Ben Clench

TEDx talk below with documentary info pinned.
Co-producing a documentary talking to other TBI survivors.
Education in the Third World & Climate Change Activist.

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Have you heard about the #documentary we've just filmed on #TBI recovery at @FTP_shortdoco?
We've come a long way since Jan '23! & now going into post-production.
Help us complete this important awareness-building film. Pls share!
https://t.co/WWkz9Jgd4f
#ABI #braininjury @UKABIF

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Wow... Fundraising is hard!
We've recovered & are feeling pretty proud to have reached our basic target 🎯🙏🏻🧠💪🏻

We send huge thanks to all who've supported our #film so far!!

Now on to the next phase, plotting & planning the filming schedule!
#TBI #braininjury #documentary

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FTP HQ are excited to announce that our new website is officially LIVE! Check out our new hub here: ​https://t.co/EnfgYLvm0T​🎯📽️
You still have opportunity to support our post-production process via @crowdfunderuk too!
#documentary #TBI #ABI #braininjury #crowdfunding #brighton

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

@TheLastLeg #taxthesuperrich - they got taxed a lot during WW2, think they will be OK...

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

We very much welcome the support in donating to this Crowdfunder below so that we can finish this very important documentary @HughJamesLegal @irwinmitchell @Switalskis @StewartsLawLLP @SlaterGordonUK @RWKGoodman @OsbornesLaw @leveneslaw @LeighDay_Law @cycle_legal @TollersSols

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Welcoming a generous new supporter to our post-production finishing fund #crowdfunder, based in Germany!
Brain Injury stats & symptoms aren't isolated to the UK!!
Please help us finish this #documentary.
https://t.co/P7ZQQs0XEu
@crowdfunderuk #ABI #TBI @sarahwillers #Brighton

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We're excited to share our new #documentary trailer! #TBI #braininjury
https://t.co/LKknGfQeOM
@editorNRTimes @UKABIF @Abilforum @HeadwayUK @AskewSarah @Sarah77Griggs @BBCr4today @hopekent20 @neurodoclucia @SELNWKHeadway @HeadwayLeics @coastlinerunner @PitmanIvan @ben_clench

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

2/2 - our artist will also be performing French folk songs on his accordion during painting breaks!
Come down & show some support for this important social interest #documentary. #Brighton #Hove
@brightonargus @Love_Brighton @bhcitynews @PLATFORMBradio @LatestTVBtn @BBCSussex

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Our #artist* will complete a large painting in 2 days, with the help of the public, which will go up on our #crowdfunder as a donation reward.
Cool, huh!
*Artist is also a musician - quelle surprise! - and will be performing French folk songs on his accordion during breaks. #TBI

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Would be great to see some groovy #Brighton people tomorrow for this #art pop-up for our #TBI #documentary #fundraiser.
1/2
Saturday, 2pm, outside the Unitarian Church, New Road!
@brightonargus @Love_Brighton @bhcitynews @PLATFORMBradio @Radio_Reverb @LatestTVBtn @BBCSussex

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We're holding an interactive pop-up event on Saturday afternoon with a French/Québécois artist, who has a very interesting process:
https://t.co/5Goz3lWmcX
Outside the Unitarian Church, New Road, #Brighton from 2pm, this Saturday 13th.
@sarahjgorrell @bbcsoutheast @PLATFORMBradio

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Interactive #artist popup were doing tomorrow Saturday afternoon in #Brighton is going to be cool - raising funds for our #documentary! Just hope the rain holds off! Can you please give us a shout out
@brightonargus
@Love_Brighton
@bhcitynews
..?

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We're holding an interactive pop-up event on Saturday afternoon with a French/Québécois artist, who has a very interesting process:
https://t.co/5Goz3lWmcX
Outside the Unitarian Church, New Road, #Brighton from 2pm, this Saturday 13th.
@sarahjgorrell @bbcsoutheast @PLATFORMBradio

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Really hoping to see whether we have the opportunity to speak to the Production Finance Market @FilmLondon. This will take our development to have a real social impact with this #documentary which hasn't been produced before...

