Ben Brady

About

Ben Brady is a Los Angeles–based director and cinematographer whose work blends visual poetry with emotional precision. He's drawn to projects that feel human — grounded in real connection, yet crafted with intention. Whether he's directing a sultry tequila spot or shooting a kinetic brand piece, Ben's style is raw, rhythmic, and unmistakably personal.

He began his career in the camera department, spending nearly a decade learning the craft under icons like Darius Khondji, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Sam Bayer. That hands-on experience shaped his collaborative, crew-first approach — one where trust, tone, and timing matter as much as the frame.

In 2023, Ben was named to SHOOT Magazine's New Directors Showcase, and has since emerged as a go-to for campaigns that need both style and soul.

Clients

Apple Music · Buick · Chrysler · Cava de Oro Tequila · Kid Cudi · Quility · Radiohead · Greenlight · ThirdLove · Nocking Point · Ridge Wallet · DoorDash · Vox Media · WeTransfer · VIOLET GREY · and more.

Press + Recognition

SHOOT Magazine – New Directors Showcase (2023)

LBB Online – "It's Not Who You Know, It's Who You Are"

Shortlisted for multiple spec and branded film awards