Ben 🌿
Freelance Filmmaker/DoP, Paddler & Nature Enthusiast
🎬🛶🏞️
Usually found a few paces back on a hike looking for cool bugs & rocks
📍Gloucestershire, UK
Something i’ve been wanting to do for a while now, I decided to make a little film to reflect some of the stories i’ve had the honour of capturing over the years.
It’s also a thank you to everyone who has ever believed in me through this journey, & helped me grow behind the camera. And to the Earth, because well, it’s pretty spectacular 💚 I had such a blast going through these projects to put this together, and revisiting the memories they hold. Mostly built up of projects between 2014-2017, with a few recent personal ones since joining @stillmovingmedia (go check out there for fun team stuff! Super stoked to be part of the team for 3 years now!) All these films are on my Vimeo (link in my bio) if you fancied something to have a cuppa with 😊
Music 🎵: Who We Are by Chad Lawson (Licensed through MusicBed)
#collectionofstories #filmmaking #benarthur #showreel #adventurefilmaking #chadlawson #showreelshareday #filmmakersworld #learnfilmmaking #cleanhandscreate @kevbrady8 @laurakairos @davecorn @impactmarathon @danny_bent @treknepal @theyestribe
The countryside is changing.
So are the people fighting to protect it.
Here’s your first look at Field & Folk, a documentary exploring farming, community and the evolving landscape of the Cotswolds.
Made with farmers, growers, storytellers and local communities across the region.
Find a screening near you - www.cotswoldsfilm.co.uk The Incredible team:
Leaping Fox Films crew
@teasmartphoto , @ben_arthur & @joooe_morgan
Editing @callumread_editor
Music @lawton.mack
Graphics - @starkecreative Illustrations- @katyrosedesign
In partnership with
@cotswoldsnl
And to everyone who said yes to being involved — thank you.
In November, we took on a big challenge: three sets, two films, one day. Weeks of thoughtful and efficient behind the scenes planning from the whole team resulted in a highly-polished and enjoyable day. We are incredibly proud of the team, and excited to share the final films soon!
#branddesign #brandfilm #brandidentity #brandingagency

