Kevin B. Ploth
Kevin B. Ploth is a multifaceted filmmaker, director, writer, and producer based in New York, known for his work in horror, thriller, and comedy genres through Artimis Theatrical Productions LLC.
Career Overview
Ploth has directed theatre productions like Othello at age 19 and stage combat-heavy plays such as Sex in the Classroom and Snow Angels. His film projects include The Giant (executive producer, writer, director), Dinner of Darkness (writer, director, producer, editor), 764 The Feed (horror thriller screenplay), Silent Room (micro short on school shootings), and Ape-Man Red (sci-fi horror).
He is a SAG-AFTRA actor with 45 plus years’ experience, US Army veteran, and draws from 40 years in food service for authentic narratives.
Key Collaborators
Ploth frequently teams with Vanessa Thorpe (producer, poster design on Dinner of Darkness, Silent Room), Kelley Poling (actress and executive producer on The Giant, Silent Room), Eli Jane (cast/producer), JD Wesley (collaboration/crew), and Larry Gress (DP on multiple projects). His agent is Myreon of MJB, and manager is Amity Bryson of Brilliant Talent. Parents Liz (90) and Bruce M. Ploth (80), artists married 55 years, instilled his creative drive.
Unheard Struggles
Ploth’s path involved bootstrapping amid industry “shit talkers,” tight budgets, and production hurdles like shooting Dinner of Darkness in a cramped, fluorescent-lit kitchen with minimal crew. As a 6’6”, 300-pound veteran, he manages set conflicts via “Kev-edi Mind Trick” (deflecting drama) and veteran discipline, likening artists to “hearding cats.” Early directing at 19 with Othello tested betrayal themes under duress; persistent self-reliance led to festival buzz despite no easy breaks. Food industry grind (e.g., managing $6.6M sales at Hale and Hearty) funded his pivot to film, blending corporate absurdity into scripts. Success stems from audience focus, preparation like “chess battles,” and influences from his parents, Leone, Eastwood, and Lynch—forged through relentless uphill grind.
