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Hi, I’m Ben Nissen

I help people tell stories and explore ideas through the language of cinema. I’ve led teams big and small on a wide variety of productions for companies, nonprofits, and solo creatives. To get a feel for my style and capabilities, check out my reel below.

Work at a Glance

This small library of videos features work for various clients from the last few years. To see more examples, check out the full video library here.

Girls on the Run | Witnessing Transformation 2025

Alaska Documentary | Highlight Reel 2025

University of Chicago | Giving Day 2026

Paro | Introductory Video 2026

Groupon | Yep Campaign 2021

Laura Glyda | The Wolf & The Lamb 2023

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Production Capabilities

  • Directing

    Spearheading creative tone with clear and decisive intention

  • Multiple overlaid silhouettes of a woman in a black dress, walking on the beach with ocean waves in the background, creating a layered, dreamy effect.

    Editing

    Narrative puzzle-solving and fine-tuning impact through precision timing

  • A worker stands on scaffolding inside a foundry furnace with bright orange flames and sparks in the background.

    Cinematography

    Visual language building and technical execution in service of the story

  • Comparison of a woman sitting in a cozy, well-lit living room on the left and a dimly-lit indoor space with a camera on the right.

    Color Grading

    Visual polish through mood-crafting and technical refinement

  • A person in a black hoodie with a backpack standing on a subway platform, looking down with a neutral expression, with train lights approaching in the background.

    Motion Design

    Complex or abstract ideas conveyed with graphical wonder and awe

About Ben

Who I’ve Worked with