I honestly cannot write enough great things about working with BMP Film Co and Ben. They are creative, out-of-the box thinkers who are able to bring your vision to life seamlessly. They are true professionals, delivering phenomenal pieces each and every time I have worked with them. They have the ability to make you feel like you are the only client they are working with and focus on every detail that is important to you and executing your vision. I can't wait to work with them again! I have worked with Ben and BMP Film Co. multiple times at different points in my career. A few details about each project we've been on together... The company I worked with previously, a national luxury publishing company, hired BMP Filmco to showcase prominent Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists in one of their print and digital publications. His team was incredibly accommodating, traveling to each physician's practice to work with them in a comfortable setting. The physicians loved Ben's work so much, many of them hired his team to for additional video work and Photoshoots after being featured in the publication. Now I have stepped into an owner role of an existing private brokerage and hired Ben for a complete overhaul of the image and brand of our company's Founder. Ben and his team once again exceeded my expectations! Emily was amazing! I am a Type A personality with an analytic mind but creative soul and I was struggling to convey the look/image we were hoping to portray. Emily and Ben were saints reading through all of my emails and looking at close to 200 image examples (way overkill) that I had sent over! We wanted something different and I was worried I wasn't describing our goals well enough. But they were able to convey the look and feel to Nick, the photographer, and Kristina, the Make-up Artist perfectly. Boy did Nick and Kristina go above and beyond! They made us look great, made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and produced some of the best images I've seen for a professional "headshot". Our team plans to work with BMP again and again as we expand. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend working with Ben and his entire team! read more

I had the opportunity to first work with Ben Mahoney in December of 2007 as a result of a charity event we organized for the Small Miracle program for the Bear Necessities Kids Cancer Foundation. We learned that 4 young girls with very serious cancer challenges expressed their wish to attend the Miley Cyrus and Jonas Brothers concert at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Brad Stephens, the mayor or Rosemont, heard of our effort to grant these girls wishes and he offered his box seating for the girls and their families to attend and to meet and greet with Miley and the Jonas Brothers. The story got out to channel 7 and channel 2 prior to the concert and the girls became the talk of Chicago. Needless to say this day was a highlight for all involved and we wanted to provide the girls and their families with a picture and video DVD that captured the special memories of that day. We contacted Ben Mahoney regarding our project and after hearing about granting the wishes of these girls, he immediately volunteered to produce and duplicate our DVD at ZERO cost to us or the families..... We couldn't believe Ben's generous offer and it was obvious by the quality of the final DVD that he poured his heart and soul into our project. A year later I crossed paths with Ben at the wedding of a close friend's daughter as he was shooting and producing their wedding video. After reviewing his production I could see why he is in such demand. He has a special eye to capture the right moments and shots but his true talent shows through in his cutting edge production of the video. Our Friends and their daughter were elated with the final production. Ben is a talented artist who stands above his peers at his trade but more importantly he is a good person with a kind heart. We owe our gratitude and appreciation to Ben Mahoney........Brad Springer (Naperville, IL) read more

I work for a nonprofit in West Town and initially contacted Ben about doing a promotional video for our agency (www.onwardhouse.org). He was very willing to work with us with our nonexistent (nonprofit) budget, and we sacrificed nothing in terms of quality of the final product. Creating this video, to be posted on our website and shown at fundraising events, was a project we were unable to find someone willing to work with us to complete for many years. Lizi and Aaron from BMP met with us and helped to create a vision and production schedule before filming. We filmed two whole days worth for our 10 minute video! Needless to say, their editing was superb in selecting the best parts to include in the final video. The turn around time was so quick and they kept in contact with us the entire time. Lizi even took the time to drop off the DVD copies herself! Both Lizi and Aaron were very professional and passionate about their careers in film, which definitely came across in the final edit! They even helped us interview, coming up with very insightful ideas to draw out the best possible material. Both of them worked very hard for us, even knowing that we were getting the video for a steal! Everyone who has seen the video loves it and feels it conveys our agency's mission, legacy and community extremely well. This video will be an invaluable fundraising tool for the organization for years to come! Thank you so much Lizi, Aaron and Ben for helping us create an amazing promotional video and for sharing the feelings of our agency that really come through in the entire video!! This project means a lot to Onward House and we can't thank you enough! read more

