Ben Finney
PD, Series Director, Series Editor
About Me
Originally a volcanologist, my TV career began at BBC Horizon, before moving into nature, history and docs for a range of channels and streamers. As a PD, I’ve made films about life and death in far-flung corners of the Earth. Taking these through the edit, I’ve learned how to apply dramatic storytelling techniques to real-l... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Location MedEvac / 1st Option for BBC / 2016 | ||
| Remote Location MedEvac | 1st Option for BBC | 2016 |
| BBC Safe Management of Productions / BBC / 2013 | ||
| BBC Safe Management of Productions | BBC | 2013 |
| Recording Sound on Location / BBC / 2012 | ||
| Recording Sound on Location | BBC | 2012 |
Other Details
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Live Events
Short Film
Web Creation
Locations I can work in:
Africa
Asia
Europe
London
North America
South America
Wales
Language:
French (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
Commentary Writing
I Visa USA
Driving Licence
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Canon 5D MKII
Final Cut Pro 7
Final Cut Pro X
GoPro
Sound Recording
Canon EOS C300
Canon XF305
Awards:
And Then We Swam: Best Film - Adventure & Exploration, Banff Mountain Festival.
Wonders of the Solar System - Peabody & RTS awards;