BEN NISSEN
CINEMA
NOWHERE MIND
Released theatrically and across streaming platforms in October 2018, Nowhere Mind is the first feature film that I wrote, co-produced, directed, filmed, and edited. You can watch it in its entirety on Amazon Prime, iTunes Movies, Youtube, Google Play, Tubi, and Vudu. You can also follow it on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
tilt BY palm ghosts
A music video produced with Odd Commodity for Nashville’s Palm Ghosts. My role was director, cinematographer, editor, and colorist.
ACID BLACK WINDOW BY KILL SCENES
A music video produced with Odd Commodity for Kill Scenes, a Chicago-based band. My role was director, cinematographer, editor, and colorist.
SLEEVELESS HEARTS BY THE OKAY LAKES
A music video produced with Odd Commodity for The Okay Lakes, a Chicago-based band. My role was director, cinematographer, compositor, colorist, and editor.
AVERAGE WHITE MAN BY WORK PARTY
A music video produced with Odd Commodity for Work Party, a Chicago-based band. My role was director, cinematographer, key animator, colorist, and editor.
broken beautifully BY THE JAB
A music video produced with Odd Commodity for The Jab, a Chicago-based rock band. My role was director, cinematographer, colorist, and editor.
DANK MISSISSIPPI BY THE JAB
A music video for The Jab, a Chicago-based rock band. My role was director, cinematographer, colorist, and editor.
RIOT BY THE JAB
A music video for The Jab, a Chicago-based rock band. My role was director, cinematographer, editor, colorist, and visual effects artist.
THE WOMEN OF KOPANANG
A documentary short film about the Kopanang Community Trust Project near Johannesburg, South Africa. My role was co-director, cinematographer, and editor.
INTERIOR DEFINE: JASON WU COLLABORATION
Produced in early 2019 for Interior Define. My role was cinematographer and colorist.
THE SKY WE SCRAPE: SWEET VERMOUTH
A music video produced in 2013 for The Sky We Scrape that I directed, filmed, and edited.
INCINERATION
Originally produced to be a music video, Incineration evolved into a science fiction short film about the future of capital punishment that I wrote, directed, and edited.
INSPECTOR OWL: MOUSEY
A 2012 music video for Inspector Owl that I directed, filmed, edited, and produced visual effects for.
25N CO-WORKINg
Produced in 2018 for 25N Co-Working, my role was cinematographer and colorist.
PRAYERS OF DEATH
A documentary/horror short film about praying mantises that I directed, filmed, and edited.
CONSCIOUSNESS EXPLORERS: THE BASIS FOR NOWHERE MIND
A short documentary film that dives into the theories behind Nowhere Mind. My role was writer, director, editor, and visual effects artist.
INSPECTOR OWL: CLEVER GIRL
A 2007 music video for Inspector Owl that I directed, filmed, edited, and produced visual effects for.
GROUPON PROJECTS
The following videos were produced for Groupon while I was either an in-house Videographer/Editor, Video Manager, or Art Director there. While some of these videos still accurately represent the current brand and nature of the company, not all of them do. Placing these videos in this context is only meant to showcase the quality and type of work I have produced for Groupon, and not intended to advertise or represent Groupon in any way.
groupon ad spot: there’s a groupon for that
A 15 second pre-roll ad for Groupon produced in 2020. My role was editor/motion designer and sound mixer.
BARTENDING & MIXOLOGY: GROUPON CATEGORY VIDEO
A 2018 Groupon category video about bartending and mixology. My role was director and cinematographer.
BUILT-WITH-GROUPON: LATIN RHYTHMS
A Built-With-Groupon video for Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance and Performance. My role was co-cinematographer and colorist.
GROUPON BEAUTY
Produced in 2016 for Groupon. My role was cinematographer, editor, and colorist.
GROUPON HOLIDAY PROMOTION 2014
A 2014 holiday promotion for Groupon. My role was director, cinematographer, and stop-motion animator.
BUILT-WITH-GROUPON: MAZI DANCE FITNESS
A 2019 case study produced for Groupon about MaZi Dance Fitness. My role was cinematographer and colorist.
GROUPON MERCHANT: PENROSE BREWING COMPANY
A video produced for Groupon about Penrose Brewing Company. My role was co-cinematographer and colorist.
GROUPON CATEGORY VIDEO: SANDWICHES
A category video for sandwiches produced in 2017 for Groupon. My role was animator and editor.
PAY-WITH-GROUPON PROMOTION
A use-case video for a Groupon product that launched in 2015. That product has now been rendered obsolete by credit card-linked products. My role was cinematographer, editor, visual effects, and colorist.
groupon ad spot: there’s a groupon for that
A 15 second pre-roll ad for Groupon with a focus on dining, produced in 2020. My role was editor/motion designer and sound mixer.
BUILT-WITH-GROUPON: JUPITER WATER TOURS
A short piece about how Groupon helped Jupiter Water Tours get back onto their feet after Hurricane Irma. My role was director, cinematographer, and colorist.
GROUPON MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION 2017
Produced for Groupon in 2017 for Mother’s Day intended to showcase real young moms with their children. My role was co-cinematographer.
GROUPON OVERNIGHT
Produced in 2016 for Groupon. My role was director, cinematographer, and editor.
GROUPON SOCIAL: TUG-OF-WAR
A product promotion video I directed, filmed, edited, and colorized for Groupon’s social media.
GROUPON LOCAL PORTRAIT: B’GABS GOODIES
A Groupon Local Portrait video for B’Gabs Goodies. My role was co-cinematographer and colorist.
GROUPON: AFTER DARK COLLECTION
This video was intended to promote adult products sold on Groupon Goods. My role was director, cinematographer, animator, and colorist.
GROUPON GOODS: PRODUCT REEL
A reel of product videos produced for Groupon between 2013 and 2015. I filmed, edited, and/or created visual effects for each.
GROUPON PRESENTS: BEAUTYNOW
BeautyNow was intended to be a health, beauty, and wellness brand under Groupon’s umbrella. This video was produced in 2017 to introduce businesses to it. My role was director, cinematographer, editor, and colorist.
PSA’S
THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CAFE
A short PSA about religious discrimination for the organization Truth Wins Out produced in 2014. My role was co-director, cinematographer, and editor.
WILL INDIANA’S “RELIGIOUS FREEDOM” BILLS BACKFIRE?
A short PSA about religious discrimination for the organization Truth Wins Out produced in 2015. My role was co-director, cinematographer, and editor.