Ben Wang

Director

About

I’m a documentary and branded content director based in Shanghai, with a passion for real stories, human complexity, and visual storytelling that resonates. Trained in vérité filmmaking and narrative nonfiction, I hold an MFA in Social Documentary Film from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC. My work focuses on capturing honest, emotionally layered moments—whether in documentaries, reality shows, or brand-driven storytelling. 🎞 Portfolio: vimeo.com/benwang 📬 Let’s connect — open to creative collaborations, global co-productions, and stories that deserve to be told.

Country

China

City

Shanghai

Industry

Motion Pictures & Film

Skill

Directing, Video Editing, Documentaries, Branded Content, Avid Media Composer, Cinematography, Graphic Design

Experience

Director

Shining Films

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Shanghai, China

Lead the creative development, visual storytelling, and production execution of both original documentaries and branded content across platforms. · Develop original concepts and narrative frameworks from pitch to final delivery · Direct documentary crews on location in urban and remote settings across China · Supervise pre- to post-production including scripting, shooting, editing, and sound · Collaborate closely with brands, platforms to deliver content that balances authenticity with strategic objectives · Craft bilingual productions (Mandarin-English) optimized for domestic and global audiences

Director’s Assistant

真实传媒有限公司（上海广播电视台纪实频道）

2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

Shanghai, China

Production Assistant

Park Pictures

2019-9 - 2019-12 · 4 mos

Greater New York City Area

• Research treatment images and proofreading scripts • Take notes on agency conference calls • PA on Budweiser commercial • Organize production wrap books