Benjamin Kračun BSC is a Scottish cinematographer known for his work across independent and international cinema. Born in 1981, he studied film at Napier University in Edinburgh before completing a master's degree in cinematography at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in England. He began his career shooting short films, documentaries, and music videos before moving into feature filmmaking.
Kračun gained wider recognition for his cinematography on Michael Pearce's Beast (2017), a psychological thriller set on Jersey. He later collaborated with director Hong Khaou on Monsoon (2019) and worked on Emerald Fennell's Academy Award-winning Promising Young Woman (2020). His subsequent credits include Encounter (2021), directed by Michael Pearce, The Substance (2024), directed by Coralie Fargeat, and Echo Valley (2025).
Known for his careful use of colour, composition, and naturalistic lighting, Kračun's work often supports character-driven stories while maintaining a strong visual identity. He is a member of the British Society of Cinematographers and joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2023. In 2024, he won the European Film Award for Best Cinematography for The Substance.