DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Ariel Heller is a jack of all trades, Master of the Fine Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. He studied musical theater at Emerson College in Boston, after which he had extended engagements in Blue Man Group and War Horse on Broadway. In 2014, Ariel relocated from New York to Los Angeles to earn his graduate degree in filmmaking. He is now putting his ultimate dream together by directing, producing, and writing in television, commercials, and film. Most recently he directed Jame Franco in The Mad Whale, due to release later in 2017, and produced a branded content short film for Mountain Dew + The NBA which was released in conjunction with the NBA Finals. Ariel recently completed thesis film, Mammoth, at USC. It was a finalist at the CAA event Moebius in the spring of 2017. Ariel is also writing and performing comedy at The Groundlings theater in West Hollywood. He lives in Silverlake with his girlfriend and their adorable dog, Milly.

Ariel Heller is a jack of all trades, Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California. He studied musical theater at Emerson College in Boston before performing in Blue Man Group and War Horse on Broadway. In 2014, Ariel relocated from New York to Los Angeles to earn his graduate degree in filmmaking. Ariel's thesis film, Mammoth, was a winner in the 44th Annual Student Academy Awards. Additionally, he directed James Franco in The Mad Whale and produced a branded content short film for Mountain Dew + The NBA which was released in conjunction with the NBA Finals.

In his spare time Ariel writes and performs comedy at The Groundlings theater in West Hollywood. He lives in Silverlake with his fiancée and their adorable dog, Milly. 

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