The people that show up and give you all that they are. Over the past couple months, I have been preparing the launch for a non profit organization when the crazy idea to film a video came into play I called upon BMP seeking their perspective and advice for not only shooting a video but asking the crazy question if they would edit a video for me (within an unrealistic amount of time between a trip to Haiti + a fundraiser 2 days later) .... they showed up, saying yes. Weeks before my trip, Jack sat down to discuss sound, something I as a photographer had no experience with. He is a great teacher, from explanation..modeling, to having me demonstrate that I knew what he was talking about... I felt completely confident that I learned a new skill very quickly. . Ben took time to discuss and lay out a story that would be used to maximize the time while I was shooting. He worked with me to be sure the messaging would be played through in all my visuals and interviews. Both Jack + Ben were patient with my own creative thoughts and preconceived ideas about film and were great facilitators in making this video a reality. Upon returning, Ben graciously took time out of his busy schedule to compile the footage into a story that would be the messaging for my organization. On the night of the presentation, I looked around the room as the film played....laughter, tears, smiles and a room full of understanding of the mission of Sa Voix. I couldn't have done it with out my friends, that showed up to help me with. Thank you BMP Film Co. You truly are family to your friends + Clients. (yes, ben go ahead and roll your eyes, its long + sentimental...) read more

Fieldglass started working with Ben Mahoney Productions last year on a variety of video and photography-related projects. We've been consistently impressed with the team's professionalism, creativity and flexibility in the variety of projects on which we've worked with them. We've asked Ben's team to take headshots and candid photos at several internal and external events over the past year. From the beginning, it was clear that Ben's team had experience with this sort of photography and we immediately felt assured that we could rely on his team to coordinate and manage the photography process. The turnaround time was less than a week and we were able to quickly post these high-quality photos on our website and social media. We'd absolutely use Ben and his team again for on-site photography. Ben and his team have also been instrumental in many video-related projects for Fieldglass. His team shot footage of concurrent and keynote sessions, as well as testimonial videos during our annual customer event. We were impressed with the professionalism and expertise that Ben's team brought before, during and after the three-day event. Ben also offered creative suggestions for our videos and brought a new perspective to the videos we traditionally shot for this customer-facing event. Perhaps most importantly, Ben and his team are genuine, easygoing and experts at what they do. His team is collaborative and willing to go above-and-beyond in order to ensure a quality experience/project. We'll definitely be working with Ben's team again in the future and are looking forward to it. read more

This year our company, Tropical Storm Technologies, launched a new smart-phone app called TapIt Social that is a great way to meet people in social settings. In conjunction with the launch of the app, we have carried out a number of "launch parties" in a variety of cities. The first one we did was in Chicago and we engaged Ben and his team to document our week and in particular our actual party at "The Joynt." I was so busy that week, wrapped up in the details of successfully promoting our product that I was only vaguely aware of Ben's presence. I remember doing an interview that he filmed, I remember him taking some snapshots of us at various times, and that's about it. But about 10 days later I got an email with an attached video that he had put together for us and it was, in a word, "AWESOME!" I don't have a lot of experience with video, be it shooting or editing, but what Ben created for us was magic. It captured the essence of what we wanted, and it gave us the exact end-product of what we wanted, even managing to capture the look and feel that we wanted associated with our product. If you want to see it for your self, check it out at TapIt Social's Youtube page. We were VERY pleased with Ben, to the point that we tried to hire him to come and shoot our Vegas launch, but just hadn't given him enough planning time. We will definitely work with him again, and provide this review with no doubts at all. He is a +10, Triple "A", 100% kind of guy. read more

We were refered to Ben Mahoney Productions by the staff at the Chicago Opera Theatre. We were working on the Indiana Governor's Art Award Documentary focusing on this years recipients. One of our recipients was performing at this venue. To add to our stress level, because of budgetary considerations, WNIT was not going to be present at the taping, so had no control of what was being shot. We didn't know where the cameras were going to be placed, how it was going to be recorded and how it was going to be mic'd. We had some inital discussions with Ben Mahoney, but for all practical purposes, we were at the mercy of BMP, a company we've never worked with. You can imagine my surprise when I was told by Ben that they were recording with 5 DSLR cameras and would provide digital audio recording of the performer. In several days we received files with 5 different camera angles and and audio file, which we synced on FCP and away we went The product was well shot. The audio recording sounded excellent and we were able to include this Governor's Award recipient's theatre performance as part of her profile. All at an excellent price. I whole heartedly recommend BMP. Did I mention they were a pleasure to work with as well. Angel Hernandez, Jr. Vice President for Production Michiana Public Television Corp. South Bend, IN read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ben Mahoney Productions. Recently, my partner and I decided to adopt our second child and were in a pool of over 300 couples waiting for a child. We needed to do something to help us stand out from that crowd. I had seen a DVD that was done for a colleague's wedding and thought that a video of our family might just be what would set us apart from the rest of the profiles. We contacted Ben and met with his larger team to discuss the project. Immediately, I was impressed with how passionate they were about their work. They took the time to learn about our family and the adoption process. You could tell they really cared about us and wanted to give us the best product they could. The final video far exceeded my expectations! Not only was it shot beautifully (thanks to Aaron!), but it also captured who we are as a family and our hopes for adoption. Elizabeth, our producer and editor, was fantastic! She went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect - from the day of the shoot to all the edits. It is rare to meet a group of folks that are as professional and polished as this team. I can't say enough great things about them and recommend Ben Mahoney Productions to anyone who is looking for video production expertise! read more

