Available to hire
Over a 20-year career, Benjamin Falk has created films driven by passion, excellence, and a commitment to exceed client expectations. He began as a camera operator at the BBC and progressed through major production companies before founding his own company, where he directed, EP’d, and line-produced hundreds of commercials, music videos, and documentaries.
He stepped back from running the business in 2022 to focus on high-end directing and series work, including serving as series director on the BBC Arts in Motion series. His freelance directing includes documentary-style commercials and feature-length documentary work for a wide range of major global brands.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Freelance Director (Series Director) at BBC Arts in Motion
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026Directs the BBC Arts in Motion series, including documentary-style commercials for major brands. Also produced documentary work such as the feature-length documentary 'The Road of Excess' (referenced in the CV as produced). Manages creative direction, production delivery, and team coordination across series episodes and branded films.
Founder / Producer / Director / Executive Producer / Line Producer at Odelay Films
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022Founded and ran a production company from 2014 to 2022, growing headcount from 2 to 10 employees. Led production teams and built internal departments to support sales, long-form, and music video output. Directed commercials, worked closely with clients on creative campaign direction, and handled production management responsibilities including scheduling, budgeting, scripting/treatment design support, and risk/call sheet preparation.
Founder / Director / Producer (Production company) at Odelay Films
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022Founded Odelay Films and grew the team from 2 to 10 employees. Directed, EP’d, and line-produced commercials, long-form content, and music videos while managing client relationships, business development, and internal departmental setup. Built a strong reputation in commercials through direct creative direction of campaigns and delivery to exacting client standards. Achieved multiple global awards and Cannes Lions nominations (2023).
Founder / Director / Executive Producer / Line Producer at Odelay Films
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022Founder of Odelay Films, growing the team from 2 employees to ten. Led business stage work, client building and retention, and set up internal departments to manage sales, long-form, and music video production. Directed commercials and worked directly with clients to creatively develop campaigns; delivered productions as director, executive producer, and line producer. The company received multiple global awards and nominations for Cannes Lions in 2023.
Freelance producer and director at Various production companies (e.g., RSA, HSI, Partizan, Knucklehead, Rattling Stick)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Produced video content and commercials for demanding clients with strict deadlines and high accuracy requirements. Worked across a variety of productions supporting end-to-end delivery, coordinating creative and production workflows and ensuring final outputs matched client expectations.
Freelance Producer and Director at RSA, HSI, Partizan, Knucklehead, Rattling Stick (various)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Produced video content and commercials for highly demanding, detail-oriented clients. Met deadlines to an exacting standard while delivering production outcomes across different project types and client requirements.
Freelance Producer and Director at Various production companies (RSA, HSI, Partizan, Knucklehead, Rattling Stick)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Produced and directed video content and commercials for demanding clients, meeting tight deadlines with high levels of precision. Worked across multiple world-leading production environments, contributing production leadership and creative oversight for brand and commercial deliverables.
Freelance Camera Department (Clapper-loader to Camera Operator) at Various (including lighting for short films and music videos)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Started as a film clapper-loader and progressed to camera operator. Lit short films and music videos, building a strong technical foundation in camera operation and lighting.
Freelance Camera Department (Clapper-loader to Camera Operator) at Various productions
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Started as a film clapper-loader and progressed to camera operator. Also handled lighting for short films and music videos, supporting camera and lighting execution in production environments.
Runner / Producer (music videos) at Partizan Midi-Minuit
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Began career at Partizan as a runner and progressed to production roles on commercials. Later moved into being a producer for music videos.
Runner / Production Support (to Producer of Music Videos) at Partizan Midi-Minuit
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Began career as a runner at Partizan Midi-Minuit. Progressed to production management on commercials and Producer of music videos.
Runner / Production/Producer for Commercials and Music Videos at Partizan Midi-Minuit
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Began career as a runner at Partizan Midi-Minuit, moving up to PM on commercials and producer of music videos.
Education
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
Hire a Film Director
We have the best film director experts on Twine. Hire a film director in London today.