Ben Loggins

Executive Supervising Producer, Producer, First Unit Director, Second Unit Director, 1st Assistant Director, Stunt Coordinator & Stuntman. Ben Loggins started his professional career in the 70's after receiving a BBA degree with postgraduate studies in mortgage banking and finance. He started, owned and operated a large and successful commercial mortgage banking and real estate development and management company.

By chance at his 10-year high school reunion, he reconnected with his childhood best friend who was working in the film industry. Ben made a life changing decision to sell his company and change careers. Ben started his film career working as a Stuntman and a Special Effects Technician. Advancing to Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director was a natural progression.

He now enjoys working primarily as an Executive Supervising Producer, Second Unit Director, 1st Assistant Director and Supervising Stunt Coordinator. His forty plus years of experience have affectionately earned him the nickname of "Papa Bear" from his peers on the set. As an integral part of a film's Development Stage, preparing the shooting schedule, line item budget, film incentive and financial package.

During the Production Stage, his responsibilities cover a variety of job descriptions ranging from keeping the film on schedule and setting up action sequences. He also is responsible for setting up the shots, which the director has planned, to adjusting the schedule based on the day to day needs and constraints of the production. During the Post Production Editing Stage he coordinates with the editors and director, assisting in ADR sessions, so that the best images can go to the screen on a timely basis.

For over forty years he has participated in film, TV, Shorts, Music Videos and Documentaries. Some of the titles include Selena, Dallas, Walker Texas Ranger, Robo Cop, Miss Congeniality, Tender Mercies" (Academy Award winner), Boy's Don't Cry (Academy Award winner), The Walking Dead - AMC Series (Golden Globe Award Winner), Transformers, The Gifted, Queen of the South, Havana Darkness, Welcome to Acapulco, The Chosen Seasons 1 - 4 as well as numerous Independent Feature Films.

He has been nominated for two SAG Awards. He created and owns "Ben Loggins dba Motion Picture Stunts".