We used Ben Mahoney Productions for our wedding and were THRILLED! Working with Ben and his team is one less thing you need to worry about around planning your wedding and your wedding day. I should say more than one thing...Through Ben and his office, I was able to find my hair person (Stephanie Mueller) and then many suggestions for things such as my DJ and Photographer, whom I loved (Amaris Granado from Studio 1147). Working with Ben and his crew is like having your own friends video your wedding. They are laid back, funny,calming, experienced and love their jobs. Trust me when I say; these are all things you need on your wedding day. There were no complications and if there were my husband, to be, and I never heard about any of them. The best is the finished product. Ben's editing is like nothing I have ever seen before. His ability to catch personal moments at just the right time paired with the right music would bring Hulk Hogan to tears. You can really see Ben's dedication and understanding of the personal importance this video has to the bride and groom and their loved ones. I would recommend Ben Mahoney to anyone and everyone for anything they are having done around photography and videography, anyone else would just not satisfy. Lastly, I love his beard! read more

I first met Ben Mahoney back in January 2009! We instantly hit it off! I new that I found the guy I wanted to create business videos with. WE even made a few dance videos together over the past 5 years. Ben and his team always knock it out of the park and are so easy to work with. I have used Ben Mahoney Productions over 10 times and they nail it every time. Their shooting skills are incredible and they always capture all the moments of my events. As good as their shooting skills are, their editing is even better. The way they put my videos together are Incredible. The capture the purpose of my videos in a creative, powerful way! BMP is an extremely trust worthy and reliable company. They always deliver my companies ideas and vision. Sometime I'm a little unclear what direction to go within my production and they always have great ideas to add to the mix. Ben Rocks! So fun to be around! He always has a great attitude and energy. He continues to assemble a great team. I have seen BMP grow over the past 5 years and they just keep getting better and stronger. I'm using BMP to produce my 3-Year #Foodiechats celebration May 12th. So stoked to work with them again! read more

After scouring Yelp for an affordable videographer to document our company's random, "Giant Check Delivery" video, we decided to go with Ben. Not only was Ben awesome to work with, but he is fun...like, really reeeally fun. Him and Aaron picked me up from my hotel, and even had all the supplies I needed for the video (i.e. giant check, confetti, balloons, long story...). I thought the whole project was going to be boring and awkward, but it was actually one of my favorite experiences, ever. Him and Aaron were beyond professional, but definitely took the time to laugh with me over all 1,000 bloopers. Not only was the final product beyond my company's expectations, (we were seriously in awe, I was my boss' favorite employee for like a week because of it) but Ben and Aaron even put together a blooper reel purely for our own enjoyment. We've all watched it at least 6 times...per day. I've been peer pressuring both Ben and Aaron to stay in touch and become REAL friends with me ever since. I think it might be working. I challenge anyone to find a more awesome and affordable videographer than both Ben and Aaron. read more

We utilized BMP to produce a number of videos for our Chicago Heart Ball campaign and were absolutely thrilled with the finished product(s)!! Everyone that we worked with from Ben and Emily to the sound and editing team were top notch amazing. The level of quality, professionalism, talent and dedication is light years above anyone else we have used. From our leadership to our volunteers everyone has commented on how exceptionally produced these videos were this year! The BMP team listened to our needs, brainstormed and discussed ideas and really listened to feedback to make sure our content was expertly produced and our messages conveyed clearly and precisely. We work with numerous vendors to put on an event this size annually and this year - your team Ben, was my absolute favorite to work with. Thank you Thank you for brining your A-game to work everyday and for helping make a difference in the non-profit world and for brining awareness to our mission! We look so forward to working with you and the fab team over there again next year :) !! They are the very best at what they do! read more

I was fortunate enough to meet Ben as an extra in a vodka commercial shoot he did and met the lovely ladies behind Epoch Salon while doing so. I had approached Beth about possibly doing hair/make up for a fashion fundraising event I had put on with my sister's organization and could not have been more thrilled they were on board. Throughout discussing details for the show, Ben offered his talented video skills to capture the event and within a day after the show he already had created an incredible trailer from the show. He has such a creative eye and I was really blown away just by the trailer clip he had created and so excited to see the final product. Ben and the ladies of Epoch Salon Studio have also offered their incredible talent to help in creating my first lookbook/video look book and I couldn't be more excited or in better hands. Overall, Ben and his team are professional, insanely talented, the best at their craft and made a first timer like me feel ease! Plus they have one of the most fantastic studios I've ever seen, bulldog included:) read more

