1. Personal details
Name Ben Goldstone
Address 3 Woodland way, woodford green, IG80QG
Email ben.goldstone@gmail.com
Mobile 07783563708
Date of birth 07/08/00
Nationality British
PERSONAL STATEMENT
For my A-LEVELI decidedtotake performingartsandmediaas I feel thatbeingadirectorismy best
and favourite partof the filmingindustry.Inmyfuture I reallywantto become a directorasthat's
whatI’ve beenfocusingon. Iam a veryhard workingpersonandlotsof my hobbiesare about
mediastudies.Mymainhobbiesare towatch moviesorTV to see how everythinghasbeensetand
so that I can learnmore aboutbeinga director.I love towatch tricky,filmsandtvprogrammesthat
seemtrickyas lotsgo on withnewcharactersand what not.I thinka directorneedstohave certain
skillssuchas have exceptional artisticvisionandcreative skills,have unerringcommitment,have a
deeppassionforfilmmaking,be astrongand confidentleader,make decisions.Delegateand
collaborate withothers,have excellentcommunicationandinterpersonal skillsandtoinspire and
motivate the team.Ifeel like include all theseskillsasit'ssomething I’mreallyfocusingonas I really
wantto lookfurtherintobecomingadirector.
In 2016 three of us made a musicvideoandI was the mainactor, a year laterwe made a horror
trailerandagain I wasthe main character butfrom thenonwardsIhave realisedthatI wantto look
intobeinga directoras itseemssomuch more interestingandenjoyable.
A LEVEL - Performing arts
Media
GCSE - Maths D
English C,D
Media M,M
Religious studies D
Science M.M
ICT D
2. Outdoor/indoor activities
● Football
● Basketball
● Making an outdoor movie
● Acting
● Reading books
● Reading magazines
● Watchingfilms
● TV
I love to travel to different places as I think I need to experience so many new things. I think
in the next few years I’m planning to go on a gap year as i feel this will show me some great
places that I will only get to experience once as it's a once in a lifetime experience. One of
my favourite things to do is go to the cinema with my friends because i love to watch films
especially to see if knew films have changed in a better style. I always keep up with new
trailers and can't wait to see it. I love to draw plans such as storyboards to hopefully show
in the future and maybe it could lead to a film that I direct as that's my dream. I like to go to
museums that are usually based on filming and how directors are made. I love music, i think
it helps me get through the day.
I have a blog called (bgoldstone.wordpress.com) which holds all of my work from year 12
and I’m still carrying it on. Having a blog is such an easier way so i don't lose my work and so
others can see it in an easier way. I’m looking to take a media course at university as I think
it's the best options for a media course. However i still want to look for a part time job so I
can start work experience at the same time I go to university. As I’m looking to be a director
I’m planning to apply for a media course that includes learning about directors as that's
what I’m mostly interested in.
My favourite genres
● Horror
My favourite film is the conjuring
● Comedy
I love Adam Sandler films
● Action
I love Fast and Furious
● Fantasy
my favourite film is Harry Potter
3. SUMMARYOF SKILLS ComputerSkills
● Adobe flash
● Powerpoint
● Final cut pro
● Word
● Moviemaker
Work Experience
In 2015 I worked in Jump evolution I wanted to see what my skills were, it's a trampoline
place for families but mainly for children. I have worked in a sweet shop that was called MR
simms this job helped me boost my confidence up with helping customers. I no longer work
in these places and I’m working in a company called wacky booth as this is along the lines
about film and it teaches me about a new software that I have never seen before and it also
boosts my confidence up to speak to people I’m not familiar with.
My reasons to why i had to quit these jobs was due to school coursework.
Reference
Mrs G stern Mr S. Noah
23 meadway avenue 29 forest road
Woodford Buckhurst hill
Essex Essex
Ig80qg ig90qg
