Jess Benson Creative

09/05/2021

What a shoot that was! Despite the extremely poor weather conditions on the second day where it became too dangerous to carry on we sure did make up for it on the final day and with glorious weather to help us out.

Congratulations team on a successful shoot and well done all that kept going when it seemed like everything was against you. I’m very excited to see how ‘Oceans Between’ progresses through post!

19/04/2021

Petrol Station Girl (2020) has made the official selection for the Global Lift Off Sessions! We are absoloutely thrilled. This week it is up for the public vote against a brilliant selection of short films. If you would like to vote and rent the selection you can do so here: https://checkout.liftoff.network/programme-2-lift-off-sessions-april-2021/

If we recieve enough votes we will go through to the next stage! So proud of the entire team involved 🏆

23/02/2021

Absolutely fabulous few days stepping into Uncle Newt and Toads home! Very excited now to head into the edit of The Wind and the Whimpering stitching together this new footage with what we captured back in October 2020.

What a fabulous and hard working team we have. Bringing the world to life! Photos featuring the wonderful work of Andie Scott and Heather Denyer 🐸

01/02/2021

Thank you so much to everyone who has invested and donated to The Wind and the Whimpering since we first started fundraising back in summer 2020. Our latest Indiegogo campaign ended this morning and I am trilled that we smashed our target! I'm excited to bring all the final logistial bits together now and begin production in a couple of weeks time.

28/01/2021

The second shoot of The Wind and the Whimpering is only three weeks away! Still lots to do and to prepare as a producer especially making it as Covid secure as physically possible. Lots of new things to consider that we once took for granted.

There is still time to donate to our fundraiser to help fund this amazing set build designed by .andie

Visit our indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-wind-and-the-whimpering-studio-and-materials #/ or visit for more information!

28/12/2020

With only a handful of days left of our fundraising campaign it would be amazing if everyone can check for any spare change they may have. Any donation big or small will enable this short to become a reality as we hurtle toward the second half of production. Thank you so much to everyone who has already helped us raise £700! 🐸

Help the crew of The Wind and the Whimpering fund the next phase of their production. | Check out 'The Wind and the Whimpering - Studio and Materials' on Indiegogo.

21/12/2020

Fundraising and budgeting is a huge part of the producers role. During the pandemic large amounts of funding have been cut/postponed especially within independant film and new upcoming filmmakers.

Due to this fundraising through sites like Indiegogo is more important than ever if we are to raise enough money to complete this wonderful film to the vision we currently have.

Find out more about the project, our campaign and where we are at over on my blog!

https://www.jessbensonfilms.com/post/the-wind-and-the-whimpering-crowdfunding-campaign

As recent film graduates, this is our biggest project yet. The Wind and the Whimpering requires a lot of detail to create a nuanced depictio

17/12/2020

Find out more about The Wind and the Whimpering, our progress and our plans going forward!

There's still time to donate to our fundraising campaign and to help make our vision a reality! 🐸🐸 https://igg.me/at/TheWindandtheWhimpering

As the second shoot of our film draws near, Laurence and Judyta (director and DOP) take you through events of how the first came to be and what we have up ou...

23/10/2020

Today I recieved the fantastic news that 'Petrol Station Girl', one of the shorts I produced before graduating Univeristy has made the Official Selection for The Golden Short Film Awards - Student Short catagory! I am so proud of the wonderful team that I worked alongside to bring this heartwarming story to life.

12/10/2020

Production for The Wind and the Whimpering written and directed by Laurence McManus has started! Just over a week ago we completed the first half of our shoot - with great success.

Photos below featuring the wonderful work of talented Andie Scott (costume) and Heather Denyer (makeup).

It’s now time to start focusing on the second half of the film which will involve a studio set during early 2021!

Check out our Instagram page for regular updates on the productions progress: Instagram.com/thewindandthewhimpering

There is still time to donate to our projects Indigogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-wind-and-the-whimpering-short-film #/

01/09/2020

It's that time again! Time to start fundraising for my next exciting project.

