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BEN SCRASE PORTRAIT 1

Bristol-based Cinematographer/Director of photography

  • Experience in commercial, drama, and documentaries.
  • 13 Years of experience
  • Racked out van
  • Extensive lighting, monitoring and grip kit.
  • UK and Irish passport for work in the EU and worldwide
  • Worked in over 30 countries worldwide
  • Sony FX6 owner/operator

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From documentaries to award-winning films

Director of Photography with over 13 years’ experience across commercial, drama and documentary productions.

Specialising in cinematic lighting and visually driven storytelling, with experience filming international projects including Olympic content, feature films and commercials.

Trusted to deliver high-end visuals across a range of production environments, from controlled commercial shoots to fast-paced documentary & TV work. 

With a background in post production in my early career, I excel in narrative and compositing heavy projects, providing a balance between technical and artistic. 

Approach to Work

I work across a wide range of productions, from independent films to high-end commercial and broadcast projects, adapting my approach to suit the scale and demands of each shoot. I’m known for being reliable, collaborative, and consistently delivering work to a high standard.

Creating a positive and inclusive working environment is a priority in everything I do. I believe the best results come from crews who feel respected, supported and able to contribute openly—something I actively foster on set.

Cinematography is more than a job to me; it’s the craft I’ve built my career around, and the way I approach every project with focus, consistency and a strong visual intent.

Recent credits

TitleDirectorCompanyRoleType
The Retreat (Feature)Schuman HoqueHappy HourDirector of PhotographyFeature Film
Yazoo (TV Commercial)Livio BondiEpochPhantom Camera OperatorCommercial
HomeServe - We've got your backJonny DaneHappy HourDirector of PhotographyCommercial
Pirtek: Keeping the nation movingEd WhiteBox CleverDirector of PhotographyCommercial
Sidemen Film (Netflix)Luke HaysPangeaCamera OperatorFeature Doc
Last BreathRichard da CostaNetflixCamera OperatorFeature Doc
 Dark GameHoward J. Ford Netflix 1st AC/Camera Op Feature film
 Another day in BueoseresCameron Medford-Hawkins BSL Director of Photography Short film

Clients I've worked with

  • NETFLIX
  • SIDEMEN
  • GUINNESS
  • SPECSAVERS
  • RAZER GAMING
  • FIGHTING FILMS
  • CARLSBERG
  • STANLEY
  • OLYMPICS
  • SKY
  • TE Dx
  • ORAL B
  • HOOVER
  • BBC
  • WORCESTER BOSCH
  • WOMANS AID
  • COCA COLA
  • GILLETTE
  • LILY ME
  • BQ
  • IJF
  • CIF
  • DYSON
  • RYOBI

"Having worked with Ben in warzones, studios, stadiums, and on location, I could not recommend him more highly. I can wholeheartedly and unconditionally say that he is a total asset in any production environment. He is dedicated, reliable, creative, highly professional as well as being great fun to work with."

- Richard da Costa, Floating Harbour (Director of Last Breath)