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Ophir Ben Shimon (born 1981) is an Israeli film and video director, cinematographer, and editor with over 15 years of experience. He has directed short films, music videos, and web series that have won awards and been featured at international festivals. Specializing in advertisements and promotional videos, he serves a diverse range of clients through his independent studio, Benesh Productions, known for high-quality creative projects. Ophir also films theater performances, music events, and documentaries.

A graduate of the Film and Television Department at Tel Aviv University and a visual communication student at WIZO Haifa, Ophir participated in the Katzar Bamidbar residency program in 2016. He is currently working on his first feature film, "I Am the One."

From 2013 to 2019, Ophir directed BalconyTV Tel Aviv, a viral project showcasing rooftop music performances, including artists like Neta Barzilai and Ester Rada. He has also directed music videos for Israeli artists such as Gal Toren (Laili), San Taylor, and Yehu Yaron. In addition, Ophir lectured at the Capsula conference on his "Sad Rhythm" video trilogy and served as a judge in the Young Clip competition.

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Theater and Music:
In theater, Ophir created the award-winning performance piece "I can't hold it" (2015), with video segments from this performance exhibited in galleries and museums in Israel and abroad. As a musician, Ophir is the founder and lead singer of the band Tonic Clonic, known for its multidisciplinary approach and acclaimed albums "Home Already" (2019) and "We Had Something" (2022). The band participated in the 2018 InDNegev Festival, among many others.