“Ken is a brilliant creative force. As a writer, he leaves no stone unturned. His specificity, emotional literacy, firm grasp of plot and sheer honesty in the depiction of characters always leaves me full of admiration. A Ken Bentley script is fearless in its ambition and impact. As a director, he is a master of all the organisational requirements as well as casting beautifully and working delightfully well with actors, who find themselves happy and able to take risks in the relaxed atmosphere Ken generates, and his attention to detail with post-production is meticulous, yet he has a real ability to welcome the creative input of others.”

— Nicholas Briggs, Executive Producer

“Ken treats everybody equally, whether you’re John Hurt or an actor fresh out of drama school. He has a unique no-bullshit manner and the vibe in the studio is always fun. I love working with him.”

— Tracy Wiles, Actor

“I’ve worked with Ken for over 15 years, and he’s the first choice when I’m crewing any production. His easy manner, attention to detail, passion for every project and respect for the budget always ensure that every production in his hands will be first class.”

— David Richardson, Producer

“Ken has a real talent for casting the right actors and creates a relaxed atmosphere that brings out the best in everyone. Throughout the entire production process, his instincts are spot on. You always know you’re in safe hands.”

— Lizzie Worsdell, Producer

“Ken creates a sense of safety that enables actors to relax and to work easily and freely. He’s emotionally intelligent, armed with a wry sense of humour, and his understanding of dramatic structure and nuance is a priceless resource. Working with Ken guarantees quality and creativity, but above all else it’s fun.”

— Robert Whitelock, Actor

“Ken is a complete joy to work with; professional, with a clear vision, whilst being relaxed, friendly and collaborative – the holy grail for any sound designer!”

— Charlie Brandon-King, Sound Designer

“Ken is collaborative, supportive and kind. His integrity and willingness to debate and discuss to create the best possible production makes him a wonderful colleague to work with.”

— Emma Haigh, Producer

“I can’t sing Ken’s praises highly enough. He’s organised, very easy to work with and delivers excellent results. I’d hire him again in a heartbeat.”

— Simon Barnard, Producer

“Working with Ken is always reassuring. He’s diligent, capable, takes the work seriously, yet fosters a welcoming environment in the studio.”

— Heather Challands, Producer

“Ken is that rarest of things: a truly collaborative creative force. His sense of how narrative functions is first-rate, his skill with actors is exemplary and his quiet confidence in person ensures that everybody is relaxed and productive.”

— Jonathan Barnes, Writer

“It has been my great pleasure to work with Ken on numerous projects. He’s an insightful director who knows what he’s looking for and communicates it clearly, but also welcomes collaboration and input from the artists he works with.”

— Joe Kraemer, Sound Designer and Composer

“Ken has a unique ability to cut through the brambles of a project and find what’s important. He also has exactly the right balance of direction and room for creative freedom that helps a composer flourish.”

— Jon Griffin, Composer

“Working with Ken on Great Expectations was a delight. He came to the project with an incredible amount of knowledge and his energy was a great asset to the creative team. He’s also just a really nice guy to work with.”

— Katherine Senior, Producer