Steve Bencich

Steven Lawrence Bencich is an American screenwriter and film director best known for his work with writing partner Ron J. Friedman.
Bencich and Friedman have collaborated on screenplays for several animated films, including Brother Bear, Chicken Little, and Open Season. DreamWorks has purchased their comedy screenplay Gullible's Travels.
In 2020, he wrote and directed the feature "Wish Upon A Unicorn" for Universal 1440.
In August 2023 their film The Monkey King was the most streamed program on Netflix and reached number 1 in 93 countries.

Filmography

Screenplays, all co-written with Ron J. Friedman, except where noted:The Best Movie Ever Made Brother Bear Chicken Little Open Season Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore The Monkey King F*ck Valentine's Day
As producer only:10.0 Earthquake
As writer and director:

''Wish Upon a Unicorn''