I'm Benjamin Wigley, an artist, filmmaker, director and founder of ART DOCS. Since 2010 I have created artful interpretation films that explore artists' works, practices, and processes for galleries and online platforms, blending documentary storytelling with immersive art experiences. My work spans documentary, art, and expanded cinema, collaborating with major institutions such as the National Trust, Tate, National Portrait Gallery, BBC, and C4 Random Acts. Notable projects include REMEMBAH ZEPHANIAH, Hart of the Wood, Time Odyssey, Ways of the Plant, and Of Walking On Thin Ice, through which I enjoy pushing cinematic boundaries and bringing art to life across national and international contexts.

Benjamin Wigley

I'm Benjamin Wigley, an artist, filmmaker, director and founder of ART DOCS. Since 2010 I have created artful interpretation films that explore artists' works, practices, and processes for galleries and online platforms, blending documentary storytelling with immersive art experiences. My work spans documentary, art, and expanded cinema, collaborating with major institutions such as the National Trust, Tate, National Portrait Gallery, BBC, and C4 Random Acts. Notable projects include REMEMBAH ZEPHANIAH, Hart of the Wood, Time Odyssey, Ways of the Plant, and Of Walking On Thin Ice, through which I enjoy pushing cinematic boundaries and bringing art to life across national and international contexts.

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I’m Benjamin Wigley, an artist, filmmaker, director and founder of ART DOCS. Since 2010 I have created artful interpretation films that explore artists’ works, practices, and processes for galleries and online platforms, blending documentary storytelling with immersive art experiences.

My work spans documentary, art, and expanded cinema, collaborating with major institutions such as the National Trust, Tate, National Portrait Gallery, BBC, and C4 Random Acts. Notable projects include REMEMBAH ZEPHANIAH, Hart of the Wood, Time Odyssey, Ways of the Plant, and Of Walking On Thin Ice, through which I enjoy pushing cinematic boundaries and bringing art to life across national and international contexts.

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Work Experience

Creative Director, Camera, Producer, Editor & Founder at ART DOCS
January 1, 2010 - Present
ART DOCS operates across diverse platforms and engages a broad audience through multi-layered, immersive experiences in film, documentary, art, and expanded cinema events. Established in 2010, ART DOCS crafts artful interpretation videos for gallery exhibitions and online platforms, collaborating with major institutions such as the National Trust, Tate Media, National Portrait Gallery, BBC, and C4 Random Acts. Projects include documentary and animation work for organisations including MMU, British Council, Sightsavers, Save the Children, and OXFAM; with collaborations across national and international contexts. The company also supports new art & film projects and partnerships with institutions such as the National Trust, UOB, UNESCO, and ACE.

Education

International artist summer residency at Philip Hoffman’s Film Farm; LIFT; Artscape (British Council & ACE)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
16mm filmmaking training at No.W.Here Labs
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Documentary Campus Masterschool at Documentary Campus Masterschool (Berlin, Munich, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Leipzig)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bridging the Gap scheme at Scottish Doc Institute / Edinburgh College of Art / BBC Scotland
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
BA Film and Video Production (First Class Honours) at University of Derby
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
BA Fine Art (Hons) at University of Derby
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Avid Certified Training in Media Composer
January 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Apple Certified Pro Trainer certifications in Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
DYCP - ACE Fund to develop Creative Practice Photography, Film & Print
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026
ACE Funding - Ways of the Plant
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
ACE Funding - Hart of the Wood expanded cinema and live art project
January 1, 2020 - May 20, 2026
ACE R&D funding - NT Shugborough Hand-Crank Film projectors
January 1, 2018 - May 20, 2026
International development funding, ACE & The British Council
January 1, 2017 - May 20, 2026
ACE R&D training - hand-processing film, Bolex 16mm camera operating, solarisation, tinting & toning
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Funding for City Arts, Bearing Trust, & Nottingham County Council
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services