Biographie
Entertainment Attorney, Producer (PGA), Film Finance, Distribution, AI & Business Strategist
Wendy Benge is a renowned entertainment attorney, producer, and dealmaker, seamlessly navigating the intersection of law, finance, and film production. A trusted advisor to top filmmakers, financiers, and studios, Wendy structures multimillion dollar mergers, acquisitions, financing, and global film distribution deals, ensuring creative visions are brought to life with sophistication and strategic precision.
As a PGA Producer, Wendy has been instrumental in on-set production, development, post-production, and securing distribution, crafting business strategies that drive artistic and financial success while maintaining meticulous legal foundations.
Film Production & Finance Wendy has developed, financed, and produced a dynamic slate of films, collaborating with A-list talent and major studios worldwide. With a strong international background, she brings a distinctive edge to foreign financing, international distribution, and entertainment law, positioning herself as a key industry leader in Hollywood and beyond. She has worked on sets across the globe, including Los Angeles, New York, Kentucky, Ohio, Croatia (Vindicta), as well as New Zealand, Spain, Italy, and Mexico. Beyond film production, Wendy has expanded into AI-driven business development, multimedia ventures, podcasts, and digital platforms, curating innovative strategies that merge entertainment with emerging technologies.
In addition to producing, Wendy is also a screenwriter, having written feature films including Nowhere Girl, 31 Counts, Melt, and All the Way Gone. She is currently launching her book series, Navigating Hollywood (2025) which is an insider's guide to the secrets of Hollywood dealmaking, financing, and legal strategy, this book is a must-read for filmmakers, financiers, and creatives looking to master the industry's intricate legal and financial frameworks.
Legal Expertise & Representation . Studio & Independent Film Financing . Film & TV Production & Distribution . Corporate Transactions, M&A, and Business Structuring . Litigation (Selective Cases) . Talent & Artist Management . Copyright Protection . AI & Emerging Technology Law . Business Plans, Business Development & Entrepreneurship
As both an American & New Zealander, Wendy operates globally, with offices in Los Angeles, California, and Wellington, New Zealand. Her international legal and production expertise in foreign financing, and worldwide entertainment ventures makes her a driving force in the global entertainment industry.
Licensed In: . California State Bar (USA) . Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand . Law Practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia . Previously with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, two of the most prestigious law firms in the country.
Education Wendy's global perspective and legal acumen are rooted in an impressive academic background: . Duke University School of Law - Master of Laws (LL.M.) . Canterbury School of Law (New Zealand) - Law Degree . University of Southern California (USC) - B.A. Religion & Philosophy of Law . Edinburgh University (Scotland) - Philosophy . Hong Kong University of Law - International Project Finance (Duke Law & Shearman & Sterling)
A U.S. Navy veteran, Wendy served in Anti-Submarine Warfare and was awarded the Unit Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Navy.
