Founded in 2012 by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and director Ben Proudfoot, Breakwater Studios is an Academy Award®-winning filmmaking company. From partnering with blue-chip brands as a proven alternative to advertising to creating original films seen and enjoyed by millions, Breakwater is emerging as a world leader in humanist short-form documentaries. The studio’s work has been recognized by the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca, SXSW, Telluride, The Webby’s, and the James Beard Foundation among others.