Ben Black Films

02/13/2026

It’s time. 7PM at Mountain Chalet (COS): Dragons Teeth: Mission Optimistic.
Noah brought the grit. Millz brought the lenses. Emily, Seth, Kora, Phil, Van - thank you all.
I wish I could be there - go celebrate, and thanks for supporting Noah, this film and SoCO CRAG!

Join us at Mountain Chalet on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30p for the PREMIERE SHOWING of DRAGONS TEETH: Mission Optimistic.

Our climbing community in action. After the short film, we welcome Nelson Lunsford, Noah McKelvin, Brian Dziekonski and Mike "Millz" Millard for a Q&A!

Giveaway benefits Pikes Peak Climbing Alliance and SOCO Crag.

Let us know you're coming, please RSVP: https://mtnchalet.com/pages/events

02/06/2026

Stoked to have our Film - Dragons Teeth: Mission Optimistic - premiering at Mountain Chalet on February 12, 2026 at 7PM and screening at the Royal Gorge Film Festival on February 14, 2026 at 12PM at the historic Skyline Theatre.

Check out the trailer!

12/13/2025

🎬 New Stories You’ll Remember — Now Live.

I’m excited to share that the new Ben Black Films website is officially up and running.

This rebuild has been a long time coming. The new site is designed to be a true home base for what I do:

* A curated look at recent and past films
* Highlighted locations and stories from the Royal Gorge Region and across Colorado
* A clearer path for collaborators, clients, and partners to connect

At the heart of it is the same mission:�to tell stories people will remember - for the community, for the region, and for the people whose lives shape these films.

👉 Check it out here: www.benblackfilms.com�
If you stop by, I’d love to hear what stands out to you first. 🎥

11/29/2025

🎬 New Stories You’ll Remember - Now in Production.

The next chapter of Ben Black Films is officially rolling and in motion.

I’ve taken the site offline so we can rebuild it from the ground up - cleaner, sharper, and fully focused on telling stories people will remember, from the Royal Gorge Region and beyond.

For now, you’ll see a countdown page with a simple promise: new films, new collaborations, and a new home for the work.

Tap the link in my bio to check out the countdown and stay tuned for the premiere. 🍿

03/13/2023

Such a special place with great community! Thankful 🙏

05/03/2022

Love this family, their vision and goals! It was an honor to be able to put this film together. Thank you to everyone at the White Water Bar & Grill and everyone that helped make this film a reality!

04/20/2022

We had a lot of fun with this one!

11/24/2021

Re-branded my company and updated my website!

Creating and developing a website from scratch is a tedious process, but I find it a lot of fun. I think it now officially represents my brand.

Website:
https://www.benblackfilms.com

If you find time, let me know what you all think!

Happy Holidays!

Ben Black is a Film-maker and Visual Storyteller. Branded content, commercials, social media, corporate/franchise videos, short-form, and documentaries. Ben Black Films is dedicated to capturing meaningful stories and telling them the way they were meant to be told.

02/18/2019

My Cañon City!

This awesome little town is where I was born and raised. With a great community, delicious food, and awesome adventures, what more could you ask for?

Cañon City was voted into the top 6 for the Small Business Revolution, Hulu show, “Main Street.” We were running in second place, until moving into third place today. But we still have a chance! And, you can help!

You can help by voting for Cañon City at: www.votecanoncity.com

Make sure you vote! And, help US win!!!

08/10/2018

Back in the early months of 2017, Dalton Beicker and myself shot some time-lapse photography around the Shelf Road climbing area. Enjoy!

Music: A Familiar Place - FirstCom - Miguel D'Oliveira

© Ben Black Films X Dalton Beicker Films 2017

02/01/2018

Hey everyone!

I have some exciting news! A few awesome humans and I are embarking on a grand new adventure across Nepal! I would love to share the journey by creating a film of our adventure. But if this film is going to happen, I need your help!

Here is a link to the GoFundMe that I created. Check it out, i'd appreciate it, and donate if you are interested! If you know someone who might be interested, please share my link with them!

https://www.gofundme.com/nepaltrip2018

Thanks, everyone! Have a great day!

-Ben Black

My name is Ben Black and I'm a digital storyteller/film-maker in Colorado. In my spare time I like to get out and adventure, with whatever medium that may be. And while living in Colorado, there are plenty of local adventures to partake in, I am ready for the next step. I'm making a GoFundMe toda...