BENJI EDWARDS
DGA 1ST AD
24+ years as a DGA 1st AD and still genuinely enjoying it - which feels like an achievement in itself.
I’ve worked on commercials and TV productions all over the UK and around the world, tackling everything from large-scale stunts, tracking vehicles and hundreds of extras to cars, boats, planes, helicopters, drones, VFX, fashion, beauty, food, VIPs, celebrities, kids and just about every variety of animal.
I love a challenging shoot: complicated logistics, ambitious ideas, tight schedules and lots of moving parts. My job is to turn all of that into a set that feels organised, calm and enjoyable to work on.
Whether it’s a huge international production or a smaller, fast-moving shoot, I bring the same thing: experience, preparation, straight talking, a sense of humour and a determination to get the day done properly.