Bennett Johnson

Bennett Johnson

Director at HB Films
New York, Estados Unidos

Sumário

Bennett Johnson is a Brooklyn-based multi-award winning director who was born in London to American parents (which explains the unshakable transatlantic accent). He is the youngest ever winner of the heralded Gold Cannes Lions for Music Video Film Craft which he won in 2017. His work is an orchestrated dance of opposing forces: dark and whimsical, planned but without pretense, considered yet always with a twist of the unexpected. His craft is not confined, and with an extremely varied background he adapts his stylistic approach accordingly, uniquely marrying style and substance.

Positions

Commercial and Music Video Director
HB Films
Estados Unidos
2019 - 2022 (3 anos)
Freelance Director
iambennettjohnson.com
Estados Unidos
May 2014 - 2019 (4 anos 8 meses)
CEO and Cofounder
Filterview
April 2013 - February 2014 (10 meses)
I cofounded Filterview, a web application that curates the best internet films and videos. Filterview was founded upon the realisation that there was now way to sift through the high volume of poor quality internet videos. Filterview brought the power of a tv viewing experience to online content, where only the best videos, personalised to each userwere shown. I fully designed and implemented the product strategy for filterview as well as managing digital marketing and sales.
Production Assistant
Framestore
July 2013 - September 2013 (2 meses)
I worked as a production assistant for the leading VFX company in the world which produced the likes of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and the recently Oscar-nominated Gravity.During my time at Framestore Los Angeles, I was able to work on commercials for ESPN, Beats by Dr. Dre, Chevrolet and Toast Strudel, owned by General Mills. Through this experience I learnt the daily workflow of a commercial production company and the pitching process, including writing effective treatments. Furthermore, I also learnt an array of practical filmmaking skills such as advanced editing, colour grading and compositing.

Educação

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

2010 - 2013 (3 anos)

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