Abe Bengio
Agent, WME Independent
Abe Bengio is an Agent at WME Independent, the packaging and sales division of William Morris Endeavor. During his time at WME, Abe has packaged and sold award-winning directors’ films including Beth de Araujo’s JOSEPHINE (Sundance 2026 Winner; in Competition at the Berlin International Film Festival), Ruben .stlund’s TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (Palme d’Or Winner; nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Picture), Alex Russell’s LURKER (Sundance 2025; Independent Spirit Awards), Saim Sadiq’s JOYLAND (Cannes Jury Prize Winner; Academy Award shortlisted for Best International Feature), and Ira Sachs’ PASSAGES (Sundance 2023; acquired by MUBI). Prior to WME, Abe was a Manager of Film Sales at Fifth Season (f.k.a. Endeavor Content). With a focus on international talent, writers, and directors, he also represents production companies, financiers, and entertainment venture funds in North America and abroad. Abe hails from Montreal and received a BFA in Creative Producing from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.