Ben Smallbone

Ben Smallbone, Australian by birth—Sydney, to be exact—has carved out a pretty interesting niche for himself in the film industry. He’s not just some guy behind the camera; he’s got his fingerprints all over some really diverse projects. You might’ve caught wind of “Priceless” (2016), a film that doesn’t shy away from dark, gritty themes and actually tries to say something about human value and dignity. Not your run-of-the-mill flick, that one. Then there’s “Homestead” (2024), which, honestly, feels like a bit of a genre leap. The guy seems to love shaking things up, never sticking to just one type of story. But wait—he’s also had a hand in “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon” (2022), and if you’re a music junkie or just obsessed with legends, that documentary’s right up your alley. It digs into the raw, real parts of Cash’s life, peeling back the layers most folks only hint at. That’s kind of Ben’s thing—he doesn’t gloss over the tough stuff. There’s a sense that he’s always chasing the authentic, the stories that make you sit up and think. Outside the spotlight, Ben’s life isn’t all movie sets and late-night edits. He’s been hitched to Paige Smallbone since 2005—yeah, almost two decades, which is basically ancient history by Hollywood standards. They’ve got two kids, so you know there’s probably a fair bit of chaos and laughter at home, too. All in all, Ben Smallbone’s not just another director with a camera; he’s a storyteller who actually seems to care about the truth beneath the surface.