About
Ben Shweky
From a multicultural background spanning Tunisian-French and Syrian-Belarusian Jewish heritage, the filmmaker behind Chocolate Pictures Productions has developed a distinctive cinematic voice that speaks to universal human experiences. Known for creating compelling narratives on minimal budgets, the work demonstrates that authentic storytelling transcends financial constraints.
With comprehensive experience across every film department—camera, costumes, production, editing— this multifaceted approach to filmmaking ensures each project maintains both creative vision and technical excellence. The company's philosophy centers on original, personal stories that create new trends rather than follow existing ones.
Currently developing thematic film series exploring chocolate as narrative device and the rich cultural tapestry of Brooklyn's Slavic communities, each project reinforces the core belief that extraordinary cinema emerges from extraordinary storytelling, not extraordinary spending.
Upcoming Projects
Chocolate Fever
Part of the ongoing chocolate-themed series exploring human connection through culinary storytelling.
Chocolate Kush
A narrative exploration of memory and desire within the chocolate universe framework.
Midnight in Brighton
Capturing the authentic experience of Brooklyn's Slavic communities through intimate storytelling.
Banya Dreams
An exploration of tradition and modernity within South Brooklyn's immigrant landscape.
Approach
Original Vision
Every project begins with an original story that has never been told. No interest in following trends—only in creating new ones that resonate across cultural boundaries.
Resourceful Excellence
Proving that compelling narratives and creative drive produce extraordinary results regardless of budget constraints. Excellence through innovation, not expenditure.
Cultural Authenticity
Drawing from diverse cultural heritage to create stories that connect with audiences on a profound, universal scale while maintaining authentic representation.
Comprehensive Craft
Multi-departmental experience ensures complete creative control and technical proficiency across all aspects of film production.
Featured Work
Chocolate Cake
The debut film that established Chocolate Pictures Productions and proved the company's foundational philosophy: that meaningful cinema comes from authentic storytelling and creative vision rather than large budgets.
View Film →Roger
An intimate portrait exploring the complexities of family relationships and the profound connections that transcend generational boundaries, showcasing the filmmaker's ability to find universal truths in deeply personal stories.
View Film →Available for collaboration and commissioning
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