Benjamin Mathews
Biography
Benjamin Mathews is an Australian award-winning filmmaker, actor, and coach. As a director, Benjamin's work has won over 25 international awards for film, television, comedy, advertising, and documentary, and screened at film festivals all over the world, including Cannes. Ben is the only Australian ever nominated for the Student Academy Awards for his short film Emily. As a writer, he was nominated for an Australian Writer’s Guild AWGIE Award. In addition to film, Mathews has written and directed television for the ABC and MTV, such as BedHead and Deadbeat Dads, documentaries, web series and is currently working on his first feature film, Harvey’s Wake.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Ferg
After participating in an anonymous survey at the request of a mentor, a high school graduate begins to uncover the predatory reality of their relationship.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Henry
At nineteen the world is every kid's playing field, but when Blake's life turns for the unexpected, he has one opportunity to seize what is means to be human.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Jacob
When Jacob, a man presumed dead, reappears three years after leaping from a bridge claiming to be part of a secret government program, his fiancé Katie must decide whether to believe his wild claims - or get him some help.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Dr Lucas Armstrong
The touching story of a teenager who cannot feel and has nothing to live for until he learns to find meaning through love and loss.