About
Glass Of Milk Pictures

Glass of Milk Pictures is a new, emerging, female-forward, independent boutique film production company,

deeply passionate about championing women in the film industry and dedicated to creating inspirational films of all genres, with a special interest in bringing powerful true stories to life.

Meet Our Founder

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Ruth Benfield

Founder & CEO

Ruth Benfield is an accomplished New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, and music supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the creative arts. Raised in New Zealand within a deeply musical family, Ruth attended the Australasian College of the Arts, majoring in composition and production. Her career beautifully bridges the worlds of music and film, allowing her to serve as a multi-hyphenate creative force on independent projects.

Through her vision at Glass of Milk Pictures, Ruth champions female-forward, inspiring independent cinema, with a sharp focus on character-driven narratives. In addition to her work with Glass of Milk, she is the founder of the sister record label Glass of Milk Records and serves as a co-founder and executive at LAMA Entertainment.

Creative Philosophy

"My production approach is rooted in dedication, adaptability, and an insistence on highlighting the deeply human, uplifting elements of storytelling. Whether shaping a film’s emotional landscape through its soundtrack or guiding a script from concept to screen, my work consistently emphasizes community, resilience, and genuine artistic heart."

Filmography & Selected Credits

Ruth’s expertise spans film production, music supervision, and original score composition, building a diverse portfolio of award-winning features, holiday classics, and thought-provoking independent dramas.

Feature Films

• The Weight of Darkness (2026) – Executive Producer. (Starring Angus Macfadyen, Doug Jones, Jaime King, and Corbin Bernsen)

• Stan The Man (2025) – Executive Producer & Music Supervisor.

• The Christmas Letter (2024) – Executive Producer, Music Supervisor, and Composer/Performer (Additional Music). (Starring Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, and Brian Doyle-Murray)

• The Keeper (2024) – Producer, Music Supervisor, and Composer/Performer for the film's title song. (14-Time Industry Award Winner)

• The Great Turkey Town Miracle (2023) – Producer, Music Supervisor, and Composer/Performer (Title Song).

• Yellow Bird (2022) – Producer, Music Supervisor, and Composer/Performer (Title Song).

• Heaven (2020) – Producer, Music Supervisor, and Composer (Additional Music). (Starring Eric Roberts)

• Trust (2018) – Music Supervisor.

Current Projects In Development

• How to Find the One – A narrative film project focusing on the incredible true story of the industry's first co-ed baseball agent duo.

• ​South Shore Boys – Framed and desperate, Max must outdrive ruthless rivals and a dangerous dealer to save his team of young mechanics from jail. To protect the South Shore Boys Auto family, he'll risk everything in a high-stakes race where losing isn't an option.​

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Musical Collaborations

On the music side, Ruth continues to write, produce, and release independent music through Glass of Milk Records. Her recent work includes the February 2026 single release "The Day The Earth Shook," a deeply personal collaborative vocal duet featuring singer-songwriter Helen Pallis-Mulholland.