At age 15, Ben Pasternak dropped out of high school, left his native Australia, and moved to NYC alone to pursue his dream of changing the world through innovation. Suddenly thrust into adulthood and start-up life, what could possibly go wrong?
Director/Cinematographer: Adam Barton
Producers: Jack Turner & Chris Smith
Editor: Sam Mink
Executive Producers: Sam Bathick & Alex Cullen
Copyright 2020 Resonant Pictures
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