Ben Consoli

@benconsoli

Executive Producer at @bcmedia.video & @wanderlustcontent 🎙️ Podcast @gocreativeshow 🎵 Band @threesecondchances
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We didn’t fake the mountain. We climbed it. ⛰️ The Fidelity creative team tapped @bcmedia.video + @wanderlustcontent to tell a story about personal and financial growth—and we shot it practically. No fake peaks. No shortcuts. Just real climbs, real locations, and a fearless crew. Director @plattino made the call to go old-school, starring @margojain and shot beautifully by @jeremysnell CAST Susie @margojain Climbing Instructor @joslynnpeterson_ CREW Director @plattino DOP @jeremysnell EP @benconsoli Head of Production @connorcrosby Line Producer @allen_putney Climbing DOP @jonglassberg Motion Control Tech @bicegriprecording Drone Team @howgin @nathanmcbride G&E @jessejaco8 @clashcityrocker111 Climbing Team @climbchoss @katekelleghan @becca.droz Art Director - Donna Hattin Wardobe @karissapnw Location Manager - Jeff Petersen Locations @ugclimbing @visitdenver @visitcolorado POST Composer @gavinbrivik Colorist @color_refinery #eldoradocanyon #PracticalFilmmaking #ShotOnLocation #ColoradoFilm #DenverFilm #ColoradoCrew #CommercialProduction #Cinematography #FilmCrew
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4 months ago
Photo Drop! At BC Media Productions @bcmedia.video we’re known for video… but photography has always been part of our DNA and lately, more and more of our clients want it. Here are MORE photos from a recent shoot at Encore Boston, collaborating with the incredibly talented photographer Gary James. There’s something about stills that hits differently. One frame. One moment. We love the challenge and the craft. And we’re always ready for more. Photographer Gary James @garydrj.photog Lighting Tony Ventura @tventuratv Shawn Gauvain Albie Colantonio @albiecolantonio Apophis Films @apophis_films Stylist Lydia Santangelo @lydiasantangelo Assistant stylist: Sarah Kane @sarahkane14 Tailor: Eileen Reardon @e.reardon Hair and Makeup Leads Alexandra Dale @alexandramakeupartistry Maddie Chamberland @maddieraemua Hair and Makeup Assistants Susan Fossa @susanfossamakeup Eliza Dora Jones @lizadorable Agency @artistswithagency
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3 days ago
We just found out that our Fidelity “Upward” commercial, produced by @bcmedia.video and @wanderlustcontent Inc. took home GOLD — Communicator Awards, highest honor... Award of Excellence. @commawards This project was a wild ride. 3am wake-ups. Real mountains. Real exhaustion. Real moments. We didn’t want it to feel like a commercial. We wanted it to feel true. And that only happens when you have the right people all pushing in the same direction. CAST Susie @margojain Climbing Instructor @joslynnpeterson_ CREW Director @plattino DOP @jeremysnell EP @benconsoli Head of Production @connorcrosby Line Producer @allen_putney Climbing DOP @jonglassberg Motion Control - @ryftmoco Motion Control Tech @bicegriprecording Drone Team @howgin @nathanmcbride G&E @jessejaco8 @clashcityrocker111 Climbing Team @climbchoss @katekelleghan @becca.droz Art Director - Donna Hattin Wardobe @karissapnw Location Manager - Jeff Petersen Locations @ugclimbing @visitdenver @visitcolorado POST Composer @gavinbrivik Colorist @color_refinery #PracticalFilmmaking #cinematography #ColoradoFilm #DenverFilm #commercial
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8 days ago
At BC Media Productions @bcmedia.video we’re known for video… but photography has always been part of our DNA and lately, more and more of our clients want it. Here are some photos from a recent shoot at Encore Boston, collaborating with the incredibly talented photographer Gary James. There’s something about stills that hits differently. One frame. One moment. We love the challenge and the craft. And we’re always ready for more. Photographer Gary James @garydrj.photog Lighting Tony Ventura @tventuratv Shawn Gauvain Albie Colantonio @albiecolantonio Apophis Films @apophis_films Stylist Lydia Santangelo @lydiasantangelo Assistant stylist: Sarah Kane @sarahkane14 Tailor: Eileen Reardon @e.reardon Hair and Makeup Leads Alexandra Dale @alexandramakeupartistry Maddie Chamberland @maddieraemua Hair and Makeup Assistants Susan Fossa @susanfossamakeup Eliza Dora Jones @lizadorable Agency @artistswithagency
