Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennet – husband and wife team, first met in a cafe in New York City. From the very start, there was an instant connection, “It was quite magical to have so much in common with someone on a first meeting,” recalls Bennett.
The couple had the same vision for filmmaking and quickly saw that together they could create a working relationship just as passionate as their romantic connection.
Their vision as co-directors was to combine imagination, humor, and beauty with the desire to impact the world positively. Through their remarkable creative work, they have beautifully achieved their vision.
The beginning of their work as collaborators started during a snowstorm in Chicago. They created the idea for the short film titled “Text Me.” The film was an instant success with a three-day screening in Times Square and earned 3 Best-comedy awards.
Lir and Bennett continued their journey together as filmmakers and produced a second project with Lea Michele. After their work with Lea, she landed the role in the hit show “Glee.”
People began calling Lir and Bennett the Dream Team because they created stars with their films. The products in the commercials they made for brands started selling out, and they were also winning constant awards for their films.
Bennett credits the success of their projects to their relationship as a couple.
“It was again that magical quality of our chemistry.”
In addition to their dramatic and comedic films, the two are fond of fashion. They have gained a lot of positive attention for working with high-profile brands such as Adidas, Atlantic Records, Smashbox Cosmetics, Chrome Hearts, and many more.
When asked about working with such prestigious brands, the couple said, “Working with Davis Factor of Smashbox Cosmetics or Laurie Lynn Stark of Chrome Hearts or Paris Hilton or any of these brands, you realize that these are just individuals who have the courage, skills, and personal vision to be who they are. We truly respect this courage and persistence these individuals and brands have and seek to understand their deepest desires and help them achieve their artist and brand goals. It’s a big win to be a part of their immense creativity, add to it and be a part of that tradition of shaping the world. Lastly, experiences working with fashion legends like Oscar De La Renta and Carolina Herrera are moments that are truly unforgettable and will always inspire us as to be visionary creators.”
To get a look at some snippets of their projects, you can check out their director reel:
When asked about their most recent film, “Time is Eternal,” the duo said, “We love creating positivity, hope, and beauty with our storytelling. In our new film “Time is Eternal,” starring Berite Labelle, we are excited to tell a story about the power of the imagination, the important female historical figures who changed the course of history, and show the empowering qualities of women. But then there is also an immense love of the craft that runs simultaneously. We are in love with lighting and fashion and style and hair and make-up and camera movement and color….”
They imbue their films with beauty and charm. As you can see from the preview, “Time is Eternal” is a visually stunning film with each frame as beautiful as a painting.
The film stars Berite Labelle, who plays several different characters.
Labelle revealed, “The film is about Cleopatra VII and Mary Wollstonecraft.” Strongly inspired by these two strong women in history, Labelle set out to find a director to help tell her story and found her Dream Team! In the latest issue of Bazaar Vietnam Labelle talks more about the film and her work with the Dream Team Directors.
It’s easy to see why the Dream Team Director’s motto is, “Let our dream team manifest your dream.”
Watch the “Time Is Eternal” Fashion Film preview here.
Lir and Bennett are excited that “Time is Eternal” has been selected as an Official Selection for the 13th annual La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival and International Fashion Film Awards™ (IFFAS) this July 29-30, 2022.
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