I am a video production specialist with have over ten years of experience leading small video teams and independently producing high-end commercials, corporate videos, and customer testimonials. I regularly manage freelance video crews, identify partnerships with vendors, craft storyboards and content decks, handle logistical budgeting, and partner with external stakeholders to execute on high impact video deliverables. Review my work: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My accomplished track record includes notable projects with tech companies, healthcare mainstays, renewable energy providers, auto manufactures, education institutions, sports teams, and non-profit organizations alike. I've shot with small teams of production professionals for companies such as Google, Meta, and Oakley. My cinematography credit list is attached, please feel free to ask for recent client references.

Benjamin Merrill

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I am a video production specialist with have over ten years of experience leading small video teams and independently producing high-end commercials, corporate videos, and customer testimonials. I regularly manage freelance video crews, identify partnerships with vendors, craft storyboards and content decks, handle logistical budgeting, and partner with external stakeholders to execute on high impact video deliverables. Review my work: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My accomplished track record includes notable projects with tech companies, healthcare mainstays, renewable energy providers, auto manufactures, education institutions, sports teams, and non-profit organizations alike. I've shot with small teams of production professionals for companies such as Google, Meta, and Oakley. My cinematography credit list is attached, please feel free to ask for recent client references.

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I am a video production specialist with have over ten years of experience leading small video teams and independently producing high-end commercials, corporate videos, and customer testimonials. I

regularly manage freelance video crews, identify partnerships with vendors, craft storyboards and content decks, handle logistical budgeting, and partner with external stakeholders to execute on high impact video deliverables.

Review my work: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My accomplished track record includes notable projects with tech companies, healthcare mainstays, renewable energy providers, auto manufactures, education institutions, sports teams, and non-profit organizations alike. I’ve shot with small teams of production professionals for companies such as Google, Meta, and Oakley. My cinematography credit list is attached, please feel free to ask for recent client references.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Ski Utah
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Directed the cinematography for the 'Tones of Winter' commercial film series, delivering a dramatic light aesthetic in mountain environments using Sony FX9/FX6 and Inspire 2, with post-production using Davinci Resolve Studio.
Key Grip at Oakley/Meta
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led grip on the Oakley Eyewear product launch, achieving natural light aesthetics in a mountain setting with equipment including Arri Alexa Mini, Red Raptor 8k, and Inspire 3; coordinating with cameras and lighting to support principal photography.
First Assistant Camera / B-Cam at Sundance Film Festival Carpet & Interview Coverage ( Variety / Audible )
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Supported multi-camera interview studio setups for red carpet coverage and interviews, coordinating with Canon R5, Sony FX6, and Mavic 3 Cine; delivered DIT asset handoff.
First Assistant Camera at Sunrun
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Supported Ford F-150 Lightning Inverter Launch commercial with comprehensive studio lighting in a modern home location, using Arri Alexa Mini and Inspire 2; contributed to post-production with Adobe Creative Suite.
Director of Photography at Sunrun
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Nana Osei Spotlight Docu-Style Short Film; captured low-light aesthetics and coordinated studio interviews and historical footage acquisitions; worked with Red Gemini 5k; post-produced with Davinci Resolve.
Director of Photography at Land Rover
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Below Zero Hero Commercial Film Series; achieved natural light aesthetics for vehicle interiors and sporting event venues; utilized Black Magic URSA Mini Pro 4.6k; post-produced with Davinci Resolve.
Director / Post Producer at Shiffrin Resiliency Fund
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Keep the Flame Alive – docu-style short film; sourced remote interviews with the Shiffrin family, acquired historical/event footage, and managed Davinci Resolve post-production.
Director of Photography at USPA Spotlight Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Cinematography for the USPA Spotlight Series, focusing on natural light aesthetics in sports settings. Utilized Sony BURANO / FX6 with post production in DaVinci Resolve Studio.
First Assistant Camera / Drone Pilot at Meadow Wool Commercial Film
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided first assistant camera support and drone piloting for a Google project. Produced natural light aesthetic in factory/mountain environments using Sony BURANO / FX6 and Inspire 3; assisted by production team.
Key Grip at Oakley Eyewear Product Launch
January 1, 2025 - Present
Key grip for Oakley/Meta product launch. Managed mountain location lighting and grip rigging with ARRI Alexa Mini / Red Raptor 8k / Inspire 3.
Director of Photography at Tones of Winter Commercial Film Series
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Director of Photography for SkiUtah project (2023-2026). Drama aesthetic in mountain settings; operated Sony FX9 / FX6 / Inspire 2; involved in post production with DaVinci Resolve Studio.
First Assistant Camera at Ford F-150 Lightning Inverter Launch Commercial Film
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
First assistant camera for a Ford/Sunrun project. Set up comprehensive studio lighting in a modern home location; operated Arri Alexa Mini / Inspire 2.
Director of Photography at Nana Osei Spotlight Docu-Style Short Film
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director of Photography for Nana Osei spotlight docu-style short film. Low light aesthetic; studio interviews / historical footage acquisitions; Red Gemini 5k.
Director of Photography at Below Zero Hero Series Commercial Film Series
January 1, 2021 - Present
Director of Photography for Land Rover campaign. Natural light aesthetic; vehicle interiors and sporting event venues; Black Magic URSA Mini Pro 4.6k; post production in Davinci Resolve.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Nevada (Formerly Sierra Nevada University)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

FAA 107 UAS Certified
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services