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16 days ago
This Future of Film panel for @thereeldoover  film festival was really amazing. Great to hear everyone’s perspective, experience and business practices concerning the use of AI technology. It’s the Dos, and the Don’ts, and personally, I like to lean on the law when it comes to that. The consensus is… it’s all about creative advocacy, and it’s gonna take all of us. I look forward to checking out the video and hope to catch up with everyone again soon! S/o and congrats to Devra, Elisa, @joannfcox volunteers, staff, and Chelsea Theatre Works! The Reel Do Over film festival was a success! 🙌🏾🎭🎬🎶 Produced by: @devrasariz @clark_ave_productions & @magenta_haze Moderated by: @benconsoli Panelist: @joancassin @rncorso @camkmorton @kingdon_comm @studiolabnh @malikmasonwilliams @reelsyncmusic @mazeflowermusic
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20 days ago
We’ve received a Boston/New England Regional Emmy® Award Nomination for Outstanding Commercial !! Congrats to the entire @bcmedia.video and @wanderlustcontent team! For this Fidelity commercial, we chose to do this the hard way, real mountain, real climbers, no AI and no shortcuts. It turns out… it was worth it! We couldn’t have done it without an incredible team and of course CONGRATULATIONS to all the nominees. @newenglandemmy Director @plattino made the call to go old-school, starring @margojain and shot beautifully by @jeremysnell CAST Susie @margojain Climbing Instructor @joslynnpeterson_ CREW Director @plattino DOP @jeremysnell EP @benconsoli Head of Production @connorcrosby Line Producer @allen_putney Climbing DOP @jonglassberg Motion Control - @ryftmoco Motion Control Tech @bicegriprecording Drone Team @howgin @nathanmcbride G&E @jessejaco8 @clashcityrocker111 Climbing Team @climbchoss @katekelleghan @becca.droz Art Director - Donna Hattin Wardobe @karissapnw Location Manager - Jeff Petersen Locations @ugclimbing @visitdenver @visitcolorado POST Composer @gavinbrivik Colorist @color_refinery #PracticalFilmmaking #cinematography #ColoradoFilm #DenverFilm #commercial
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1 month ago
Four stories. Four commercials. One incredible team. This marks the final spot in our St. Anne’s Credit Union campaign, and looking back it’s amazing what this crew pulled off—filming two commercials per day across multiple real-world locations, all while keeping every story grounded, authentic, and human. Across the campaign, director Maria Della Croce led the creative vision, with Chris Loughran behind the camera crafting the look and feel of each spot. Ben Consoli served as Executive Producer, with Connor Crosby producing and keeping the entire operation moving smoothly through a fast-paced schedule and constantly changing locations. More than anything, this campaign was powered by an incredibly talented cast and crew who showed up ready to collaborate, problem-solve, and bring these stories to life. Huge gratitude to everyone who made it happen. This final spot, “Home Equity,” closes out the series starring Donna MacClary, sagerudnickk @chrisheuisler Kevin Groppe, Annie Olmsted If you haven’t seen the others ye you can watch all four commercials at the link in our bio. Great teams make big ideas possible. CREW @mariadc6767 Writer / Director @chrisloughran Director of Photography @benconsoli Executive Producer @connorcrosby Producer @carleybyers_ Production Coordinator @joe.mcleish Gaffer @isaac.nelson 1st AC Capri Kuliopulos 2nd AC Peter D’Angelo – Key Grip @doodonnell Audio Technician @cameron_keiber Art Director @scoopyster Set Dresser Alex Stein – Art PA @nicolecoakleystylist Wardrobe @mayalandi Hair & Makeup Olin Meyers – Production Assistant @yairberzo Production Assistant @andrewallenpictures Andrew Allen – BTS Photographer POST @minutemen.post Minutemen Post @color_refinery - Color @toddioaudio - Audio Mix CAST Donna MacClary Kevin Groppe @chrisheuisler Chris Heuisler Annie Olmsted sagerudnickk Sage Rudnick Location: Jennifer Grant - /pages/listings/622b99f7f7f276002185b2ce?utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=listing_sharing #videoproduction #commercial #behindthescenes #productioncompany
