Ben​ ​Phan

Owner & Founder

Ben ​is​ ​a​ filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, licensed drone pilot, musician, world traveler, and long-distance hiker. His work carries a strong message of hope and resilience; his mission is to tell stories that heal and create community.  With a professional understanding of both video and music, the willingness to take creative risks, and an intuitive ability to connect, Ben is uniquely skilled at creating meaningful, story-driven art.    

Born Benjamin Binh Phan, the son of a Vietnamese immigrant and great grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Ben has searched for truth within himself and all over the world.  He has hiked over 7,500 miles, completing the “Triple Crown” of long distance hiking - the entire Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.  

As a professional creative for over a decade, he has mastered the technical, interpersonal, and artistic skills needed at the highest level of production.  His work has screened all over the world, including at Film Festivals in London, Amsterdam, Florence, Vienna, and Atlanta.  

  • Gavin Stewart

    EDITOR

    Gavin is a multidisciplinary storyteller with an incredibly diverse skill set. His experience as a professional dancer gives him a truly unique perspective as a video editor. With a deep understanding of rhythm, story, and timing, he is a master at crafting powerful and impactful films. In addition to video editing, he and his wife Vanessa run Stewart/Owen Dance, the resident dance company of the prestigious Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Justin Mitchell

    CINEMATOGRAPHER & LICENSED DRONE PILOT

    Justin has powerful creative vision and the technical skills to achieve it. His work has taken him all over the world, from Fiji to Kyrgyzstan to his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With over 16 years of professional experience, he has mastered a wide range of filming and lighting techniques. In addition to working with Ben Phan Studios, Justin runs his own production company, J. Mitchell Productions.

  • Daniele Pizzo

    PRODUCER

    Dan is a creative, technical, and logistical genius. His ability to manage a team and support production from behind the scenes is truly unparalleled. He is capable of multitasking, creative problem-solving, and finding a way to get things done in the most demanding of circumstances. Throughout the challenges of production, his smile, humor, compassion, and empathy are always present. In addition to working with Ben Phan Studios, Dan and his wife support grassroots work through their organization, Counterflow.