Samuell Benta is a BAME director, writer and actor for television and film. He has just directed two episodes of the children’s drama Princess Mirror-Belle for BBC Children’s Productions / CBBC. He created, wrote, directed and starred in his family comedy All About the McKenzies which was commissioned by ITV as a broadcast pilot for ITV2. The show was based on Samuell’s web series All About the McKenzies which ran for three seasons comprising 20 episodes and was acquired for broadcast on London Live. He also directed his comedy pilot The He Said She Said Show and drama Perceptions (which recently launched on Apple TV). Most recently, Samuell directed a documentary for CBBC (currently on iPlayer), shadowed and directed scenes on CBBC’s Class Dismissed.
In addition to acting in his own productions, Samuell has appeared in a number of high profile dramas such as EastEnders E20, Silent Witness, The Cut, Hotel Babylon and Power Rangers Operation Overdrive. Being an actor, he has a deep understanding and unique ability to draw the best performances from artists. He likes to show the truth in human relations with what he films and provoking an audience to think with a twist of inspiration. He is a big fan of comedies, action and drama and has a great eye for detail. Whether it’s a brand new show or already established, Samuell will bring a unique spin to the lens.
Website: www.samuellbenta.com
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| Princess Mirror-Belle | BBC Children’s Productions / CBBC Director Directed two episodes of the second season of the CBBC drama about a young girl and her mischievous mirror double. 2 x 30 min episodes |
| Class Dismissed | BBC Children’s Productions / CBBC Director Shadowed and directed selected scenes on the new series of the CBBC sketch show. |
| My Life – I Just Want to be Me | Bentavision / CBBC Director Documentary following 12-year-old Selah as she welcomes us into her world of dreams and drama. 1 x 5 min episode |
| All About the McKenzies | Bentavision / ITV2 Writer, director & actor Broadcast pilot for ITV2 based on Samuell’s family comedy web series. 1 x 30 min episode |
| All About the McKenzies | Bentavision / Web series / London Live Writer, director & actor The family comedy web series created by Samuell. Series 3: 6 x 22 min episodes Series 2: 6 x 22 min episodes Series 1: 8 x 22 min episodes |
| The He Said She Said Show | Bentavision Writer, director & actor Comedy pilot. 1 x 20 min episode |
| Harmless | Director Comedy pilot – three housemates have a secret in the cellar, but the police come calling… |
| Short Film: | |
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| Perceptions | Bentavision Writer & director Drama following the young people of St Raphael’s Estate. Now available on Apple TV. |
| Kuvina | Director A young girl has trouble letting go of her ex-boyfriend, until she meets a Zimbabwean yoga instructor whilst doing class. |