Ben Newman
Director · Cinematographer · Editor
I make films for brands, athletes and events, with a focus on sport, fitness, outdoor and performance-led work. My work is rooted in endurance sport, training and the outdoors, from running and cycling to reformer Pilates, strength work, hiking, mountains and adventure.
I’m interested in the stories behind the effort. The training, the early starts, the weather, the places people go and the reasons they keep coming back. Whatever the project, I want people to actually feel something when they watch it. Motivated, inspired, or just reminded why they do what they do.
I also operate drones, including FPV, which is one way I film movement, speed and perspective in outdoor environments.
A lot of my work is self-shot, from shaping the idea and shooting through to edit and colour grade. I’m also co-founder of Ooman Studios, a small London-based production company. Whether that means working solo, leading a shoot, or slotting into a wider production, crew or agency setup, I’m comfortable across all of it.
I’m based in London, available to travel and work freelance across brand, agency and production company projects, whether that’s as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor or drone operator. Most of my work sits in sport, fitness, outdoor and performance-led spaces, but I’m also open to lifestyle, apparel, automotive and other projects that feel like a good fit.