Ben has been active in the video world since the late 90’s when he was commissioned to work on a promo video for Jaguar. With a degree in Multimedia under his belt, he eventually went on to form Media Brighton, which has evolved from the all-encompassing creative agency it was then, to the video production company it is today. During his video career, he has produced videos for Nokia & Michelin worked as a co-producer for IEX (aired on the Extreme Channel and Sky Sports) and edited projects for BP and the bank BNP Paribar. A self-confessed video geek, his brain acts as a sponge for anything video-production related and as such, his video tool-box is always expanding. Ben loves thinking on his feet and squeezing the most out of every filming moment. To satisfy his creative streak, he writes and produces his own music, which often finds its way into his videos. He’s produced an award winning short film. When doing neither of the above, Ben likes to let off steam kitesurfing or snowboarding and regularly captures high octane sports footage with his GoPro strapped to his craft or body.

Annelies Simon (Van de Velde) studied Product Design at the University of Brighton, before turning her creative talents to writing and presenting. Having worked as an Online PR Consultant & Copywriter at leading search agency Propellernet and as a freelancer, she’s written copy and scripts for leading brands such as Animal, Mark Warner and Family Investment. An experienced singer and performer, she also brings an elegant and energetic presence to the screen as a presenter and voice over artist. Currently a presenter on the online Kite Show, she’s appeared on the Extreme Sports Channel and in a more corporate role for dotDigital, Brokerfish.com and others. Her voice has appeared on national TV adverts, is regularly used in Media Brighton videos and can be heard when she performs with electro-pop band KOVAK. She has a natural knack for organising, but also enjoys letting her hair down kitesurfing and snowboarding on days off.

Alessandra just recently graduated with a degree in Media Studies from the University of Brighton, studying a vast range of subjects; from photography, marketing, video production, journalism, to film studies. She spent her last year of University producing her own video dissertation, creating a documentary exploring the fascinating world of Comic Con and cosplay. Alessandra has always had a passion for film & television, as well as editing, and has interned at Legendary Entertainment in Los Angeles & Ricochet here in Brighton, during her studies. She joined Media Brighton in 2015, and has really developed her skills in editing, as well as doing some motion graphics and learning web design. 

Sean has a background in TV working in the lighting team on shows such as East Enders. He has produced 2 self funded feature documentaries. Sean has been a part of our go to team since 2011 and has been involved with many music video, short films & adverts over the years.