Filmumentaries

Ultimate 'Making Of' Documentaries By Jamie Benning

Reviews and Coverage

INSIDE JAWS

“Benning has knocked it out of the park again with this one, get involved and watch this superb documentary.”  Allen Kobiela, Downwithfilm.com

“Even if you’ve absorbed every documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg‘s template-setting blockbuster, you’ll probably find something new in Inside Jaws. Inside Jaws…will give you an impressive understanding of how the film was made.” Russ Fischer, Slashfilm.com

“Taking passion projects to a whole new level…that’s a win for fan art. Kirsty Puchko, Cinemablend.com

“Jamie Benning’s “Inside Jaws” will take you there and then some…probably the most comprehensive look at the movie you could possibly ask for.” Kevin Jagernauth, Indiewire.com

“There’s great stuff here for even the most die hard Jaws fans. Watch it…” Alex Billington, Firstshowing.net

“This will please even those that have already devoured the extras on the Blu-ray edition of Jaws.” Justine Browning, Geeknation.com

“Benning has done an amazing service to movie buffs online.” RoboBrain, AwesomeRobo.com

“Inside Jaws may be the nerdiest Behind the Scenes Jaws movie you ever watch. There’s lots to feast on here.” Mike Bracken, Movies.com

“This is a product that was made by someone who LOVES movies. Someone that wants us to be able to appreciate every single thing in a frame and off screen as well.” PhelpsCinetropolis.net

“Your pieces go where the sanitized versions will not tread and always celebrate the film in question by providing an honest account of their creation. I really appreciate what you do – you are changing the industry for the better in your own small, but valuable way.” Vimeo user comment

BUILDING EMPIRE

“A fan documentary like no other on the planet, … in one huge, insightful project that is more than worth the time it takes to watch them. Cosmolearning.com

 

RETURNING TO JEDI

“As one of the people inside Jabba at the time (I’m the one in the yellow sweater) I can only say how vividly this documentary brings back memories – more so than the ‘official’ making-of movies. To hear Dave Barclay doing Jabba’s voice in English, and hear Carrie’s improvised responses in English, break me up. For all the wonderful atmosphere in the finished film, this captures the ‘feel’ of being backstage, and on the set, better than anything I know.” – Toby Philpott, Jabba the Hutt Puppeteer.

 

STAR WARS BEGINS

“A beautifully written love letter to the Star Wars Trilogy. A reminder of what makes these films so special.” Nathan Hamill, son of Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).

“It’s nearly two and a half hours of nerd paradise.” Mike Hale, New York Times.

“This is a quality product.” Francine Stock, BBC Radio 4, The Film Programme.

“Quite simply, if you’re a Star Wars fan of any kind, this thing is an absolute blast to watch… Readers immediately fell in love with ‘Star Wars Begins’ after we covered it…” Erik Davis, AOL/Moviefone.com/Cinematical

“DELICIOUS tripe!”  Bonnie Burton, Author; Host, SFX Magazine Columnist, Formerly of Lucasfilm.

“Jamie Benning has created a series of Star Wars documentaries that have taken the Internet by storm. With even die-hard Jedis declaring they learnt more from his docs than from 30 years of fandom.” TotalFilm.com

“…One ambitious fan, has taken it upon himself to create individual, extensive and two-hour-plus documentaries for each film.” Buzzlegoose.com

I don’t know how the documentary included with the Star Wars Blu Ray release can top this one.” Swtorstrategies.com

“I haven’t been this impressed by a fan made documentary in…well…ever… he’s crafted a truly amazing doc on the making of Star Wars.” Steve Weintraub, Collider.com

“As Vader would say, ‘Impressive, most impressive’”. Nathan Barry, WiredGeekDad, Wired.com

“I feel like I have failed as a nerd for never having heard of this before… it’s unbelievable, and it’s unbelievably interesting”. Rob Bricken, ToplessRobot.com

“Frickin Awesome.” Sci-Guys.com

“This ain’t no crummy youtube mashup, this is someserious work.” Agentorange, QuietEarth.com

“It acts as a very appetising starter to the main course of Blu-Ray releases out in September”.  Scott Weller, Star Wars Aficionado Blog

 

RAIDING THE LOST ARK

“Had a dream last night I was making a Raiders doc. No joke! But after watching yours months ago, there’s no need. Excellent work!” Charles de Lauzirika – Producer of Blade Runner, The Final Cut.

“Jamie Benning is an outstanding human being…he’s poured hours, days, weeks, months into collating and cutting together videos that illuminate and educate“. Ali Plumb – Empire Magazine Online.

“I wonder if the inevitable Blu-ray of Raiders of the Lost Ark could offer anything better.”  Matt Goldberg, Collider.com.

Raiding is jam packed with amazing facts and insights into the creative process.” Nathan Barry, Wired Geek Dad.

“It’s like the best DVD extra you’ve ever seen”. Chris Higgins, Mentalfloss.com.

“Benning makes his filmumentaries out of love for these movies, and it shows”.  Brad Cook, Filmthreat.com

“For fans of the Indiana Jones franchise Raiding The Lost Ark is simply essential viewing”. GeeksofDoom.com

“So much insight into one of my all-time favorite films. The agonizing was well worth it!” Sam Morrill, Vimeo Staff.

2 Comments

  1. How can I purchase the DVDs of your filmumentaries? I’ve seen the StarWars ones on YouTube and Vimeo before they were removed, but only saw a bit of the Raiders and I’m looking forward to Jaws. I would love to see the entire Raiders, so please let me know what I can do to see it. Thanks, and keep up the great work! — Jeffrey

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