Ben Hetherington
About Me
My name is Benjamin Robert Hetherington and writing is a passion I first discovered as a primary school student. Being given the artistic freedom to express myself through written composition was a release that I enjoyed, but would not fully appreciate until the latter stages of my academic development.
Having set myself the goal of completing a law/business degree and discovering that such a vocation was not my calling, I terminated my studies at QUT and spent 2004-2006 in a professional soul-searching limbo, chancing my hand at work on an Island Resort, in Manual Labour, and other diverse industries. During this time, the realization that my true vocation was as a writer became stronger and more undeniable, as I immersed myself in prose, poetry and screenplay writing.
In late 2006, I made the bold decision to commence as a first year Film Student at Queensland School of Film and Television, as of Semester 1, 2007. During my time since at QSFT, I have enhanced my passion for writing, finding inspiration in my talented peers, as well as refining my screen/tv writing style.
When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my partner Trine, and my friends. I am also an avid Canberra Raiders (rugby league club) fan. I enjoy karaoke/muso nights, as well as listening to music from artists as varied as the 'Beatles' and 'Incubus.
Filmography:
- 'The Traveller' (2007)- Queensland School of Film and Television- Casting/Continuity
- '$888,888' (2007)- Queensland School of Film and Television- Writer/Casting/Post Production Supervisor
- 'Hotel Chelsea' (2008)- Queensland School of Film and Television- Writer/Casting/Continuity
Latest Articles
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Into the Wild Film Review
Sean Penn's screen adaptation based on the biopic about a university graduate, who rids himself of all material possessions to live a life of simplicity in Alaska.
Feb 24, 2009
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The Black Balloon Movie Review
Rhys Wakefield plays a 15 year old boy, tired of living in the shadow of his dependent,autistic older brother, who is inadvertently restricting his individuality.
Feb 14, 2009
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Gran Torino Movie Review
A bigotus Korean War veteran puts aside his bitter and resentful emotions, to protect a Hmong boy, from being lured into the dangerous world of gang warfare.
Jan 25, 2009
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Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging Movie Review
Writer/Director, Gurinder Chadha, follows up her cult classic, Bend it Like Beckham, with an other laugh-riot teen film.
Jan 24, 2009
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The Wrestler Movie Review
Comeback kid Mickey Rourke pulls off a 'Rocky' in this tale of a once famed, but still highly respected professional wrestler living a life of isolation.
Jan 19, 2009
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Yes Man Movie Review
Carl Allan, a man struggling for an escape from his unadventurous existence, finds his fortunes turn for the better when he begins to say 'yes' to everything.
Jan 10, 2009
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Stop-Loss Movie Review
Screen heartthrobs Ryan Phillippe (Cruel Intentions) and Channing Tatum (Step-Up), trade in their pretty boy images for a set of fatigues, in this gritty political drama.
Jan 6, 2009
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Marley and Me Movie Review
The adaptation of journalist John Grogan's best-selling novel, based on the triumphs and turmoil of his relationship with his dog, Marley, throughout his short lifetime.
Jan 1, 2009
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Bedtime Stories Movie Review
Walt Disney Pictures and Happy Madison, have teamed up to create an original and hysterical film about the power of two young children's' wishes, to make the bedtime stor
Jan 1, 2009
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Drilbit Taylor Movie Review
A homeless man uses all his charisma and cunning to con a group of pubescent boys, into paying him, in return for his protection against a pair of high school bullies.
Dec 28, 2008
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