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2 months ago
How do you shoot sci-fi without making it feel glossy and fake? Host @benconsoli sat down with cinematographer @jameswhitaker_dop to break down his work on Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, directed by Gore Verbinski. @goodluckhavefundontdie We get into: • Designing genre-bending sci-fi • Letting darkness live in the frame • Shooting performance-first • Making big ideas feel grounded • And whether AI can ever replace a cinematographer James approach is disciplined, restrained, and deeply intentional. If you’re a filmmaker navigating tone, scale, or the future of this industry… this one’s for you. LINK IN BIO!! Special thanks for @fran_entertainmentpublicist #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Podcast #GoreVerbinski
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2 months ago
We built a dorm room from scratch. Spot three of four from @bcmedia.video For the “Student Checking” spot in the @stannescu campaign, we needed a believable college dorm—but all we had was a raw, empty basement. So we transformed it. From blank walls to a fully lived-in student space, Art Director @cameron_keiber and Set Dresser @scoopyster created every detail to make it feel authentic on camera. What started as nothing became a real environment that grounded the performance and sold the story. Director @mariadc6767 shaped the tone, @chrisloughran cinematography made the transformation seamless, and @benconsoli executive produced the campaign with @connorcrosby producing and keeping the entire machine moving across tight schedules and multiple locations. In front of the camera, Efrain Cruz - @4evr.valor / @modelclubinc captured that first taste of independence, the energy of starting something new. Four spots. Four different stories.
Same precision. Same teamwork. Special thanks to Vin Grasso for providing our filming location. CREW @bcmedia.video - Production @mariadc6767 Writer / Director @chrisloughran Director of Photography @benconsoli Executive Producer @connorcrosby Producer @carleybyers_ Production Coordinator @joe.mcleish Gaffer @isaac.nelson 1st AC Capri Kuliopulos 2nd AC Peter D’Angelo – Key Grip @doodonnell Audio Technician @cameron_keiber Art Director @scoopyster Set Dresser Alex Stein – Art PA @nicolecoakleystylist Wardrobe @mayalandi Hair & Makeup Olin Meyers – Production Assistant @yairberzo Production Assistant @andrewallenpictures Andrew Allen – BTS Photographer POST @minutemen.post Minutemen Post @color_refinery - Color @toddioaudio - Audio Mix
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2 months ago
Four spots across multiple real-world locations. Two commercials filmed per day with @bcmedia.video The “Mortgage” spot for @stannescu leaned into something a little different—more intimate, more personal, more about the feeling of home. Shooting in practical spaces meant we could keep everything grounded and authentic, even while moving at a fast pace. Director @mariadc6767 guided the performances with a steady hand, while @chrisloughran cinematography kept the visuals warm and natural. @benconsoli executive produced the campaign, with @connorcrosby producing and keeping the logistics tight as we moved from location to location. In front of the camera, Karen Yang @karenyang99 and Goushi Kubota @goushi.kubota brought real heart to the story—making a financial decision feel human, hopeful, and relatable. 
