Bennett Johnson is a London-born, Brooklyn-based director whose work marries exaggerated concepts with a deadly-serious demeanor, building narratives on the edge of reality. His precise execution and unexpected blending of tones keeps audiences slightly off-balance yet fully absorbed.
Technically adept, Bennett draws upon a wide array of classic and future-facing filmmaking techniques to bolster foundational ideas, never allowing style to dominate the narrative or act as a substitute for an idea. His work is underpinned by a unique musicality, infused with layers of rhythm and movement – showing the influence of his brother (and sometimes collaborator), a choreographer and former dancer with the Dutch National Ballet.
Press:
USPS - Built For How You Business BTS
Shots: On My Radar - Bennett Johnson
LBB: The Directors - Bennett Johnson
5* Pick of the Day for “Don’t Make Plans”
5* from David Reviews for “Opening Ceremony”
5* from David Reviews for “They do the Darnedest”
4* from David Reviews “We’re a Warehouse”
4* from David Reviews for “Moonwalker”
4* from David Reviews for “Sharpest Edges:
BTS | Gallant’s “Sharpest Edges”
“Sharpest Edges” by Gallant Premiere
J. Cole, Ari Lennox Share Sultry "Shea Butter Baby" Visuals
J.Cole and Ari Lennox Bring the Appreciation for Brown Skin in “Shea Butter Baby” Video
A Painter’s Approach to Documentary Filmmaking
How Bennett Johnson Made a Documentary Music Video in the Middle of a Protest
Awards :
Cannes Lions - Gold Music Video Film Craft
One Screen Festival - Best Emerging Director
One Screen Shortlist - Best Film over 60s
Cannes Young Director Award - Shortlist x 2
ShootOnline New Director's Showcase
BFI Future Film Festival - Official Selection
The Webby Awards - Sports Film Honoree
Shiny Awards - People's Choice Music Video
Indie Spirit Film Festival - Official Selection Doc Short