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A smiling man with short hair and a beard, wearing a green outdoor jacket, standing against a foggy or misty background in Wales.

I make story-driven branded content and documentaries about doers and makers to show your audience the real people behind your brand:

Adventure

Craft

Gear

Events

Founders

Hi, I’m Ben, an outdoor and lifestyle filmmaker

I help outdoor & lifestyle brands and organisations grow through story-driven videos

“How can we use video to…

…increase the number of people signing up to our Trail running and mountaineering retreats?

…attract more customers to our sea-to-plate restaurant?

…get more first-timers running our ultramarathon events?

…raise awareness about our kite surfing charity challenge?

…show what our off-grid design company stands for to get more people to choose us?

…attract more tourists to our project or city?”

A woman wearing a helmet and sunglasses riding a bicycle through a rural landscape with trees and open fields during daylight.

I make ads that feel like stories

Films that lead with the people and let the brand sit naturally in their world.

A water scooter or jet ski speeding on the water near a shoreline with a wooden pier or structure in the background, during sunset or late afternoon.

I’m an end-to-end filmmaker and creative partner

I do the story-planning, videography, editing, title design, social media edits, and photos.

Two people hugging outdoors in a green park with trees and a body of water in the background during an ultramarathon.

My favourite motto is
“Commit to the shot”

I’ll go the extra mile to tell the best story in the most visually appealing way.

Like staying up for nearly 20 hours to capture every moment of an ultramarathon, or running over 20km’s with my camera and drone to follow a group of trail runners through the mountains.

People hiking through a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
Two young men are putting plasters on blisters during an ultramarathon in a grassy field, with cloudy skies above.
Three people running outdoors on a grassy field with a cloudy sky, hills, and trees in the background.
A man in a pinkish t-shirt with a backpack, cap, and sunglasses standing outdoors in a green landscape with hills and trees at a trail running retreat in Dartmoor.
Crowd of runners at a check point in a rural area with rolling hills and trees in the background. Many people are with backpacks, some are interacting at tables, and a staff member in an orange vest marked 'Crew' is assisting.
Two women rock climbing on a steep outdoor rock face with a grassy hillside in the background.

When I’m not working…

I like to surf, hike, kite surf, run, cycle, camp, escape in my mini-campervan, and have BBQ’s on the beach with mates at home in Brighton.

A person wearing a helmet and dark jacket standing with a bicycle and surfboard on a sandy beach in Northern Spain with rolling water, rocks, and green vegetation, overlooking a body of water with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

How we’ll work together…

1. Reach out, kick-off call, understand your goals

We’ll have an initial call to discuss what your goals are, come up with ideas, agree on style and vibe, and discuss how you can get the most out of your budget.

2. Lock it in and get shooting

Once we’re aligned, we’ll agree a shoot date and I’ll send over a contract. I’ll handle the planning, filming, and editing, and guide you through the process.

3. The best part - launch your story across platforms!

You’ll get high-quality film(s) and/or photos crafted to achieve your goals, optimised for your website and social media platforms. Share it and watch the results come in.

Let’s have a chat

Get in touch and tell me what your vision is, even if it’s just an initial idea or challenge you have.

I’ll be your creative partner from start to finish. We’ll work out what story to tell to achieve your goals, what types of content you need, and I’ll make the best films/videos for your brand. It will be a project you’re genuinely proud of that connects with your audience, and we’ll have fun along the way!

I’ll aim to get back to you within 1 to 2 days, looking forward to hearing from you ✌️

Prefer email? Drop me a message at ben@benwilco.com