About Me (SHOW REELS AND KIT)

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E Mail: bencole@mac.com

Mobile: +447956317902

Ben Cole documentary film maker from ben cole cinematography on Vimeo.

Ben Cole is not your ordinary filmmaker. With over 25 years of experience, this award-winning multi-talent has traveled the world filming everything from Celebrities, tribal leaders to The Dali Lama.

A former professional actor, Ben brings a unique perspective to his work, having worked alongside renowned directors like Nigel Cole and Michael Winterbottom, and cinematographers like Vittorio Storaro and John de Borman. Whether it’s high-end productions with a massive crew or a one-man shoot, Ben is always up for the challenge, wielding his camera with the same skill he once wielded his acting skills on stages and screens across the globe. His work has been screened internationally in cinemas, on TV, and even on mobile devices, solidifying him as a true chameleon of the film making world.

Highlights of his achievements:

Award-winning filmmaker with a passion for diverse storytelling and a global perspective.

Extensive experience as a cinematographer, DoP of double Grammy nominated music features: 1 Giant Leap and What About Me.

Directed and edited a TV drama, “Frosted Glass,” about Asperger’s syndrome, which won the Silver Award for Best Narrative Feature at the I.I.F. Awards in LA.
Filmed documentaries featuring Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison, and Steve Lukather (Toto), with interviews from Ringo Starr and Slash.
Former professional actor with experience in major films, West End theatre, and commercials.
Adept at working across cultures and locations, having filmed in over 153 locations around the world, from movie sets to remote Bushmen villages in Namibia. Highly adaptable, comfortable with both large-scale productions and single-person shoots.
Up-to-date on the latest film technologies and adept at problem-solving under pressure.
Worked for renowned directors like Nigel Cole and Michael Winterbottom, gaining invaluable knowledge of filmmaking.
Brings a blend of “old-school” production values and modern low budget innovation to every project.
Focuses on the success of the film, not personal ego, and maintains a positive attitude on set.
See my film clips and contact me to discuss your project.

SHOW REELS

To see an overview of my work:

My Drama Reel as DoP:

My Documentary Reel:

Documentary show reel from ben cole cinematography on Vimeo.

I was DoP on the British feature ‘Winterlong’ which was nominated for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at Edinburgh International Film Festival.