I'm a filmmaker with 10 years of experience across documentaries, features, commercials, promos, and music videos. My own featured documentaries have screened internationally and received awards for outstanding achievement. I’m an active part of both the Cambodian International Film Festival and Interfilm Berlin, and I bring genuine passion, discipline, and a clear creative voice to every project I take on. I recently completed a Master’s in Creative Production in Film, focusing on archival editing and how montage theory shapes the way we read and reinterpret historical footage—an influence that continues to enrich and energize my storytelling today.

Benjamin Rigley

I'm a filmmaker with 10 years of experience across documentaries, features, commercials, promos, and music videos. My own featured documentaries have screened internationally and received awards for outstanding achievement. I’m an active part of both the Cambodian International Film Festival and Interfilm Berlin, and I bring genuine passion, discipline, and a clear creative voice to every project I take on. I recently completed a Master’s in Creative Production in Film, focusing on archival editing and how montage theory shapes the way we read and reinterpret historical footage—an influence that continues to enrich and energize my storytelling today.

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I’m a filmmaker with 10 years of experience across documentaries, features, commercials, promos, and music videos. My own featured documentaries have screened internationally and received awards for outstanding achievement. I’m an active part of both the Cambodian International Film Festival and Interfilm Berlin, and I bring genuine passion, discipline, and a clear creative voice to every project I take on.

I recently completed a Master’s in Creative Production in Film, focusing on archival editing and how montage theory shapes the way we read and reinterpret historical footage—an influence that continues to enrich and energize my storytelling today.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Production Manager at Globe Media Asia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Produced and directed documentaries, TV commercials, promotional content and journalistic pieces for clients such as UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WaterAid, RHAC and PSI.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed
April 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Worked on documentaries, short films and promotional content. Projects showcased in international film festivals and on TV channels. Worked for clients such as VICE, UNICEF and independent film institutions.
Film Programmer at Cambodian International Film Festival
April 1, 2020 - Present
Film programming and copywriting.
Film Maker at The Idea Consultancy
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Creating promotional content for events, companies and infomercials for clients such as UNDP, Heng Heng mattresses, Rhuka and MSI.
Manager at Fly Phnom Penh
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021
Managing a team of 15 employees, creating rota, managing payments, schedules as well as bringing in clients, creating events and social media campaigns. Also worked on maintenance issues.
Film Maker at Last Night from Glasgow
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Directing music videos for signed bands.
English Teacher at Honour Village Siem Reap
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Taught English to students, developed curriculum and lesson plans for kids with learning difficulties.
Kitchen Porter at La Brava
November 1, 2014 - March 31, 2016
Maintained a clean and organized kitchen and food preparation.
Production Assistant (Internship) at Interfilm
August 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Completed internship collaborating with the production team to ensure festival operations; provided support across technical departments, and assisted with logistics and shipping.
Film Programme Coordinator at SpringBoard Education
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Created a filmmaking education curriculum aligned with SpringBoard Education, supporting a Cambodian college that offers technical, college-level training. Designed the program so local staff could teach it and continue educating students independently.
Film Production Assistant at Interfilm
August 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Shipping & Production Assistance and Pre-selection for festival programming.

Education

BA (HONS) Film Production at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Master of Arts - Creative Film Production at University of St. Mark and St John
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Qualifications

SAE Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
First Aid Trained
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services