Benjamin Hobbs
Summary
Film director with 4 years of experience in self-producing independent narrative projects across various genres. Skilled in fiction, documentary, live TV production, and music videos, demonstrating versatility in multiple roles. Proficient in using diverse lighting, camera, and sound equipment, along with expertise in editing software such as DaVinci Resolve. Strong attention to detail and adaptability under pressure, ensuring a clear vision for each project.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Director/Writer/Editor
Embers
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Wrote, directed and edited my University undergraduate final film.
- Managed our budget of £4,200 with paid actors, VFX and an original score
1st AC/1st AD
Brother Bereaved
2024.09 - 2025.01
- Primary assistance to the Cinematographer
- Filled in the 1st AD role towards the end of the production
2nd AD
Overtime
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Helped manage the sets and organised with the director, 1st ad and cinematographer the shooting schedule and order.
Director/Writer
Cherish
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Directed and wrote a sci-fi romance
- Organised and secured locations in a bar and cafe
Director
The Academico
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Directed a short documentary about a man's journey through Ludosport and the impact it had on his life
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels -
Mildenhall Collage Academy 6th Form
Mildenhall, Suffolk 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Lang, English Lit, French, History, Maths, PE,
Mildenhall Collage Academy
Mildenhall, Suffolk 2014.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Adaptability
- Video editing and assembly
- Audio mixing and mastering
- Camera operation (ARRI, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic)
- Celtx experience
- Client communication
- Creative thinking
- DaVinci Resolve expertise
- Dialogue editing
- Foley recording techniques
- Media technical experience
- Motion graphics creation
- Multi-camera editing
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management skills
- Video colour grading
- Visual effects compositing techniques
- Waveform monitoring
- Pressure handling
Certification
ARRI Certified training for camera systems
Timeline
Director/Writer/Editor
Embers
2024.10 - 2025.05
1st AC/1st AD
Brother Bereaved
2024.09 - 2025.01
2nd AD
Overtime
2024.05 - 2024.08
Director/Writer
Cherish
2024.01 - 2024.05
Director
The Academico
2023.09 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Anglia Ruskin University
2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels -
Mildenhall Collage Academy 6th Form
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Lang, English Lit, French, History, Maths, PE,
Mildenhall Collage Academy
2014.09 - 2020.06