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MJ BENTLEY
CREATIVE PROGRAM
MJ Bentley is an American/Australian photographic artist. She was awarded "Top 40 Emerging Portrait Photographer" by Capture Mag x Fujifilm in 2023. She won the "Best Cinematography"
award at Visionnaire Film Festival 2018 for her work on the film "Leach." She has exhibited as part of EAC and at George Patton Gallery 2023. Her work has been published in both print and online publications. She has an artist residency in Italy in 2024. In her spare time, she is pursuing a Master's Degree of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne.
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"Fabulous and fierce, it's portrait photography with personality in full force."
— Amanda Quah, Exhibitions Curator
CV
Masters of Art and Cultural Management from the University of Melbourne (current)
Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television) Deakin University 2017
Associate of Liberal Arts (Business & Sociology focus) Palm Beach State 2015
Artist Residency | Naples, Italy | 2024
Open Water Diver Certification | PADI
Working with Children's Check | VIC GOV
Runway Production:
The Social Studio Runway 2022
Film Festivals:
Monsterfest
MQFF
Screamfest
Visionnaire - Winner in Best Cinematography
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Exhibitions:
Midsumma Festival - Gasworks 2024
George Patton Gallery 2023
EAC 2023
The Social Exchange 2022
Brands:
Aubrey Haive (Rupaul's Drag Race)
Alias Mae
Daliah Amore
Je'Dor
Juno Birch
Oscar Keene (London Fashion Week feature)
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Successful Grants:
New Colombo Plan Grant 2017 (To study Animation + VFX in Tokyo, Japan)
City of Yarra Small Project Grant 2022
Employment:
Project Manager - The Social Exchange x The Social Studio x RMIT x Centre for Projection Art
Studio Manager - Modform
Director + Photographer - Boutique Media
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TESTIMONIALS
"What can I say about MJ that will do them justice. They are fantastic. Their on set professionalism is beyond wonderful. They are so passionate about making art, their commitment is inspiring and their energy is addictive. Another thing is how comfortable they makes you feel on their sets. If you need someone on your set who can bring the A-GAME every single time, they are the one. Having collaborated, I can say I would work with them again"without question."
Jonathan Hearns (Actor/Writer/Producer)
MJ has always been dedicated in capturing some of Je'Dor iconic Fashion for Movement shots! Always a pleasure to work with."
Nathan Meyers
(Fashion Designer and Creator of Je'Dor Clothing)
"MJ is a bold, innovative and creative human who is professional, quick on their feet and a pleasure to work with. They are dedicated to their craft and is super easy to collaborate with. I have 100% trust in their process and would happily work on another film project with them in the future."
Rian Difuntorum / Aysha Buffet
(Public Figure)
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"I worked with MJ as a Photographer and Videographer for my Magnificent Miss Pageant. They alway deliver and produce final products on time. I love their work, and their flexibility with their team. I highly recommend MJ!"
Emmanuel Ammo
(Designer and CEO of Magnificent Miss)
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