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At FTP HQ we're waiting with bated breath to hear whether we've been accepted for the @FilmLondon Production Finance Market.
This wld plonk our fab social impact #documentary in just the right place & enable us to pitch directly to financiers.
Bring it on! #TBI #ABI #braininjury

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Absolutely tragic that this amazing neuro rehab facility focusing on outdoor rehabilitation has now closed. Ground-breaking and effective, we filmed & sampled their fantastic activities for our documentary in October 2023.
Effective rehab requires funding!
@CalvertLakes #ABI #TBI

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

We took our notebooks to the beach to process all our learnings from #Raindance2025 but, fell asleep on the beach, certainly a good way to relax after 10 days of hard networking, watching the festival God, swimming in the sea is good 😁

[ShespeaksShedoes @SiniMannerVoice]

The @Raindance #FilmFestival: fabulous & utterly relentless. But boy were we glad to get back to the People's Republic of #Brighton & #Hove on the w'end! #heatwave #beach
Excellent new venue configuration this year meant a high concentration of creative abundance to connect with

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Great to enjoy #Raindance2025 last 10 days, fantastic to be there again 😁

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Great time at @Raindance #FilmFestival last week & a½. Learning, watching, listening, talking. So fab to catch up with some fave people, & meet new ones. Made some wonderful international filmmaking friends, & brill connections. Big love to #Raindance2025 team, esp Bryce & Billy!

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Another fantastic networking opportunity at @raindancefilmfestival

Great networking and mixing with a creative crowd...

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FTP HQ are at the 33rd @Raindance #FilmFestival, making friends & influencing people (hopefully!).
Our Ben here with our new pal, Canadian director Nick Wernham.
Looking forward to seeing his #film "The Lost Episode" tomorrow night!
https://t.co/qAc14VvhXN
#horror #London #indie

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It's been a while since we've tweeted.
We're on the post production tip, never fear. Stops, stalls, and re-starts, & even a break for producer Sini.
Everything takes longer than you expect. Welcome to #indie #film, folks.
Ben's cooking us up a #Beltane fritata this Friday eve!

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

🚨 @keirstarmer I have an urgent agenda item for your discussion with Donald Trump tomorrow: stop genocide in #Sudan. 1 million refugees, mostly women & children are running out of food. And many could die unless global leaders do something about it. #Darfur via @Avaaz

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Hi @peterkyle. There is a golden opportunity to deliver the joined-up, science-led legislation to put the UK back on track. Will you and the Government support the #CANBill—when it's brought forward?

https://t.co/FqGEWNoWJE
@ZeroHour_UK

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Alot of our film production has involved train platforms, so here we are on yet another one, wishing you all a Happy New Year. It's full steam ahead in the new year for post production! 🚂🎊
#indiefilm #documentary #producers #fixitinpost @Raindance

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

Glad that @axainsurance did not repatriate someone who was in a Coma from a TBI when patients are not safe to travel.
I was in this situation 2010 and had great travel insurance who put me in the care of an excellent neurosurgeon who was 100% focused on safety and good outcomes

[ShespeaksShedoes @SiniMannerVoice]

Outrageous idiocy from @axainsurance.
What did the call centre numpty think was happening - an extended holiday perhaps??!
#braininjury is irreversible, and if US medics say a patient can't be repatriated, that is a serious thing.

https://t.co/nff0N3sw6v

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FTP HQ sharing some laughs with commercials & film editor Nick, this summer at #London's @Raindance #FilmFestival.
Thrilled to report that he's now working with us on our #documentary edit. We're psyched; he's a cool dude.
#braininjury #TBI #ABI #independent #film #brighton

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Here's to Vicky and her recovery from her motorbike crash!
Although men/boys are the predominant statistic in sustaining #braininjury from risk activities/behaviour, noone is immune from injury.
Our #documentary highlights the prevalence in society of #ABI.
#braininjuryawareness

[Ben Clench @ben_clench]

This is something @MoJGovUK has an obligation to be aware of and legislate accordingly @ShabanaMahmood

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5/ Here's a paper by the aforementioned Hope Kent & Prof Huw W from @UniofExeter for your (re)edification. #prisons
https://t.co/JOxSbdr4WZ
@HouseofCommons @ShabanaMahmood @StanGilmour @Keir_Starmer @hmpps @UKParliament #documentary #indiefilm