BMP Film Co.'s work has always been of superior quality. No matter the project, direction, or assignment BMP Film Co exceeds expectations in every manner. The videographers aren't just highly skilled, but frequently extrapolate beyond a creative direction or shot list by applying their own creative lens (no pun intended) to the assignment they are given. The directors and producers have years of experience and masterfully direct the team around them. Their editors are extremely efficient in their review of the raw content, imaginative how they piece the content together, and akin to the videographers apply their own creative lens to the editing of their video to produce a finished product that perpetually exceeds my own expectations. It is extremely refreshing to hire a video team, and every time be provided a finished product that leaves me going "Oh shit I didn't even think about doing it like this. This is amazing." No other video team I have worked with routinely gives me this feeling. read more

Ben and his team were very responsive, efficient, and level minded to work with. They came out to film the project with less than a week notice and delivered the video in less than two weeks from the first communication - I was on a extremely tight schedule that I had to submit a personal introduction in video format. I called up Ben, and he immediately pulled together his crew (Emily, Evan, and Aaron) in two days to discuss my storyline, style of presentation, and execution approach. Two days after the discussion, the team (Evan and Aaron) came out for the film shot. Evan and Aaron were extremely friendly and efficient in helping me getting used to the camera and the process went by fast. They delivered the first video same week of the shot, and the final product came two days after. I was very satisfied with the quality of the video and grateful for their efficiency. The entire experience was efficient, pleasant, and comfortable. I would highly recommend BMP for any video production. read more

Thank you to Ben Mahoney and BMP for another wonderful experience. This was my second time working with the crew as part of my annual sporting event weekend. They were responsive, organized, efficient, creative and really helped make my extremely rough vision come to reality! They did a great and cost-effective job from start to finish with ideation, marketing strategy, project management, post-event production, delivery and flexibility to make adjustments on the back-end to finish it off. I had given their team a rough outline of the event and my goals and they were timely, responsive and helped drive social media engagement through delivery and publishing to multiple channels and outputs. After the event, they also helped refine and customize the great player video into a sponsorship version that will help drive future revenue and increased participant satisfaction. Thank you and look forward to working with the BMP team again and again. I highly recommend them! read more

100% happy! I hired BMP to help me introduce my startup company to the world. I didn't know exactly what I wanted or even what I needed but in this visual-forward world, I knew I needed some help! Ben and his team, helped me with ideas to share my vision for the company and capture my future client's attention. They came up with a plan for short videos- 10 -15 second videos to fit the scope of Instagram and 10- 30 second videos with more in depth content. I can't tell you what a difference those made for my business! They helped me with the whole thing, creative and material, plus made us look so good! Not that we aren't great at what we do but if you've ever had a camera in your face, you know how nerve racking it can be! The whole BMP team made our staff feel at ease and comfortable. Lots of laughs and lots of jokes is key! I'll definitely be using BMP again! read more

24/7 City Secrets - A 30 minute lifestyle program airing on NBC5 Chicago - interviewed several production companies to produce a special Switzerland show. Luckily, we decided on BMP for our Production Team.... and it was the best decision we could have made! The crew members were punctual, creative, and worked well under pressure. Ben also worked within our price range and was extra accommodating. BMP displayed a true sense of professionalism with an artistic edge which made a FANTASTIC work environment abroad. You can see several clips from "24/7 City Secrets Visits Switzerland" which aired on NBC5 Chicago here: http://247citysecrets.com/travel-247/page/3/ I highly recommend BMP for corporate jobs, as well as, small businesses, weddings, and domestic/international projects. Agnes Bono-Miles Production Coordinator 24/7 City Secrets on NBC5 Chicago read more

Seven Daughters Winemaker's Blend, Feist and Ravinia teamed together this past summer for a social event targeting our millennial consumer. As viral marketing is on the rise making the decision to capture the evening on video was not in question, deciding who to hire was. That is until we came across Ben Mahoney Productions -- the decision was immediately made. We hired Ben because of his skill to creatively capture emotions in the raw, modern editing style and his unobtrusive nature while filming. Seven Daughters Winemaker's Blend wanted to illustrate through our consumers at the event that our wine is fun, social, unpretentious and perfect for get togethers with your friends. Ben didn't disappoint, he went beyond exceeding our expectations. The video thoroughly captured the essence of our brand in a style that will keep our consumers engaged. read more