About Ben

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    I'm a freelance motion director/ designer. I've been fortunate enough to work on some award winning projects for some very prestigious clients including Jaguar, BBC 1, 2 and 3, Land Rover, Burt's Bees, Vodafone, Coty, Sybase Five, Channel 4 and IBM.

    I work mainly from my studio 'Broken Post'. I like to work with a variety of different mediums and push my knowledge and skills on each project in order to create the most visually arresting and informative films my clients allow me to make.

    I'm always interested in new and exciting commercial or collaborative projects, so feel free to drop me a line...
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    Credits

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    Bleak Old Shop of Stuff - BBC , United Kingdom
    2011 - Visual Effects
    I produced some of the visual effects for the 'Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff' for BBC2, starring Stephen Fry, Robert Webb and Katherine Parkinson, which broadcast on 19th December

    Coty Brand Film - Blue Hawk Media , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    Back in September I was asked to present some ideas on how to take this years Coty Brand Film that step further. I have always wanted to work with a Phantom and throw some paint around and see what results I got and it seemed the perfect platform in which to do this.

    Lost In Space - Broken Antler , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    I was commissioned by Civil Music to direct the video for Starkey's 'Lost In Space' featuring Charli XCX.

    Filmed at Waterloo Studios. Visuals created and composited in After Effects using Trapcode Particular and Video Copilot's Twitch & Optical Flares.

    Sybase - Blue Hawk Media , Unspecified
    2011 - Director
    I was asked to direct a brand film for Sybase. The idea had already been pitched and approved. After receiving the storyboard, I made the suggestion to film elements to support the archive footage, to help create a historical journey and tie the two halves of the film together. We filmed at Camberwell Studios just after the London riots. Reuniting with lighting/ cameraman Paul Bamford we filmed used the Canon 5D and a Macro 100mm lens. After the shoot, the client decided that they wanted to demonstrate their global connectivity and so the initial ending had to change, but I am pleased with the results and how we managed to adapt the clients requests and keep the initial idea of the film intact.

    Jaguar - Tangerine Films , United Kingdom
    2011 - Motion Graphic Designer
    I was commissioned by Tangerine Films to create editing and graphic moments to be incorporated across the Jaguar Brand. I created stings, edit styles and sequences to be used including grade and design ideas for the graphics.

    Celebrity Five Go To... - RDF , United Kingdom
    2011 - Title Design & Captions
    Last year I created the titles for a pilot show called 'Celebrity Five Go To...' A Channel Four show that follows five celebrities on holiday together where they'll compete in a series of tasks to be crowned the best traveling companion.The show was commissioned and is now on series 2 where they're off to South Africa.



    Fashion Week Live - Brand & Deliver , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2011 - Director
    I was asked by Brand & Deliver to help produce two of eleven films that would be used at this year's New York Fashion Week to promote the up and coming online Fashion Week Live concept. It was a challenging project because we had so little to work on as FW-Live is still in conception stages. I was asked to co-direct two films with Jim Owen, the opening film and the reveal film. The idea behind them both was that as a viewer you were entering the digital world of fashion and beauty. Just prior to the show there was a re-brief and both my films ended up being cut up and used in different sections, which, for the purpose of the show worked perfectly but I am pleased with the two films as they originally were so these are the directors cut.


    DKMS - Broken Antler , United Kingdom
    2010 - Motion Graphic Designer
    I designed and animated a short sequence to introduce the DKMS charity at an award ceremony in New York.

    IBM - Glover Films , United Kingdom
    2010 - Motion Graphic Designer
    I was asked to design and create graphics for 4 films for a huge IBM conference. I also developed the titles for the show.

    I worked closely with the director and editor to create an overall look and feel for all the films.

