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Benjamin Swackhamer

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2025 🎥 Directing Reel

This past year was full of growth and I’m really proud of the work that came out of it.

Grateful for everyone who collaborated with me! Can’t wait to keep working together. by @benjamin__swackhamer

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9 months ago

Full Count — Short Documentary is officially finished!

So excited to finally share some of the final stills from the film. Huge shoutout to the incredible Colourist Jose Arturo Torres Salinas and Colour Executive Producer Erica Bourgault-Assaf at Fort York VFX for bringing the final look together.

Endless thanks to the entire crew and everyone who supported this project from start to finish. Couldn’t have done it without you.

Director: Benjamin Swackhamer - @benjamin__swackhamer

Talent: Max Friedlander - @maxfriedlander - Carter Fink -@carter_fink05 - Cooper Loyal - @cooperloyal23 - Fred Tillinghast

Sound Mixer & Associate Editor: Julia McGuigan - @julia_mcguig
Co-Director of Photography (Weekend Unit) - Michael Bernardi - @_michaelbernardi
Composer - Lucas Cleary - @lucascleary_ @prod.lucascleary_

Colour: Fort York VFX - @fortyorkvfx
Colourist: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas - @doncompa90
Colour Executive Producer: Erica Bourgault-Assaf - @ebourgau

Another big thank you to Blackmagic Design - @blackmagicnewsofficial

#cinematography #shortdocumentary #director #filmstills by @benjamin__swackhamer

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9 months ago

This is a spec commercial I recently directed for Versace. This is not an official commercial. This was shot on the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K with the Angenieux EZ - 1 30-90mm.
@versace @blackmagicnewsofficial @angenieuxlenses taken in New York, New York by @benjamin__swackhamer

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2 years ago

I'm excited to share that my short film, Full Count, has been officially selected for the @syracuseinternationalfilmfest .

I'm also honored that the film was recognized as a Semi-Finalist at the @flickers.riiff .

Endless thanks to the entire crew and everyone who supported this project from start to finish. Couldn’t have done it without you.

Director: Benjamin Swackhamer - @benjamin__swackhamer

Talent: Max Friedlander - @maxfriedlander - Carter Fink -@carter_fink05 - Cooper Loyal - @cooperloyal23 - Fred Tillinghast

Sound Mixer & Associate Editor: Julia McGuigan - @julia_mcguig
Co-Director of Photography (Weekend Unit) - Michael Bernardi - @_michaelbernardi
Composer - Lucas Cleary - @lucascleary_ @prod.lucascleary_

Colour: Fort York VFX - @fortyorkvfx
Colourist: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas - @doncompa90
Colour Executive Producer: Erica Bourgault-Assaf - @ebourgau

Another big thank you to Blackmagic Design - @blackmagicnewsofficial

#cinematography #shortdocumentary #director #filmfestival by @benjamin__swackhamer

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2 months ago

Full Count (Official Trailer)

Short documentary about college baseball athletes journey through college baseball.

Synopsis:
This documentary follows three upstate New York college baseball players, Cooper Loyal, Carter Fink, and Max Friedlander, as they balance the relentless demands of athletics, academics, and personal life. Through unseen access and personal interviews, the film reveals the unseen pressures of being a student-athlete. Through early morning workouts, late-night study sessions, the mental strain of performance expectations, and the fear of injury or an uncertain future. With insight from a professional coach, the story reveals the sacrifices, resilience, and determination behind their pursuit of a lifelong dream to play at the next level.

Credits:

Director: Benjamin Swackhamer - @benjamin__swackhamer

Talent: Max Friedlander - @maxfriedlander - Carter Fink -@carter_fink05 - Cooper Loyal - @cooperloyal23 - Fred Tillinghast

Sound Mixer & Associate Editor: Julia McGuigan - @julia_mcguig
Co-Director of Photography (Weekend Unit) - Michael Bernardi - @_michaelbernardi
Composer - Lucas Cleary - @lucascleary_ @prod.lucascleary_

Colour: Fort York VFX - @fortyorkvfx
Colourist: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas - @doncompa90
Colour Executive Producer: Erica Bourgault-Assaf - @ebourgau

Another big thank you to Blackmagic Design - @blackmagicnewsofficial

#shorttrailer #shortdocumentary #filmcommunity by @benjamin__swackhamer

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8 months ago

New short doc Full Count.

I wanted to share some short clips from the film.

Credits:

Director: Benjamin Swackhamer - @benjamin__swackhamer

Talent: Max Friedlander - @maxfriedlander - Carter Fink -@carter_fink05 - Cooper Loyal - @cooperloyal23 - Fred Tillinghast

Sound Mixer & Associate Editor: Julia McGuigan - @julia_mcguig
Co-Director of Photography (Weekend Unit) - Michael Bernardi - @_michaelbernardi
Composer - Lucas Cleary - @lucascleary_ @prod.lucascleary_

Colour: Fort York VFX - @fortyorkvfx
Colourist: Jose Arturo Torres Salinas - @doncompa90
Colour Executive Producer: Erica Bourgault-Assaf - @ebourgau

Another big thank you to Blackmagic Design - @blackmagicnewsofficial by @benjamin__swackhamer

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9 months ago

Sony - Spec Commercial 🎧

This is a short spec commercial I made with the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K. I wanted to maximize the content I made while having the incredible Blackmagic camera on loan. With no budget and some extra time, I employed new shot techniques to create an spec ad for Sony headphones. This shoot was a great exercise for production under a limited time. A special thanks to @julia_mcguig . I learned about filming dance with Julia and it was such an amazing experience.

(Shot and edited by me) by @benjamin__swackhamer

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a year ago

Sony - Spec Commercial 🎧

This is a short spec commercial I made with the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K. I wanted to maximize the content I made while having the incredible Blackmagic camera on loan. With no budget and some extra time, I employed new shot techniques to create an spec ad for Sony headphones. This shoot was a great exercise for production under a limited time. A special thanks to @julia_mcguig . I learned about filming dance with Julia and it was such an amazing experience.

(Shot and edited by me) by @benjamin__swackhamer

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a year ago

Recently I filmed this Nike spec ad. Had some extra time in my schedule and wanted to create something with no budget — just passion and creativity.

Huge thanks to @jonahbrainard for the incredible drone work.

(Directed by me.)
(Drone shots by Jonah Brainard.) by @benjamin__swackhamer

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a year ago

Recently I filmed this Nike spec ad. Had some extra time in my schedule and wanted to create something with no budget — just passion and creativity.

Huge thanks to @jonahbrainard for the incredible drone work.

(Directed by me.)
(Drone stills shot by Jonah Brainard.) taken in Ithaca, New York by @benjamin__swackhamer

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a year ago

9 to 5 Skate 🛹

This film was shot on the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K and the Sony FX30.

Skaters:
Evan Ranney - @ranney_918
Jonah Smythe - @jonahsmythe_
Cam Smythe - @cam_smythe_ taken in New York, New York by @benjamin__swackhamer

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2 years ago

This is a commercial I recently shot and edited for Versace. This is not an official commercial. I just wanted to share my new cinematography skills. This was shot on the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 with the Angenieux EZ-1 30 to 90mm.

@versace
@blackmagicnewsofficial
@ursamini
@angenieuxlenses
@davinciresolvestudios

#filmmaking #cinematography #director #cinematographer #directorofphotography #cinema #film #dp #specad #blackmagicdesign #ursamini #angenieux #davinciresolve by @benjamin__swackhamer

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