Want to collaborate?
I’m curious! Who are you? What are you building, and why now?
If it resonates, I’ll propose a short call.
That will safe us weeks of email and we’ll find clarity quickly.
Let’s talk.
Voice notes are welcome. Essays too. No pressure.
Benja
Benjamin Wedemeyer
Everything you need to know
What happens after I reach out?
I read every message myself – and then I will reply with ChatGPT.
Jokes aside: I’ll always get back and if it feels like a match, I usually suggest a short call.
It’s usually the fastest way to understand the situation.
What budgets do you typically work with?
It’s a bit like asking what a car costs.
It depends on where you’re going — and what it needs to handle along the way.
For me, it’s not primarily about budget, but about whether a project has the potential to move something.
In an ideal world, I’d love to support every meaningful project — regardless of whether it’s paid or not.
At the same time, there’s a practical reality:
The more space a project has — in time and resources — the deeper I can go.
More shooting days, more presence on location, more care in the edit.
And usually, more impact.
If the budget is tighter, my first approach is to ask:
How can we design something that serves multiple purposes — instead of simply reducing scope and expecting the same result?
And regardless of the specifics, I always start with the same question:
What is meant to emerge here — and what must not get lost in the process?
Everything else is usually best figured out in a short call.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. I move between countries often and I build projects around real locations. If you tell me where and when, I can usually make it work.
How far in advance should I contact you?
It depends a little on the season and my availability.
In general, if there is a fixed date, earlier is always better.
What kind of projects do you not take on?
I do not attach my work to things that feel ethically off to me. If your project relies on exaggeration, manipulation, or “image over substance,” I am probably not the right person.
Do you offer editing-only?
Very rarely.
It depends on the material and whether a story can be shaped from what already exists.
