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Lockdown Boredom to Marvel: Film Fan's Rise
3 Oct
Summary
- Watched 800 films during lockdown, sparking a career shift.
- Worked as an assistant director on Apple TV's Slow Horses.
- His short film 'Keys' premiered at Worcester Film Festival.
During the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, Benjamin Williams, then 28, watched an astounding 800 films, a period that significantly shaped his career. Initially dreaming of animation, his film studies opened new avenues, leading him to work on major productions.
Williams recently served as an assistant director on Apple TV's popular spy thriller series, Slow Horses, starring Sir Gary Oldman. He described this experience as highly educational due to the extensive time commitment and the opportunity to work with acclaimed actors.
His other notable projects include work on Marvel's VisionQuest and additional photography for 'The Christophers' with Sir Ian McKellen. He also contributed to 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan,' the 'Squid Games' reality show, and the 'Peaky Blinders' film, 'Immortal Man'.
Williams' own short film, 'Keys,' premiered at the Worcester Film Festival in September and has been nominated for 'best local film' at the Birmingham Film Festival. He credits his success to making good impressions, hard work, and a talent for networking within the industry.
