2022
DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Reel
January 1, 2022
Ben Strang is a commercial filmmaker and photographer whose repertoire spans mediums. As an independent photojournalist and a director of both scripted and documentary-style works, Ben’s storytelling approach is born from a fascination with startlingly unique individuals and locations. Known for his ability to find indelibly human moments in the nuance of every day life, his latest scripted pilot, “Beast” won the SXSW Grand Jury Award for Best Independent Episodic and his latest branded docu-series, “A Mystery To Me” won a 2021 Cannes Lions and was selected for a Vimeo Staff Pick. Ben is currently developing a number of documentary projects and commercial works for brands around the world. He is based in Venice, California and is a fanatic kitesurfer and wilderness explorer.
Contact
ben@benstrang.com
IG: @benhstrang
Press
MOTIONOGRAPHER - CANNES WINNER
FILM THREAT - BEAST REVIEW
Indie Activity - A mystery to me wins brand film awards
NO FILM SCHOOL - ACHING TO MAKE A SHORT? MAKE A PILOT
DIRECTOR’S NOTES - Q&A WITH DIRECTOR BEN STRANG
INDIEWIRE.COM- FLASHES OF "STRANGER THINGS" IN 1ST-EVER INDIE TV SECTION
DEADLINE.COM- SXSW FILM FESTIVAL JURY AWARDS
VARIETY.COM- SXSW AWARDS
photography
Dawn Patrol
Vans
commercial
Starsky Trucks - “Endless Roads” (30s)
Apple - “Memories” (120s)
Vans “Off The wall’ (60s)
Garmin - “Follow Me” (30s)
Microsoft - “Big Ideas” (60s)
Garmin - “Hours” Directors Cut (30s)
Duracell - “High School” (60s)
branded documentary
“A Mystery to me” - (Episodes 1-3)
Sarofsky & Kartemquin FIlms