Samuell Benta is a director, writer and actor for television and film. He has just directed a block on ITV1’s Emmerdale and previously directed two episodes of the children’s drama Princess Mirror-Belle for BBC Children’s Productions / CBBC. He also 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. Samuell has also directed a documentary for CBBC (currently on iPlayer), and shadowed and directed sketches on CBBC’s Class Dismissed. In addition, he directed his comedy pilot The He Said She Said Show and drama Perceptions.
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
| Television: | |
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| Emmerdale | ITV Studios / ITV1 Director Directed two episodes of the legendary long-running British soap. 2 x 30 min episodes |
| Princess Mirror-Belle (Season 2) | 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 (Season 6) | BBC Children’s Productions / CBBC Director Shadowed and directed scenes on the new series for the CBBC comedy sketch show, following the lives of secondary school pupils as they grapple with everyday life at an extraordinary school full of even more extraordinary teachers! |
| 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 |
| Perceptions | Bentavision Writer & director Drama following the young people of St Raphael’s Estate. 1 x 30 min episode |
| Short Film: | |
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| Happy Fathers Day | Bentavision Producer/Writer/Director/Actor Dylan is plagued by haunting sounds only he can hear. As the occurrences escalate, he searches for answers—uncovering a terrifying connection to his past that threatens everything he loves. |
| Sisters | Bentavision Producer/Writer/Director When Chantelle invites her estranged sister Cheryl over for Christmas dinner, what begins as an attempt at reconciliation soon takes a dark and unsettling turn. As the evening unfolds, buried resentments resurface and the sisters are forced to confront a past neither can escape. What follows is a tense psychological showdown where family bonds are tested, and survival becomes the ultimate stake. |
| Shut Up | Bentavision Producer/Writer/Director Black Mirror Inspired – 2030. In a world where every spoken word costs £50, the rich talk freely while the poor face silence—and death if their balance hits zero. With households barely affording five words a month, text replaces speech, and silence rules. In this story, one couple rebels… |
| Harmless | Director Three housemates have a secret in the cellar, but the police come calling… |
| Kuvina | Director A young girl has trouble letting go of her ex-boyfriend, until she meets a Zimbabwean yoga instructor whilst doing class. |