Martin Scorcesse, Micheal Mann, Francis Ford Copola, Alfonso Curon
Awards
BAFTA Nomination for best short film CANDY BAR KID- 2003. Kodak Bafta Runner Up 2003.
HD FEST RUNNER UP TRAFFIC WARDEN - Best Comedic Short Film 2007
Festivals
Cannes , Raindance , Cardiff, Edinburgh , Brief Encounters, Venice , Toronto and many more.
Professional Affiliations
BAFTA , BECTU
Benjamin Johns's Interests
General
Film, cinema , travel, football, fishing.
Politics and current affairs. Films that are moving - Entertaining but thought provoking. Documentaries of quality and craft.
Movies
The Blues Brothers
The Mission
The Godfather
Gladiator
Thelma and Lousie
One Flew over the Cookoo's nest
King Kong ( Original )
Its a wonderful Life
Heroes
Nelson Mandela.
Jack Mortimer 1913- 2007 A Healer, Olympian and my Grandfather.
Benjamin Johns's Details
Status:
Single
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Body type:
5' 10" / Athletic
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Someday
Education:
Post grad
Occupation:
Producer/ Director/ Writer
Benjamin Johns's Companies
Eye-Cue Films London , UK Producer/ Director/ Writer - owner
Hi there, Please have a look at my films, You can also go to the film website www.eye-cuefilms.com for more details on my projects
NEWS UPDATE 22/05/09
Ages since I updated. Please go to www.eye-cuefilms.com for full updates.
WE HAVE JUST SIGNED TOM FELTON - (HARRRY POTTER FILMS) to play LUKE and ED SPEELERS (ERAGON) to play GUY in IN BETWEEN THE WAVES. ALSO DOMINIQUE PINON to play INSPECTEUR PICCOLI. This is very exciting times.
OLD HARRY HAS ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT BAFTA ON 2ND JUNE. INVITED GUESTS ONLY. It will then go out on release world wide to film festivals.
NEWS UPDATE 08/08/08
Here is a long overdue update
I am currently in Chicago and having a great time a mix of business and pleasure. I was in LA before that meeting with HOLLYWOOD producers. This has been a great trip.
COMBER EUROPA is now called IN BETWEEN THE WAVES
MARK IRWIN ASC is now attached as CINEMATOGRAPHER. He shot great movies such as ROAD TRIP, SOMETHING ABOUT MARY
NUESTRO ABUELO IS BEING DISTRIBUTED ON DVD and TV in MEXICO
NUESTRO ABUELO has been selected for DF DOCS in MEXICO
NUESTRO ABUELO is securing distribution in Spain
We are in post on OLD HARRY short film starring ROBERT HARDY written and Directed by Benjamin Johns
Final stages of post on the short film SECOND CHANCE by Clint Dyer
CHECK OUT - WWW.EYE-CUEFILMS.COM
NEWS UPDATE 03/03/08
NEW WWW.EYE-CUEFILMS.COM WEBSITE IS LIVE - CHECK IT OUT MAN
WE ARE IN PREP OF OUR NEXT SHORT OLD HARRY SHOOTING 13/14 MARCH - OLD HARRY
WE ARE IN PREP OF A SHORT DIRECTED BY CLINT DYER - SECOND CHANCE
NUESTRO ABULEO IS GOING OUT TO FESTIVALS AND DISTRIBUTORS
TRAFFIC WARDEN IS RE CUT AND GOING OUT TO FESTIVALS
NEWS UPDATE- 10TH AUGUST
NUESTRO ABUELO was a hit in Mexico. More than 6500 came to the world premiere on 22nd JULY. We had rave reviews in many newspapers and were on local and national tv and radio. The state governor flew in the main characters of the film , this was the first time they had ever been to the city. Before the film was shown on a massive plasma screen 150 ft by 150 ft we has a HUICHOL ceremony and blessing. Due to public demand we had a 2nd premiere on 2nd AUG which was sold out with people queing down the street followed by a Q and A.
NEWS UPDATE 28TH AUGUST
WE CAN ANNOUNCE THAT NUESTRO ABUELO WILL HAVE ITS UK PREMIERE ON 1ST NOV 2007 AT A PRESTIGIOUS WEST END VENUE. Please email us for invites. WE ALSO CAN ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE A PREMIERE IN HAVANA ON 5TH OCTOBER.