That’s how you scale a campaign without losing the soul. Special thanks to Vin Grasso for providing our filming location. PRODUCTION - @bcmedia.video CREW @mariadc6767 Maria Della Croce – Writer / Director @chrisloughran Chris Loughran – Director of Photography @benconsoli Ben Consoli – Executive Producer @connorcrosby Connor Crosby – Producer @carleybyers_ Carley Byers – Production Coordinator Olin Meyers – Production Assistant @yairberzo Yair Berzofsky – Production Assistant @isaac.nelson Isaac Nelson – 1st AC Capri Kuliopulos – 2nd AC @joe.mcleish Joe McLeish – Gaffer Peter D’Angelo – Key Grip @doodonnell Doreen O’Donnell – Audio Technician @cameron_keiber Cameron Keiber – Art Director @scoopyster Melissa Cooperman – Set Dresser Alex Stein – Art PA @nicolecoakleystylist Nicole Coakley – Wardrobe @mayalandi Maya Landi – Hair & Makeup @andrewallenpictures Andrew Allen – BTS Photographer CAST @karenyang99 - Karen Yang @goushi.kubota - Goushi Kubota POST @minutemen.post Minutemen Post @color_refinery - Color @toddioaudio - Todd Hrinda Audio Mix
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3 months ago
What can puppetry teach filmmakers about acting, storytelling, and cinematography? LISTEN + WATCH NOW - LINK IN BIO In this episode of The Go Creative Show, host Ben Consoli sits down with puppeteer and filmmaker @andrewgcooper22 (Fraggle Rock) to break down the filmmaking discipline behind puppetry—and why it might be one of the most underrated tools for learning visual storytelling. Andrew shares how puppets demand clarity in performance, intentional framing, and disciplined direction, offering lessons that translate directly to working with actors and cameras. They explore in-camera effects, the resurgence of practical filmmaking, and how creative constraints often lead to stronger storytelling. Andrew also dives into his experience working on large-scale productions and how puppetry informs his work as a writer and director, including a feature film currently in development. Whether you’re a cinematographer, director, or storyteller, this conversation will change how you think about performance on screen. #fragglerock #podcast #puppet #puppetry #filmmaking
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3 months ago
Four spots. Multiple real-world locations. Two commercials filmed per day. This @stannescu campaign was all about moving fast without cutting corners, jumping between practical locations, keeping the energy high, and trusting a crew that knows how to stay nimble under pressure. When the plan is tight and everyone’s locked in, efficiency starts to feel effortless. The @bcmedia.video team, led by writer/director @mariadc6767 with @chrisloughran behind the camera bringing each spot to life, the work stayed grounded, polished, and human. @benconsoli served as Executive Producer, with @connorcrosby producing and @carleybyers_ keeping the entire machine moving smoothly from location to location. This spot was called “Car Loan” and in front of the camera, Nyah Greene - @nyahgreene01 - delivered the kind of performance that makes everything feel easy—even when the schedule is anything but. When everyone’s locked in, fast doesn’t feel rushed, it feels effortless. Filmed at Haverhill Motorcars in Haverhill MA. Special thanks to Steven Lambrou CREW @mariadc6767 Writer / Director @chrisloughran Director of Photography @benconsoli Executive Producer @connorcrosby Producer @carleybyers_ Production Coordinator @joe.mcleish Gaffer @isaac.nelson 1st AC Capri Kuliopulos 2nd AC Peter D’Angelo – Key Grip @doodonnell Audio Technician @cameron_keiber Art Director @scoopyster Set Dresser Alex Stein – Art PA @nicolecoakleystylist Wardrobe @mayalandi Hair & Makeup Olin Meyers – Production Assistant @yairberzo Production Assistant @andrewallenpictures Andrew Allen – BTS Photographer POST @minutemen.post Minutemen Post @color_refinery - Color @toddioaudio - Audio Mix
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3 months ago