Will Benson
Producer/Director/Writer
About Me
I've twice worked with Will, on Kingdom of Plants 3D (SKY, as researcher) and on Queen's Garden (ITV, as AP). He's a thorough, intelligent, likeable colleague who I would jump at the chance of working with again. He has good editorial ideas, strong technical knowledge and has an unwaveringly positive attitude even when things go awry. He's also extremely organised and works well with contributors and crew.
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Online Content
Locations I can work in:
Africa
London
South West
Language:
English (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Swahili (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
Casting
First Aid
Heath And Safety Training
Work Permit EU
Driving Licence
Access Negotiation
Edit Producing
FX9
Hostile Environment
Safeguarding Trust
Script Writing
Skiing
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Canon 5D
Canon 7D
Canon XL2
Data Wrangling
DSLR
GoPro
Nightvision Cameras
Self Shooting
Sound Recordist
Sony HVR-Z1
Canon XF105
Canon XF305
Awards:
Author of BBC Wildlife Magazine Book of the Month, July 2012
BAFTA nominated 'Best Photography' for my cheetah episode of Predators (Netflix/Sky 2022)
'Best Cinematography' at Nature Without Borders International Film Festival and 'Best Series' at Wildlife Conservation Film Festival for my series, Gladiators (Love Nature/Sky 2023)