🎬 That’s a wrap!
We’ve officially wrapped filming for Cotswold: Field & Folk!
The cameras first rolled in July 2024, with our first interviews filmed on 3rd October — and since then, we’ve spoken to 19 incredible folk (some more than once!) across the Cotswolds over the course of a year.
Each conversation offered a different perspective on what’s happening in our landscape — from the challenges faced day to day, to the changes needed to build a more hopeful, sustainable future.
🎥 In total, we’ve captured around 130 hours of footage, now in the expert hands of our editor Callum, who is busy weaving these stories together. Over the next four months, he’ll be shaping the film into its next exciting stage.
💬A note from @Teasmartphoto (Director):
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who said “yes” — who opened up, shared their stories, and trusted us to listen. This project began with just a handful of people willing to get involved, and from there it snowballed. The topic has clearly resonated with so many, and it feels bittersweet to wrap filming — because in many ways, this feels like just the beginning. There are so many more stories to tell, and this film is only the tip of the iceberg.
A huge thank you to the crew and everyone who’s stood by the project — especially @Ben_arthur and @Joooe_morgan (our little Leaping Fox film team 🦊). Their support, creativity, and sheer commitment have been the backbone of this journey.
And finally, to Alana and the Cotswolds National Landscape team — thank you. From the spark of an idea in a cold, wet coffee shop back in November 2023, your belief and support helped take Field & Folk from a passion project to a fully fledged production — giving it the professional weight and integrity it deserves.
Here’s to the next chapter — the edit, the festivals, and the stories still waiting to be told. 💚
#FieldAndFolk #Cotswolds #Documentary #FilmingWrap #RegenerativeFarming #BritishFilm
🎬 Behind the Scenes Magic 🌿✨
We’ve just wrapped up a beautiful few days filming with the brilliant Nia, our Agroecology Specialist, at Jamie’s Farm — and soaking up the family spirit (and lamb cuddles!) with Lucy Robbins, her mum, and gran on their stunning family farm. 🐑💚
The sun was shining, lambing season was in full swing, and the energy on set was full of heart. A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful cast, crew, and hosts — your generosity, knowledge and warmth made this shoot something really special.
We can’t wait to share more of this journey with you — and we’re already gearing up for the next leg of filming in just a few weeks’ time. Stay tuned. 🌾✨
Crew:
@teasmartphoto
@ben_arthur
@joooe_morgan
Nat Barker
Featuring
@jamies_farm
@xrobbinsx
Partnered with @cotswoldsnl
#FieldAndFolk #Agroecology #JamiesFarm #BehindTheScenes #LambingSeason #FarmLife #WomenInFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #FamilyFarms #ComingSoond
🌿✨ The journey begins! We’re excited to share the first trailer for Cotswolds: Field & Folk – exploring how our landscape has changed over time and how we can support a positive future.
This is just the beginning – we’re looking forward to continuing filming in the spring to uncover more stories and views about our incredible landscape. Watch the trailer now and let us know what you think! 🎥🌾
Find out more on our website www.cotswoldsfilm.co.uk!
#FieldAndFolk #CotswoldsFilm #ComingSoon
🌾🎥 First Look: Cotswolds: Field & Folk 🌿✨
We're thrilled to share the very first glimpse of our film, Cotswolds: Field & Folk! This exclusive clip features Ian Wilkinson from FarmEd, offering profound insights into farm diversity and management—key themes in our celebration of sustainable farming and rural heritage. 🌍🚜
Through Ian’s expertise and passion, you'll see how farms in the Cotswolds are shaping a future rooted in balance, biodiversity, and resilience. This is just the beginning of a journey through the stories of the people and landscapes that make the Cotswolds so unique.
Hit play, and join us in exploring the art of thoughtful stewardship. 🐝🌾
📣 What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#CotswoldsFieldAndFolk #FarmEd #SustainableFarming #DocumentaryRelease

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan
Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan

Recently had the opportunity to be the Sound Recordist on the first episode of a new podcast series ‘T In The Garden’ alongside such a brilliant crew! 🎧
This was a fun setup in such a beautiful surrounding deep within the Cotswolds 🌳 For audio, it was recorded using 3 hidden lavalieres (secured with @ursastraps Stickies & rounds of medical tape to secure the surrounding clothing), feeding into the Zoom H6 as well as recording internally to the transmitters.
Alongside, there were 2 overhead booms for backup, secured & protected by @radiuswindshields , recording on the Zoom F3 🎛️
Hosted by Tom Massey and Tayshan Hayden-Smith, the first episode sees them interview DJ / Drum & Bass Producer Wilkinson 🪩
Check out the whole podcast on YouTube - search for ‘T In The Garden with Wilkinson’ 🌿
Production company - @sundaytreatcreative
Director - @amyscott.director
Producer - @producer.shan
DoP - @settingsmedia
Editors - hi.monique @settingsmedia
Camera Operator - @m0.mp4
Sound Recordist - @ben_arthur 👋
Final 2 BTS Photos - @producer.shan
Ready to roll! ☄️ Lovely to capture the Sherston Boules Festival recently! Knowing very little about the sport personally, it was such a warm reception from all I met on the day who shared their insights. There’s something special about community events like this, it’s a great way of bringing folk together
Took the opportunity to mainly shoot on the Samyang V-AF 75mm atop a gimbal - slowly building back up the kit, and didn’t realise how much I missed having a longer focal length - i’m in love with the combo! 😍
Shot & edited in a day, stepping in for @teasmartphoto who usually covers the event, it was a pleasure to attend!
Music 🎶: Woodheart by Hartley
#sherstonboules #sherstonboulesday #sherstonboulesfestival #sherston #filmmaking #sonya7iii #samyangvaf #samyangvaf75 #samyangvaf75mm #samyangvaf24mm #samyangvaf35mm #samyang #DJI #djimini4pro #villageevent #cotswolds #havingaboule

