Dream Team Directors

09/24/2026

🎬✨ WRDSMTH is an inspiring part of the film "Shalom Salam"!

We’re incredibly grateful to have his powerful words and signature street art woven into our film, helping bring our message of connection, empathy, and hope to life. ❤️

We’re now in the FINAL STRETCH! 🎥✨ We’re raising funds for color, sound design, and the final finishing touches to get Shalom Salam ready for its festival journey.

👇 Be Part of the Movement of Empathy and Hope
https://seedandspark.com/fund/shalom-salam-2

Every contribution helps us bring Shalom Salam across the finish line!

Thankyou to our all star team of talent and crew .official



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09/05/2026

We're so excited to be entering the final stretch of completing our inspiring film, Shalom Salaam."

This still is from our Los Angeles shoot, where we had the privilege of working with incredible talent, including Hothyfa James Museitif , renowned street artist Wrdsmth and celebrity actress and changemaker Kerri Kasem

Next stop, Jerusalem. This Monday we'll be filming with super talented Rotem Alima and . From Los Angeles to Jerusalem, what an incredible journey this dream has been.

Our press and marketing crowdfunding campaign launches in the next two days. Stay tuned for updates, behind the scenes moments, and ways you can be part of bringing hope and understanding to the Middle East.

Thankyou for the incredible production Sandra Moreno breathtaking cinematography and epic Arri 35 camera by brs photo by .attabi

09/03/2026

We're excited to continue our summer screening series of our 85 times award-winning work. Next Thursday at 7:30 PM Pacific, join us for "Tombstone Pillow", plus a special Q&A with Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir and screenwriter Fraser Scott .

Come see the film that has won 35 awards and brought awareness to the 6,000 families living in the cemeteries of Manila. A truly heartwarming and inspiring film. , # FilmScreening, , , , and .

Email us at [email protected] for special invite link.

08/31/2026

Looking back at our lives through this reel, we had one of those moments where we thought… wow. We’ve really been blessed to create some incredible things together. ❤️

From commercials and music videos to award-winning films with Oscar and Grammy Winners. and stories that have made a difference, every project has been part of the journey.

We just updated our reel, and we’re excited for you to see a little piece of that journey. 🎬✨

Watch it—and if our work speaks to you, please share it with someone who needs great filmmakers. 😉❤️

You never know where the next story will take us. ❤️

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08/28/2026

✨ When legends create, magic happens.

Throwback to New York Fashion Week during the height of Betsey Johnson’s career. Daniel Lir was behind the camera, directing Betsey herself as she famously cartwheeled down the runway. 🔥

Moments like this remind us why we love what we do—bringing bold, unforgettable creative visions to life and collaborating with true icons along the way.

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with some extraordinary talent throughout our journey. ❤️

08/26/2026

Documentaries are booming because real stories move people. 🎥🌎

There is so much happening in our world—and so many stories that deserve to be told.

If you have a story you’re truly passionate about, let us know. We’re here to help bring it to life with passion, professionalism, and heart. ❤️

We’ll care about your story as if it were our own.

08/25/2026

We feel honored to create films that aim to drive real change and to stand alongside legendary environmental justice leader Martha Dina Arguello and Physicians for Social Responsibility on 'The Sacrifice Zone" documentary.

Being recognized by Yale University was a meaningful honor, and we're grateful anytime Dina shares the impact of our work. We are proud to have changed laws with our films and are committed to a better future for humanity.

08/20/2026

We're beyond thrilled to share this new feature on our work in social impact entertainment. From "Shalom Salam" to honored collaborations with Oscar and Grammy level artists like Michelle Pfeiffer, Jane Fonda, Coldplay, and Lindsey Stirling.

We're celebrating stories that aim to change hearts, spark dialogue, and build hope. Thank you amazing Sharry Flaherty of for amplifying this journey.
Thankyou to our Executive Producer Fariba Kalantari we are so grateful to change the world with you. Thankyou Mike Ryan your support and spirit means the world to us.
Join us as we use cinema to connect.
https://jukeboxcalifornia.com/2026/08/19/bridging-worlds-through-cinema-the-inspiring-partnership-of-dream-team-directors-daniel-lir-and-bayou-bennett/

Team Directors forChange cinema

In an industry often driven by spectacle and spectacle alone, husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett have built something rarer: a body of work that deliberately seeks to entertain while opening hearts and shifting perspectives. Known professionally as Dream Team Directors, the...

08/14/2026

When you know you got the shot...

08/09/2026

Words of Inspiration and empowerment to a wonderful packed house

We believe filmmakers are some of the most important people on the planet — because they have the power to influence culture and inspire the world.

🎬 Our Short Film Master Class is next week!
If you attended our LA Shorts seminar, you get a special price. DM us if you haven’t reserved your spot yet!

We’re so grateful to be part of the independent film community, and proud to have helped grow festivals like , , and other communities celebrating cinema and storytelling. ❤️