Bio
After graduating from the University of Portsmouth with BA(Hons) Television and Film Production I have been continuing to develop my skills as a film maker ranging from shorts, features, corporate, weddings and live events. My main areas of interest lie with sound recording and production management. After winning the ‘Best sound in documentary’ award from Rycote, I continue to work as a freelance sound recordist and have a detailed understanding of a variety of kit ranging from multi channel recorders to the different microphones needed. I take pride in recording the clearest sound possible with the least fuss. I have also co‐founded my own production company where I take pride in producing corporate shorts, live events, event promotion and more. I take this equally seriously to sound recording and the two often work hand in hand. I am an extremely able person who can adapt and learn quickly. Along with extreme passion, punctuality and drive I enjoy being a friendly contributing member of the team and work well with a positive ‘an do’attitude. My passion for freelancing continues to grow while I enjoy new projects and helping them to become exactly what a client wants.
2012 | | |
Role | NAME/DESCRIPTION | PRODUCTION |
Sound Mixer / Producer | Open Track Events | Inline Film |
Sound Mixer / Producer | Various Weddings | Inline Film |
Sound Mixer | 'Daddy’s Little Girl’ | University of Portsmouth short |
2008 – 2011 Summary | | |
Sound Mixer | ‘Must Love Cats’ | Powderhouse Productions |
Sound Mixer / Producer | Ixion Promotion | Inline Film |
Sound Mixer / Producer | Various Weddings | Inline Film |
Sound Mixer / Producer | ‘Walking Canvas’ | Inline Film |
| WINNER BEST SOUND IN DOCUMENTARY ‐ RYCOTE | |
Sound Mixer | ‘Love Smoothies’ | Igloo Films |
Sound Mixer / Production Assistant | ‘Fostering For Portsmouth’ | Igloo Films |
Sound Mixer | ‘The Oracle’ | Indy feature film |
Sound Mixer | Live stage events | Loud Ent. |
Sound Mixer | ‘The Retreat’ | Indy Television Pilot |
Sound Mixer | ‘Dan: Driven to succeed’ | University of Portsmouth short |
| WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY – BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL | |
Sound mixer | ‘The Runaway’ | University of Portsmouth short |
Producer | ‘My Hero’ | University of Portsmouth short |
Sound Mixer | ‘Leave Only Footsteps’ | University of Portsmouth short |
email: ben.thompson@port.ac.uk Tel: 02392 845 693