Screen Star of Tomorrow 2015, Ben Aston is a filmmaker whose work has been described as ‘poignant, hilarious, heart-warming and terrifying.’
His short film HE TOOK HIS SKIN OFF FOR ME premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and has gone on to be viewed over 10 million times across the internet. His comedy short RUSSIAN ROULETTE won the Jury Prize at Sundance London and went on to compete at Sundance and dozens of additional festivals, eventually premiering through The New Yorker.
Ben has four Vimeo Staff picks. His diverse body of work includes content for Red Bull, Omaze, McDonalds, Dell, and Virgin Trains.
He has worked with Film4, Netflix and XYZ Films on his feature slate and is currently in development on an original series for The Ink Factory.
He lives in London with his partner Maria and his tiny, adorable dog.