair and Invisible Inc.
UKMVA Best Special Concept Nomination.

HOT CHIP: HUNGRY CHILD - Writer & Editor
Narrative music video directed by Saman Kesh. SXSW Official Selection.

ANGEL OLSEN & SHARON VAN ETTEN: LIKE I USED TO - Editor
Music video directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Ian Blair and Invisible Inc. SXSW Official Selection.

ANGEL OLSEN ALBUM FILM - Writer & Editor
Half-hour album film directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. Produced by Invisible Inc.

BOBI ANDONOV: APARTMENT - Writer & Director
Los Angeles Film Festival Official Selection. Berlin Music Video Awards Official Selection.

NAKED DATING STUNT - Writer, Director & Editor
Gold CLIO Award. 1.4 Brilliant Filmmaker Award Long List. D&AD Next Director Shortlist.

ALT J: BREEZEBLOCKS - Writer, Director & Editor
Narrative music video. UKMVA Best Alternative Video Winner. SXSW Official Selection. Woodstock Film Festival Official Selection.

Emerson College '09

B.A. Media Studies