Bio
Ben’s TV commercial work has been recognised at every major international advertising award show, including Cannes, D&AD, One Show, Mobius, New York Festivals, London, Sharks, AWARD, ADG, AICP and he was the first Australian to be awarded a Clio for TVC direction. His AICP award saw his work permanently housed in the Museum of Modern Art, NY. His debut feature documentary, Ghosthunter won best documentary at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival and was nominated for 4 AACTA’s, including best documentary and went on to screen in competition at numerous international film festivals.His feature film, Hearts and Bones starring Hugo Weaving premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 and won the Australian Directors Guild, Best Director award in 2020. His latest feature documentary, Ithaka follows Julian Assange’s father over 2 years and three continents in his campaign to save his son. It premiered at the 2021 Sydney Film Festival and will have its theatrical release in 2022.