I am producing another brilliant Laurence McManus Script - The Wind and the Whimpering. In order to make this challenging film a reality we are in need of funds!

I have created a fundraising campaign which includes a host of great perks, lots of information and a breakdown of where your donations will be spent.

Your donations will not only benefit our short film but also the wonderful work Froglife do. 10% of all donations will be directly donated to them to enable them to continue their vital work.

All donations will be greatly appreciated but if you are unable to donate sharing our project will be a huge help!

Thank you so much for all your support so far in making this film a reality.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-wind-and-the-whimpering-short-film #/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oDGuandpdM&feature=emb_title

Confined between man and animal, Toad struggles to understand the justification for his existence. Saturated with the monotony of honest marshland work, his ...

19/06/2020

🌟 New project alert!! 🌟

I am thrilled to be producing The Wind and the Whimpering set for production in late 2020. Check out our page The Wind and the Whimpering, Instagram Feed or our website: www.thewindandthewhimpering.myportfolio.com/ for more information 🐸

15/06/2020

I'm so excited that 'Spinning Frame' is up for an award as part of Pinewood Studios Lift-Off Sessions. Today the public vote has opened. You are able to help support me, my fellow crew members, up and coming young filmmakers or indie film in general by renting the selection and casting your vote!

Rent the selection here: vimeo.com/ondemand/liftoffsessionsjune20203

There are some really great films on there so I would definitely recommend it! Voting closes on Sunday.

More information on this experimental short can be found on my website: www.jessbensonfilms.com/post/spinningframe

Thank you so much for the continued support throughout this project and the many others!

04/06/2020

Another short uploaded to my Youtube Channel this week. This time a Documentary I produced during 2019 exploring the demolition of Brulatist Achitecture. Featuring interviews with Steve Pile, Owen Luder and Jo Underhill.

I am very please with how this Documentary turned out and how enjoyable this project was to work on.

Directed by Laurence McManus
Produced by Jessica Benson
Photography by Charlie Ditcham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYTipHMBXks

A short Documentary looking at Brutalist Architecture and the demolition on an entire era. Interviews conducted with Owen Luder, Steve Pile and Jo Underhill....

21/05/2020

Another Short Film uploaded to the Youtube Channel today! I AM GWEN (2019) is a short directed by Euan Foulis which follows Gwen, an isolated lonely woman, visited by an unexpected old flame forcing her to rethink her entire life.

This short film was shot on Super16mm film and digitally edited.

I AM GWEN is a short film staring Sophie Dora Hall and Laura Ashford. The short follows the mundane the life of Gwen who is unexpectedly visited by an old fa...

19/05/2020

Today we released the official 'Spinning Frame' Trailer. Finally getting this project out there is very exciting for all involved. Make sure to check it out below!

https://youtu.be/4lTt7cgyTa0

Three individuals sink into absurd fantasies amidst the swarm of their busy lives. Sound and vision entwine around them to manifest their dreams of an alluri...

18/05/2020

Ecstatic to release the official 'Spinning Frame' poster! This side project which has been in progress since summer 2019 is finally complete and in the submission process for festivals across the world.

Very excited to see how far this project goes.

For more information on 'Spinning Frame' make sure to visit my Production Diary: https://www.jessbensonfilms.com/post/spinningframe

15/05/2020

Over the coming weeks, I will be releasing some of my earlier projects created throughout the past 3 years on my Youtube Channel.

Today we start with a blast from the past! FEAR (2018) was shot on 16mm black and white film using a Bolex camera. Featuring Archie Westland Rose, the project was edited using a Steenbeck at The University for the Creative Arts during the first year of my degree.

Fear is a short film featuring Archie Westland-Rose and Malin Karp. The short follows 'Jack' a young boy terrified of the darkness found within his wardrobe....