Beasts of the Southern Wild is a 2012 American drama film directed, co-written, and co-scored by Benh Zeitlin.

It was adapted by Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar from Alibar’s one-act play Juicy and Delicious. It stars Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry. After playing at film festivals, it was released on June 27, 2012, in New York and Los Angeles, and later distribution was expanded.

• Studio: Academy of Art University: Studio 400A
• Position: Effects Artist
• Project Duration: September 2011 – January 2012
• Released Date: June 27, 2012