YOU CAN SEE MORE ABOUT THIS FILM AT ANOTHER PAGE www.myspace.com/nuestroabuelo. Check it out !!
TRAFFIC WARDEN has been selected for HDFEST. It will be screening in NEW YORK, SEOUL, LONDON and FINLAND. We are really pleased as this is the worlds leading festivals for films originated on HD Formats.
TRAFFIC WARDEN is on world wide release to film festivals - so far we have sent it to 50 festivals - so watch this space for more news.
I am very passionate about making movies, its certainly a lifestye rather than a job. I can't imagine doing anything else. I aim to have world wide success with my films, both critically and financially. The films I make have been developed carefully with the audience and market in mind. Its all around " ENTERTAINMENT THAT MAKES YOU THINK"
I have been in the UK Film Industry for 11 years. I started my first company on graduatiing in 1996. I have made educational films, corporates, documentaries , short films, television commercials and a feature film.
Unusally I have worked in a wide range of production settings over the past 10 yearS. I have learned my craft and carried on through the ups and downs.
4th MAY 2007 WAS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TRAFFIC WARden starring STEVE HART, SARAH OZEKE and CLINT DYER. Dop Robert Shacklady - Editor Murat Kebir - Composer Jonathan Goldstien- Animation from Emmy Award winning Voodoodog.
We were packed out at BAFTA which was a very fitting venue and we had a great evening with Cast and Crew and Industry. The film got a great reaction and is now going out to feativals around the world. We are starting Pre-Production on my next Short film TRIAD starring Winston Ellis who plays the role of Percifico in Pirates of The Carribean 2 and 3.
We have just cut 2 x 30 second tv commericals for Department of Tourism and Cinematography Durango Mexico. See www.fasttrackfilms.com.
I am also in post on a Feature Documentary about the Mexican Indigenious Tribe; THE HUICHOLES. The film will be premiered in DURANGO MEXICO on 22nd JULY 2007 DURANGO MEXICO.
FEATURE PERFECT WAVE WILL BE SHOOTING THIS SUMMER
"Two lifelong friends escape a dead-end Welsh resort and embark on a quest to conquer Europes toughest surf. When a beautiful girl crosses their path, they must choose between their friendship or love"
We will be shooting on location down the atlantic coast of Europe, from Tenby in Wales over to France, Spain , and Morroco .
We have attached RUPERT FRIEND and RUSSELL TOVEY
visit www.eye-cuefilms.com for more info
Thanks for stopping by.
best wishes
Benjamin Johns
Who I'd like to meet: Film Financiers, Entrenpeneurs, Venture Capatalists, Film Makers, Talented Actors and Actresses and Musicians, anyone who can genuinely help me to make my films and achieve my ambitions.
We would appreciate anyone who becomes a friend of Dawn and helps with getting the word out about her upcoming video release of How We Die. This was the last song Dawn recorded prior to losing her battle with Cancer on March 28, 2007
Dawn’s twin sister Sherrie accepts The Geri Lester Heroes of Breast Cancer Courage Award – In Memory from the Karmanos Cancer Institute on Dawn’s behalf in a video recorded on October 22, 2007.
You can view this award presentation on Dawn's MySpace page.
Hey you! Thank you so much for finding me on here!! How ever did you? wink wink (: Well, I hope you are well and enjoying the tunes! You can find them on CDBABY.COM for the physical album or ITUNES! Have a wonderful week sweets!~
hi ben hope you're doing well mate. what are your current projects? any chance i could get a copy of the traffic warden film as i haven't seen it. couldn't make it down for the premiere as i was at the national rts awards. cheers mate
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Things here are AWESOME! We won 3 more festival awards and it's only 3 weeks until our DVD comes out. It will be exciting to see our movie on the shelves of real movie rental stores! Hope you have a great New Year!! Feel free to comment back if you like! ttfn...
xoxo from the cast and crew of PH!
Very nice "Candy Bar" - beautifully shot.
Good luck with the new doc!
Best regards
Lucas
BG Films
Ps. I recognise one of the actress who played in your music vid. She also featured in one of my shorts. http://www.clermont-filmfest.com/00_templates/page.php?m=102&c=6&id_film=100055059&o=23
