BEN MOLE
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BLUE CHIP FACTUAL

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Man In The Mirror: (2017)
1 x 90 mins for ITV Studios
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​Feature length scripted drama-doc of the life of pop legend Michael Jackson. Shot in Indiana, L.A. and London.
Clip Reel: 
https://vimeo.com/273294077​
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Last Days (2015)
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6 x 1 hour for Oxford Film and TV and Channel 5 
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Dramatizations of the last days of famous historical characters. Mary Queen of Scots, Julius Caesar, Rasputin, Guy Fawkes, Charles I and Jesus.  Shot in Wales, Bulgaria and Morocco.
Clip Reel: https://vimeo.com/269298976
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Journeys Of The Apostles (2015)
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4 x 1 hour for National Geographic
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Dramatizations of the Acts of the Apostles based on The Golden Legend - a medieval version of Game Of Thrones. Shot in Morocco.
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​Bannockburn 1314 (2014)
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1 x 2 hour for Arcadia Entertainment / Blue Ant
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Feature length scripted drama doc about the famous Scottish battle. A graphic novel style visualization featuring Combat International and months of VFX.
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The Lost Diary Of Doctor Livingstone (2013)
1 hour for Sky / National Geographic TV / PBS
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The
 life of the African explorer David Livingstone. Shot on location in South Africa. Ed Sayer the exec said about the work...  "Ben's work on 'Livingstone' was second to none. He really brought the entire film alive. Use other directors at your peril!"
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Ultimate Warfare (2013)
2 x 1 hour for Arrow Media / Discovery
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Dramatizations of real soldiers' front-line battle experiences from two major historic battles – The Bulge (WW2) and Chosin (Korea). High energy action and VFX-heavy sequences cut with real testimony.
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Jesus: Rise to Power -- Nominated for the Grierson Award. 
3 x 1 hour For Sky  / National Geographic

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A drama-documentary mini-series charting the rise of Christianity, hosted by Dr. Michael Scott. 
Clip Reel: https://vimeo.com/269344375
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The Temple Mount (2012)
​3 x 1 hour doc for National Geographic

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​M
ini series about the history and politics of The Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Shot on location and in studios in Morocco.
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Mystery Files II (2010)
​12 x 30 minutes for National Geographic
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Investigations into famous figures from history including Hitler, Cleopatra and Sitting Bull. 

Winner: GOLD, Best Factual Series, New York Intl. Film and Television Festival.
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Templar's Last Stand (2010)
1 x 90 minute special for Arcadia (Canada) and various international broadcasters
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Blue-chip special about one of the bloodiest battles of the Crusades.
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Mystery Files I (2009)
12 x 30 minutes for National Geographic
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Investigations into famous figures from history including Joan Of Arc, King Arthur, Robin Hood, Lincoln and many more. 
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Winner: SILVER, Best Factual Series, New York Intl. Film and Television Festival
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Ancient Discoveries (2008)
​40 x 1 hour for History

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Flagship series about ancient technology. Involving reconstructions, big stunts, a live burn, a high fall, an elephant battle, with live fire, explosions, animals, hologram graphics, photo-real CGI, studio sets and cinematic locations all over the world. 
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Egypt's Greatest Discoveries (2008)
1 x 90 minutes for Atlantic Productions and Discovery

Writer and Director
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Blue-chip, season-high-rating special about the greatest discoveries of Egypt and what new investigations can reveal. 
  • Bio
  • Credits
  • CLIPS AND REELS
  • commercials
  • virtual production and AI
  • Contact
  • In development
    • The Bridge
    • Bridge -- casting
    • Bridge -- locations
  • PITCHBOOKS