Ben Molina is an Israeli animator, curator, and cultural organizer. He holds a Bachelor of Design  in visual communication from Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, graduating Cum Laude. Before receiving the Fulbright award, Ben served as director of the Animation Guild Israel. He currently serves as artistic director of the ANIMIX Festival, Israel’s leading animation and comics festival. He teaches animation at Shenkar College and Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts and has served as a film evaluator for the Gesher, Makor, and Rabinovich Film Funds.

Ben’s work focuses on connecting artistic expression with community building and cultural exchange. His upcoming Master of Fine Arts (MFA) studies in computer arts at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York will focus on strengthening the global presence of Israeli animation and exploring new visual storytelling forms.

He has curated international screenings, produced animated shorts, and initiated collaborations between Israeli and international creators – including the first animation event in Rahat, aimed at bridging cultural divides through art. His film Half a Saba was screened at numerous festivals and received several awards worldwide. His work has been exhibited at the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art, the Edmond de Rothschild Center, and venues across Israel.