Ben Richardson
Cinematographer

Ben Richardson Net Worth

Ben Richardson is a Cinematographer, Visual Effects Artist, and Director who is best known for his work on the films Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), Wind River (2017), and The Fault in Our Stars (2014). He has been working in the film industry since his birth and has established himself as a highly respected and sought-after filmmaker.
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Who is it? Cinematographer, Visual Effects, Director

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

Ben Richardson, a renowned Cinematographer, Visual Effects Artist, and Director, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $1.4 million by 2024. Richardson has garnered significant acclaim and recognition for his exceptional work in the film industry. He is most notably recognized for his contributions to critically acclaimed movies such as Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), Wind River (2017), and The Fault in Our Stars (2014). His remarkable talent and creative vision have established him as a prominent figure within the industry, solidifying his impressive financial success.

Biography/Timeline

2004

Richardson met Director Benh Zeitlin in Prague in 2004 and subsequently collaborated on the short film Glory at Sea in 2008. During pre-production on Beasts of the Southern Wild, Richardson shot a test reel which convinced the financiers to approve him as Cinematographer for the film.

2010

Richardson is a Director of photography. Two of his films, Beasts of the Southern Wild and Happy Christmas, have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Beasts of the Southern Wild was also nominated for four Academy Awards at the 85th Academy Awards, including a nomination for Best Picture. His short film Seed won Best Animated Short at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival.

2012

Beasts of the Southern Wild debuted at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival where Richardson won the Excellence in Cinematography Award. For his work on the film he also won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, and was nominated for multiple awards including a Camerimage award and a Satellite Award.

2014

Richardson was born in England and attended Royal Holloway, University of London's media arts degree program. Since February 2014, Richardson has been dating Actress Anna Kendrick, whom he met while filming Drinking Buddies.

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