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Biography
Clint Bentley (born 1 January 1985) is an American director and writer. His feature directorial debut was JOCKEY (2021), which he also co-wrote. It premiered In Competition at the Sundance Film Festival where it took home a Special Jury Prize for Best Actor for Clifton Collins Jr. He also directed and co-wrote TRAIN DREAMS (2025), based on the novella of the same name by Denis Johnson. The film was distributed by Netflix and received great reviews, receiving nominations for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Awards & recognition
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Director · 2026
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2025 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · nominated
Filmography6 titles

Sing Sing
2023Producer, Screenplay, Story
2023Producer, Screenplay, Story

Train Dreams
2025Director, Screenplay
2025Director, Screenplay

Jockey
2021Director, Producer, Writer
2021Director, Producer, Writer

Mother Mary
2026Thanks
2026Thanks

Between the Temples
2024Thanks
2024Thanks

Transpecos
2016Producer, Screenplay
2016Producer, Screenplay