Ready to roll! ☄️ Lovely to capture the Sherston Boules Festival recently! Knowing very little about the sport personally, it was such a warm reception from all I met on the day who shared their insights. There’s something special about community events like this, it’s a great way of bringing folk together
Took the opportunity to mainly shoot on the Samyang V-AF 75mm atop a gimbal - slowly building back up the kit, and didn’t realise how much I missed having a longer focal length - i’m in love with the combo! 😍
Shot & edited in a day, stepping in for @teasmartphoto who usually covers the event, it was a pleasure to attend!
Music 🎶: Woodheart by Hartley
#sherstonboules #sherstonboulesday #sherstonboulesfestival #sherston #filmmaking #sonya7iii #samyangvaf #samyangvaf75 #samyangvaf75mm #samyangvaf24mm #samyangvaf35mm #samyang #DJI #djimini4pro #villageevent #cotswolds #havingaboule

Ready to roll! ☄️ Lovely to capture the Sherston Boules Festival recently! Knowing very little about the sport personally, it was such a warm reception from all I met on the day who shared their insights. There’s something special about community events like this, it’s a great way of bringing folk together
Took the opportunity to mainly shoot on the Samyang V-AF 75mm atop a gimbal - slowly building back up the kit, and didn’t realise how much I missed having a longer focal length - i’m in love with the combo! 😍
Shot & edited in a day, stepping in for @teasmartphoto who usually covers the event, it was a pleasure to attend!
Music 🎶: Woodheart by Hartley
#sherstonboules #sherstonboulesday #sherstonboulesfestival #sherston #filmmaking #sonya7iii #samyangvaf #samyangvaf75 #samyangvaf75mm #samyangvaf24mm #samyangvaf35mm #samyang #DJI #djimini4pro #villageevent #cotswolds #havingaboule
A few sights & sounds whilst out on an evening hike 5.9 miles a few days ago, along the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way, which crosses into 4 different nature reserves! 🪶
Based near Slad in the Cotswolds, ‘twas a refreshing walk to ease the tired mind after a busy few weeks with work. Whilst I usually like to be fully present on walks, it was nice to create something just for the fun of it with limited tools - need to get on some more personal projects soon 🪴
Would certainly reccommend if you find yourself in Gloucestershire, drop me a note and i’ll share the map I used! 🌿
Soundtrack: a spear of summer grass by the talented @badatmath.lofi - check out the EP this is from, it’s a beaut! 🎵
“May your day be full of magic and may you not be too busy to see it” - @bradmontague
#sundayhike #hiking #onthetrail #hike #naturereserve #laurielee #laurieleewildlifeway #wildlifetrust #gloucestershire #gloucestershirewildlifetrust #buzzard #wildflowers #cotswolds #cotswoldslife #greatoutdoors @thewildlifetrusts @gloswildlife
Less than 2 weeks to go until this year’s Yestival! 🥳
Although i’ll be gutted to miss it this one (will be hiking, so there in spirit!), here’s a throwback to the round-up video I had the honour of filming last year, showcasing some of the antics that occurred! Best of luck to the whole team, stoked to hear what adventures come from it! 🌿💫🙌
@theyestribe @campyestival @bigskyoasis
#yestival #yestival2023 #sayyesmore #festivalvideo #eventfilmmaking #gracemesa #adventure #adventurefestival #roundup #sonyalpha #djimavicmini #outdoorfilmmaking #alpacas #bigskyhideaway

A motivator when it comes to long edit days - Elm’s a strict taskmaster, always checking up! 🌿🐢
#videoediting #supervisor #indianstartortoise #tortoiseofinstagram #davinciresolve #filmmakingcommunity
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