RESUME
BENJAMIN FEE
www.benfee.com
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
EDUCATION
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production,
concentration in Writing/Directing
Minor: Photography
May 2004
Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
—Hunter S. Thompson, Woody Creek, CO
Writing Assistant, Cinematographer, Photographer Winter 04 —Winter 05
-Document trips/events/life (photo and video)*
-Assist in the writing of weekly columns, various articles for
Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, ESPN and Playboy
-*Footage used in Starz's Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
-*Footage used in Academy Award Winning Director Alex
Gibney's documentary, Gonzo
—OB Management, UK, NYC
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, 2012 — Current
-Director on roster
—The Masses, Los Angeles, CA
Director, Cinematographer, Editor 2011 — 2012
-Director on roster
—Wieden + Kennedy, Portland, OR
Director, Cinematographer, Editor 2010—Spring 2011 (Freelance)
-Editor on “Old Spice Goes Viral” campaign
-Director/cinematographer on WK12: Where are they now?
-Cinematographer on WK Global Interviews
—MTV, New York, NY
Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Editor Fall 04 — Fall 05 & Winter 2012
-Write, direct, shoot, and edit short spots for various MTV/
MTV2 campaign launches, including MTV's
"Think" campaign
- Direct MTV PUSH campaign with A$AP ROCKY
—THE SIGHTS OF SOUNDS, Portland, OR
Founder, Director, Cinematographer 2010—Current
-Started unique at-home concert experience via the internet
-Shoot bands in intimate and beautiful environments
—Jigsaw Productions, New York, NY
Director of Photography, Camera Operator, 2008 - 2009
-Director of Photography for current documentary by
Academy Award Winning director Alex Gibney
-Archival footage provided for documentary Gonzo
—Douglas Brinkley, New Orleans, LA
Photographer, Writing Assistant Fall '05
-Aid in rescue effort of Hurricane Katrina victims while...
-Conduct interviews/research certain zones of N.O. for
Douglas' book, "The Great Deluge"
-Photograph wreckage for book and website
—Grease Not Gas, Portland, OR
Cinematographer/Writer/Director 2004—Current
-Direct/edit 2006 film Wheels on Meals
-Promote Grease Not Gas' message of living with a
minimal imprint on the earth through
film/writing/marketing/examples
-Assist in creation of new ways to promote Grease Not Gas'
vegetable oil-powered vehicles and educational tours
—Nikita Clothing, Reykjavik, Iceland
Writer, Director, Cinematographer Spring '07—2011
-Write and direct commercials for clothing brand
-Design film/visual direction for brand
—Snowboarder Magazine, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Senior Editor Summer '07—Summer '08
Associate Editor Summer '05—Summer '07
-Create original content for magazine
-Responsible for major part of editorial voice
-Proof read/edit contributors articles
-Hire/manage new writers
—Method Magazine, Innsbruck, Austria
Staff Writer/Producer Fall '06—Current
-Create original content for magazine
-Produce photo shoots
—Modart Magazine, London, England
Writer, Winter '05 — 2011
-Write feature articles and small columns for magazine
—Radical Media, Santa Monica, CA
Production Assistant, Spring '04
-Assist directors (Dave Meyers, Chris Milk) in pre-production
and production of commercials/music videos
-Write/edit music video/commercial treatments
RELATED SKILLS
Computer Experience: Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop,
Word, Mac OSX, Final Draft
Camera Experience: (video) Panasonic HVX-200, (most other digitals)
(film) Bolex, CP900, ArriFlex
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