Ben Van Meter
Directing · Cinematography · Director · Camera Operator
Born Feb 9, 1941 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Active 1964–2019
Ben Van Meter began making films and light shows in the mid-1960s in San Francisco and soon became a leading figure in Bay Area-underground filmmaking. His films, especially S.F.
Filmography
Invocation of My Demon Brother (1969) — Camera OperatorMagick Lantern Cycle (1974) — Camera OperatorApropos of San Francisco (1968)For Life, Against the War (1967) — DirectorArmy of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts (1979) — CinematographyNaked Zodiac (1969) — DirectorAcid Mantra or Rebirth of a Nation (1968) — DirectorHe's Here Now (1967)Set Your Chickens Free! (1974) — DirectorVivid Color 3D Nude Models (1969) — DirectorInterrogation (1970) — DirectorHomegrown (1971) — DirectorKrishna's March to the Sea (1971) — DirectorS.F. Trips Festival: An Opening (1966) — DirectorMake Love Not War (1967) — DirectorBolex Peyote Bardo (1965) — DirectorColorfilm (1965) — DirectorThe Poon-Tang Trilogy (1964) — DirectorUp Tight, L.A. Is Burning... Shit! (1965) — DirectorSome Don't (1965) — DirectorBE (1967) — DirectorMe & Bruce & Art (1967) — DirectorNico (1967) — DirectorGarden of Proserpine (1968) — Director