Benton Crane

Benton Crane's got his fingerprints all over some pretty interesting projects—Homestead (2024), Tuttle Twins (2021), and Homestead: Family Survival (2024). Let’s be real, he’s not exactly a household name yet, but if you’re into indie flicks or off-the-beaten-path animation, you’ve probably stumbled across his stuff. Homestead, for starters, isn’t your run-of-the-mill survival drama. It’s more of a gritty, slow-burn tale about a family trying to keep their heads above water when everything hits the fan—think less Hollywood glitz, more raw nerves and actual stakes. Crane’s style leans into the messiness of real life, so nobody’s swooping in last minute to save the day. Everybody’s got baggage, everyone’s got secrets, and the whole thing feels way too close to home sometimes. Then you’ve got Tuttle Twins, which is kind of a curveball in his lineup. It’s animated, for one thing, and it’s aimed at a younger audience, but it doesn’t talk down to them. There’s a lot going on under the surface—sneaky life lessons, clever jokes that’ll fly over the kids’ heads but land with the parents, and a vibe that’s a little bit rebellious. It’s got this “question everything” energy that’s honestly pretty refreshing in a world where most kids’ shows play it safe. If you’re picking up what Crane’s putting down, you’ll notice he’s all about family, survival, and challenging the status quo. His stuff might not always be flashy, but it’s got guts—and sometimes, that’s way more interesting than another cookie-cutter blockbuster.