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I’m Benjamin Crawford, a filmmaker and video producer who brings ideas to life with an intuitive, compelling approach to storytelling. I’ve led in-house productions for prestigious cultural organisations and collaborated with diverse clients on engaging freelance projects, weaving strong narratives through camera work, thoughtful editing, and dynamic pacing.
I thrive when I can align creative goals with strategic communication priorities, producing social-first videos, purpose-led documentaries, and educational series. Whether working solo or with a team, I aim to capture meaningful moments, solve production challenges on location, and deliver videos that inform, inspire and entertain.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Beginner
Beginner
Language
German
Intermediate
Turkish
Beginner
Work Experience
Video Producer (staff) at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Inaugural producer for a major new strategic learning initiative; produced a suite of videos (voiceover & live-action) including institutional tours, live demos, and conversations. Coordinated with subject experts, departmental heads, production crews and external contractors; shot on location; managed stock media and archival content.
Creative Digital Producer (staff) at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023Produced content and campaigns across art forms, collaborating with leadership to craft media output and identity; led accessibility video resources development and managed video archiving and distribution across public screens.
Videographer & Editor at Knepp Wilding
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026Produced kitchen videos for social media; edited and delivered social-media-ready cuts.
Videographer at Empirical Animal Films at London Borough of Harrow
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026On-location videography for educational content and documentary material.
1st Assistant Camera & 2nd Camera Operator at Inspired Films at Action Medical Research
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Camera setup and operation support on multiple shoots; assisted with lighting and framing.
Filmmaker at The Mayor's Toy Appeal
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Mini-documentary and social edits for a local Christmas appeal to support economically deprived families.
Camera Operator at Underbelly Theatre (Dashing multi-cam recording)
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Live-performance multi-cam recording across indoor venues with a focus on documentation of important experimental music.
Videography Assistant at Atomic agency at Synergy Ltd.
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Assisted videography projects; supported on-site shooting and prep.
Video Editor at INKISH
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Post-production documentary storytelling to promote international events and brands in the printing industry.
Filmmaker at Indoor Air Quality – University of Birmingham, Met Office & UKRI
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Produced three documentary films highlighting a 3-year research project; featured interviews with academics and Met Office staff.
Videographer at Jack Grindrod for Concerts by Candlelight
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Filmed live performances for a concert series.
Camera Operator at Broaden Films at Supersonic Music Festival
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Live-performance recording across multiple indoor venues showcasing experimental music.
Video Editor at Mao Ishikawa – Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Edited exhibition preview video and related materials.
Videographer at UK National Finals – STEM Racing (F1 in Schools)
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Highlight videos capturing two-day student event with workshops, presentations, races and awards.
Camera at Pilcrow Studio – Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House, the Glass House, USA
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Documentation from design workshops of architecture students fabricating & constructing a house for an exhibition.
Camera Operator at Dan Watts ‘More More More! How do you Lycett? How do you Lycett?’
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Documentation work on a Joe Lycett-related project.
Documentary director, editor, producer at From the End of the Road
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 202124-minute documentary exploring Birmingham’s history; produced as part of master’s dissertation with festival screenings and nominations.
Researcher and Camera Operator at Documentary by Rani Khanna
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Research on postpartum haemorrhage across Tanzania and East Africa; additional camera work for interview and B-roll.
Digital Content Producer (staff) at IKON Gallery
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021Produced two supporting videos for Krištof Kintera’s exhibition; documented a live IKON Youth Programme.
Director/Editor at Selly Oak Community Response
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Directed and edited a documentary about a grassroots foodbank founded during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Co-Director/Editor at Solidarity Kitchen
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Documentary highlighting a mutual aid group and volunteers delivering meals during the pandemic.
Videographer at Contemporary Visual Arts Network Symposium
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Filmed public event promoting positive change in the arts, including accessibility considerations.
Videographer at University of Kent Sound-Image-Space Symposium
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Captured symposium material for archival and presentation purposes.
Camera Assistant at Alia Syed – Public House
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015Assist on a Grierson-nominated documentary; supported on-set camera tasks.
Education
MA in Film and Television: Research and Production (part-time) at University of Birmingham
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Kent
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2015Directing, Cinematography and Documentary Photography - Erasmus year abroad at Marmara University
August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014CertHE in Advertising with Marketing Communication at Bournemouth University
August 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Showreel taken from work I made for NYBG as Video Producer
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