After falling in love with the only Avid in the college media department and armed only with some very underwhelming qualifications and lots of free time after being unceremoniously sacked as a window cleaner Ben spent most of winter 2005 knocking on the doors of Soho trying to find one that was ajar enough to stick his boot into. finally finding work running for Blue post and has since then taken the well trodden path through various post houses and in roles from Machine room to edit assistant and finally Editor.
With a well established reputation for creativity, enthusiasm and superb technical knowledge Ben's passion for storytelling has lead him to work on almost every type of job there is. Creating edits for clients such as Jaguar, EE, Jeep, Rolls Royce, Nespresso, Benylin, Listerine and Lastminute.com to name a few. Working with a wide range of production companies such as Stink Studios, Greatcoat Films, Tomboy Films and Channel 4 Ben is able to collaborate with a director to produce the best film possible but is equally happy working autonomously under his own direction.
Ben has worked on all types work from commercials to Features most recently the Irish Academy nominated short My other suit is human and finds the learning experience from every project an invaluable tool in growing as an Editor. With a clear stylistic approach never wanting to overwhelm a project with over editing preferring to let story and performance follow their own natural rhythm. Ben prides himself in being able to craft stories that are interesting and engaging and has worked on a long list of award winning short films that have been shown in festivals all over the world.
With the little time he has left when not editing, Ben can usually be found frequenting the finest eateries and drinking establishments in South London
– famously saying "When a man is tired of Lewisham, he is tired of life".
CONTACT
EmailBenmatthews2678@gmail.com