Ben Brown

Ben Brown is an award-winning director and filmmaker from West Yorkshire, based in Leeds.

Specialising in documentary filmmaking, his work also spans commercials, music videos and short films. He enjoys experimenting with different formats and approaches to storytelling, including using smartphones to create engaging, cinematic films.

Driven by curiosity, honesty and a healthy dose of humour, Ben is passionate about telling authentic human stories. He believes great filmmaking isn't about having the most expensive equipment — it's about having an idea, being creative and knowing how to tell a story.

His debut feature documentary, Ultimate Thunder, premiered at Sheffield DocFest in 2026, where it won the festival's International Audience Award.