Ben Tinsley has been a newspaper reporter, primarily in the state of Texas, for over 25 years. He recently added the title "film director" to his resume with his directing, writing and interview work on 2016's "HEART OF CHRISTMAS: The Secret History of The Littlest Wiseman." Tinsley intends to keep combining journalism and film directing in this new leg of his career.
Background
Ben Tinsley basically grew up in and around a Fort Worth, Texas newsroom. He has worked over 25 years as an "in the trenches" hard news reporter at newspapers in over four states. During that time, he also has worked in journalism mediums such as television and radio. Tinsley specializes in crime and criminal justice coverage — but he has worked every beat a newsroom has to offer.
Education
1985 Graduate – Career Planning Academy (high school) Fort Worth, Texas.
1991 Graduate – Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas. Degree in English and minor in journalism.