Benjamin Oliver
Benjamin Oliver Films LLC, Director of Photography, Drone Pilot, Editor, TV Producer
- Camera - Aerial Operator
- Camera - Camera Operator
- Camera - Director of Photography - Feature & TV
- Editing - Editor
- Producers - Feature & TV
Special Skills
Roles serving as a director of photography can be seen on networks such as ESPN, Netflix, CBSSports, and more. I am a fully licensed and insured drone/FPV drone pilot as well. Top of the line gear will always be available to exceed your final deliverable expectations. Gear includes RED Epic Dragon 6K, Zeiss Cine Lenses, DJI Inspire 2 with multiple lens options, and dual controllers for multiple operators, Sony FS7 MKII, Ronin 2, and a variety of lights and grip gear.
Another focus of mine is post production. Post production experience includes editing full length television shows, recording foley audio, color grading, encoding, media management, and more.
Resumé
Credits
Director of Photography titles include: "Ancient Apocalypse" (Netflix), "Redemption, The Brandon Burlsworth Story" (feature DP, airing on SEC Network), "ABSENT" (Short Film), Numerous ESPN documentary projects (including "Training Days: Rolling With the Tide", "BEING PJ Fleck", "BEING Bret Bielema", "Miles to Go: Les Miles and Kansas Football", and more), Toyota Commercials (2018-2019), Firestone Tire Commercials (2018), STIHL Timbersports Lumberjack Competition (USA, and Europe).
Drone/FPV Drone: "A Neighbor's Vendetta" (Film), "Sport Fishing Championship" (CBS Sports), numerous football projects airing on ESPN, SEC Network, and CBS Sports. Numerous commercials including boating commercials, Toyota commercials, etc.
Editor: Several ESPN Documentary Projects (same as listed in DP section), "Silverkings" (CBS Sports), "Local Knowledge" (YouTube Series)
Additional Information
I am based in Northwest Arkansas, but I travel all over for work. While traveling can be fun, I love when I have opportunities to work close to home with the great people of Arkansas!