    Jaguar C-X75 - Tangerine Films , England
    2010 - Motion Graphic Designer
    I was asked by Tangerine Films to create a look and feel for a proposed film for the new concept Jaguar C-X75. It's not often you get told that the client shackles are removed and that you're given total creative freedom to see what you come up with. Before I could finish, my daughter graced the stage so the edit was finished up by the talented Mark Rodway, who provided some real unique cuts to my graphic treatment. It was then shown to Jaguar who liked it, so it'll be an official Jaguar c-X75 Brand Film to run along side the technical films

    Trackers - RDF (BBC1) , United Kingdom
    2010 - Title Design & Captions
    I designed and created the titles and graphics throughout this 50 minute program for RDF and BBC1

    TX BBC1 29th August 22:25pm

    Produced entirely in Photoshop, Illustrator and After-Effects CS4

    Jodie Marsh - Tattooist Apprentice - RDF/ D-Max , United Kingdom
    2010 - Title Design & Captions
    I was asked to create the title package (Title card, wipes, straps (astons) and end of's and parts stings) for Jodie Marsh - Tattoo Apprentice by RDF.

    It was a very last minute job but I'm pleased with the results.



    The Boss Is Coming To Dinner - RDF , Unspecified
    2010 - Title Design & Captions
    I was commissioned by RDF to design and create the titles package for the new show 'The Boss Is Coming To Dinner' which TX on Five and Discovery this August

    Shark Vs Bear - RDF , United Kingdom
    2009 - Motion Graphic Designer
    I was commissioned by RDF to create the look and style for a pilot game show they're pitching to Channel 4. I created the logo and all the graphics required plus I edited the show together to develop the style of the show.

    So far the responses have been very good and hopefully we will hear news back soon.

    Showgirl - Broken Antler , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    Music Video for Mumzy Stranger's second single 'Showgirl'



    Burt's Bees - Broken Antler , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    Animated brand film for Burt's Bees in US.

    The Can can - Broken Antler / MTJ Media , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    An animated film about the diversity and recyclable qualities of the metal can.



    Jaguar XF Tech Films - Tangerine Films , United Kingdom
    2008 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Working closely with the director and creatives from EuroRSCG I was asked to create the look and feel for the Jaguar tech films working along side other editors and motion graphics designers.

    Jaguar XF Launch Film - Tangerine Films , United Kingdom
    2008 - Editor
    Editor and Motion Graphics Designer on the Jaguar XF Launch Films

    Bentley Victoria Promo - Satsuma Sounds , United Kingdom
    2008 - Motion Graphic Designer
    Creative + Editor and Motion Graphic Animator for Bentley's new launch film

    Chef and the City - Hamma and Glamma Productions , England
    2009 - Title Design & Captions
    I created and produced the titles package for the "Chef and the City" TV series.

    Storage King  - Broken Antler , United Kingdom
    2008 - Director
    Director + Producer of the Storage King commercial for Broken Antler

    Sky Commercial - United London , England
    2007 - Editor (Offline)
    I worked as part of the team constructing a series of edits for the Sky commercials.

    Soundtrack To My Life - Hamma and Glamma Productions , England
    2008 - Title Design & Captions
    Complete titles package for Series 1 and 2

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    Employment History

    Education

    BA (Hons) Animation/ Film
    HND Animation/ Film
    GNVQ Advanced in Art & Design
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    Technical Equipment

    I have my own HD Blackmagic FCP edit suite and Adobe CS5.5 Production Suite. 
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    Referees

    Available on request
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    Industry Awards

    2010
    Highly Commended "Best Animation Craftsman" IVCA
    "Best Animation Craftsman" Nomination IVCA

    2009
    Highly Commended "Best Animation Craftsman" IVCA
    "Best Animation Craftsman" Nomination IVCA

    2007
    Warp Records Best Music Video Director Winner, Radar Festival
    Best Music Video Director Finalist, Radar Festival

    2002
    B+ Best Young Editor Finalist
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    Skills

    Direction | Animation | Motion Graphics
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Animation, 
    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Film, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Animation, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • New Media

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Cars, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Design, 
    • Digital Special Effects, 
    • Final Cut Pro, 
    • High-Definition, 
    • Music, 
    • Programme Development, 
    • Youth Culture

    Languages

    • English

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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