Ben McNamara

Bio

Ben specialises in a cinematic-documentary style of directing. Preferring the reality and conditions of the real world, often for clients trying to ascertain honest, inspiring, unscripted and beautiful moments. Creating sandbox environments and building genuine relationships with the subjects allows a personal and raw feel, along with a keen eye for composition and being able to spot universally appealing yet quiet moments. Ben's work often gravitates towards stories of Humanity in Travel. Working on projects in difficult and dangerous environments from Afghanistan, to Nepal, the peaks of the European Alps to the harsh heat of the Indian desert. The more challenging and adventurous, the better. Ben’s built his niche through living and travelling through Africa and Asia in his early 20’s working on humanitarian projects, whilst also completing a degree in design, and a masters degree in film-making in Melbourne.