Bennett Media Studio presents "TANGO"

Bennett Media Studio presents “TANGO”

A few years ago I was in Shanghai walking down Madang Road near the classy Xintiandi. A lively street with many upscale shops, restaurants, galleries, I was then struck by these hanging posters on the street ( think Tribeca Film festival posters) with some very clever art. The images were...
Amazon Christmas Commercial with Late Night Seth Meyers at BMS

Amazon Christmas Commercial with Late Night Seth Meyers at BMS

We finished shooting a TV Commercial for Amazon, featuring Late Night host Seth Meyers, here at BMS. The script is quite funny, and Seth was right on target. It was filmed in multiple locations throughout the house, and also featured Seth’s brotherJosh in the story. What is it about? As...
Netflix Commercial with Ricky Gervais : Shoots at BMS

Netflix Commercial with Ricky Gervais : Shoots at BMS

Smuggler films was in Bennett Media studio, shot a new piece for Netflix, featuring the very funny Ricky Gervais. Click above to check out the video. Also, don’t forget to check out the outtakes for more laugh. His new show is called “Derek”, and you should try to watch it…if...
Amar'e Stoudemire & the Relativity Sports at BMS

Amar’e Stoudemire & the Relativity Sports at BMS

This October, NBA Star Amar’e Stoudemire visited Bennett Media Studio and shot a funny behind-the-scene style promo video. It’s for the upcoming film “BEYOND THE LIGHTS” that he produced. Let’s see how much he was a hands-on producer.   Here’s the blooper of Amar’e and his teammate Iman Shumpert.  ...
Bobby Flay + BMS on Youtube!

Bobby Flay + BMS on Youtube!

As you all know, Bennett Media Studio had been hosting the popular cooking show with star chef Bobby Flay called “Brunch @ Bobby’s” and “Bobby Flay Fit”. Here’s the playlist of “Bobby Flay Fit” and some of the videos of “Brunch @ Bobby’s”. Enjoy!   “Bobby Flay Fit” at BMS...
Saturday Night Live "24 Hour Energy Drink"

Saturday Night Live “24 Hour Energy Drink”

Another episode of Saturday Night Live was filmed at the Studio and home of BMS. This short film, shot on a Friday, was aired on the Live Show the following evening at 11:30pm. The SNL Producers know the meaning of quick turnaround time: 24 hours from shooting, editing, and on-air.  This is the third time...
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Glenn Tilbrook at Bennett Media Studio

Glenn Tilbrook at Bennett Media Studio

Glenn Tilbrook plays “Product” on Culture Catch! from Dusty Wright on Vimeo.
Fashion Designer Sally Wu showcased 2010 new collection at Bennett Media Studio

Fashion Designer Sally Wu showcased 2010 new collection at Bennett Media Studio

Fashion Designer Sally Wu launched her personal line with her 2010 New Collection, shot at Bennett Media Studio. Photos and music by Ed Bennett. Created with Canon 5D and Aperture 3. 5D Aperture 3 from Bennett Media Studio on Vimeo.
O Zhang and Ed Bennett screen film at Queens Museum of Art.

O Zhang and Ed Bennett screen film at Queens Museum of Art.

O Zhang and Ed Bennett screen film on SinoVision (TV) 美国中文电视 Artist and filmmaker O Zhang’s new film,  “THE DREAMS OF ANNA MAY WONG “(shot at BMS on Jan 29,30, 31 see post), with original score by Ed Bennett, had a screening for friends and crew at the Queens Museum of Art on Sunday, March...
“Game Change” Book signing and discussion at BMS. Hosted by DL21C.

“Game Change” Book signing and discussion at BMS. Hosted by DL21C.

“GAME CHANGE” the  NYT #1 Bestseller at BMS. On Thursday, February 18, DL21C  (www.dl21c.org ) produced a book signing event and informal discussion with the authors, Mark Halperin, of Time Magazine and John Heilemann, of New York Magazine. The evening was moderated by the NYTimes’s Jodi Kantor reporter who covered the Obama campaign for two...
Avatar star Zoe Saldana photographed by Art Streiber @ BMS

Avatar star Zoe Saldana photographed by Art Streiber @ BMS

InStyle Magazine produced an editorial on Avatar star Zoe Saldana with LA-based photographer Art Streiber at Bennett Media Studio. She was photographed  here in our kitchen and living room for a full day’s photo shoot. Zoe was cooking in Ed’s kitchen with her mother, showing some of her favorite dishes to photographer Art Streiber for...
“Anna and Dreams” by O Zhang filmed at BMS with original music by Ed Bennett

“Anna and Dreams” by O Zhang filmed at BMS with original music by Ed Bennett

Visual artist and film director O Zhang filmed her new production, Anna and Dreams, here at Bennett Media Studio.  I am hard at work as the Music Composer for the project.  Anna and Dreams is part of the Piccadilly Revisited project, which is a film and video, dance, music and drama performance inspired by the...

Sally Potter, Director of “Rage”, Interviewed at Bennett Media Studios

Sally flew in from London to do this interview with us. Dusty Wright interviewed her about this fascinating film which is more a series of Monologues, intertwined around a central plot of Fashion, beauty, Hubris, Murder and Mayhem. Sally Potter takes many chances with her  series of monologues which provide a murder mystery and a...
“Law and Order” Filming at BMS

“Law and Order” Filming at BMS

NBC Universal Television is currently producing the eleventh season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. It is a spin-off of the original hit show and stars Chris Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, and Ice-T. This episode called “Saviour”, was filmed here at Bennett Media Studio. Watch for it on-air in 6 weeks....

Music Video by Esther Ku produced at BMS

This Music story was shot at the studio and was written and performed by Ku. Camera was a Canon 5D Mark11, DP was Ed Bennett. Editing by Sam Oh. One of The KuKu Girls, Esther Ku, recently finished this music video at Bennett Media Studio.
VIP Talent Connect at Bennett Media Studio

VIP Talent Connect at Bennett Media Studio

We held a Talent Networking event here at the Studio. While it was a cold day, for sure, the lively conversations and entertaining speakers tended to warm us all up.
Sing For China Event

Sing For China Event

The Sing For China Tour brought three of China’s indie-rock bands to Bennett Media Studio on September 24th. There was a U.S. Tour for 28 days in August/September as part of an effort by the Chinese music community to raise funds for the China AIDS Orphan Fund. The Tour went coast-to-coast via the Sing For...
Ed appears on a Radio Show discussion of the Rage Against The Machine upsets "X Factor"

Ed appears on a Radio Show discussion of the Rage Against The Machine upsets “X Factor”

I appeared on a Radio Show tonight speaking about the Facebook campaign to bring Rage Against The Machine to number one on the UK Charts. Rage Against the Machine has claimed the prestigious No. 1 spot on the British singles chart on the last Sunday before Christmas, marking the first time in five years the...