Filmmaker & Cameraman
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Benjamin is an award-winning filmmaker and cameraman, happy to work both independently and collaboratively in varied and extreme environments. Past work includes photography for the multi award winning documentary Jago: A Life Underwater, Rise of the Warrior Apes, and Frozen Planet II. Most recently Ben worked as the Director of Photography on Netflix’s 4 part series Chimp Empire. He has experience with long lens natural history, stabilised camera systems and is a CAA approved drone operator. Ben is known for the cinematic look he brings to his work, across documentary, advertising and adventure films. 

As an adventure filmmaker, Ben combines a passion for beautiful places and wildlife with a fascination for how our experience is shaped by our environment. Ben is continually exploring the potential of adventure filmmaking to not only show human acts of heroism - conquering rivers or mountains - but also to raise awareness of environmental issues in the wilderness that we love.

Benjamin’s current projects include a feature documentary for Silverback Features (Netflix), Director of Photography on a conservation episode for BBC Kingdoms and shoots for “Home” a National Geographic series produced by BBC Studios.



Selected Awards

2023 Jackson Hole - Chimp Empire - Best Limited Series

2023 Grierson Awards - Chimp Empire (Paradise) - Finalist

2023 Grierson Awards - Frozen Planet II (Our Frozen Planet) - Short List

2023 GSCA Awards - Arctic 3D - Best Cinematography + Best Film

2021 London Independent Film Awards - Natural Causes - Best Short Drama

2018 La Rochelle - Dugout - Grand Prize

2018 Dijon International Adventure Film Festival - Dugout - Peoples Choice, Adult Jury, Kids Jury

2018 Wildscreen - Rise of The Warrior Apes - Golden Panda Award

2018 Royal Television Society - Rise of The Warrior Apes - Best Natural History

2017 Jackson Hole - Rise of The Warrior Apes - Best Animal Behaviour 

2017 Royal Television Society - Jago: A Life Underwater - Cinematography & Documentary 

2016 Wildscreen - Jago: A Life Underwater - Best Cinematography (Small crew) 

2015 Jackson Hole -Jago: A Life Underwater - Grand Teton Festival Prize