Peter Benison
Cinematographer,camera Department,miscellaneousActive 2009–2021
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26Hallmark films
11 at Christmas
Audience rating6.1 / 10
across 26 rated films
Weirdness4.6 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Peter has done for Hallmark, from Taking a Chance on Love (2009) right through to Boyfriends of Christmas Past (2021).
Follow & about Peter
- From
- Montreal
Peter’s signature
Across 26 films, Peter often leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas11 films
- small towns16 films
- an executive4 films
- a supernatural twist6 films
16 hours
16 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 11 festive titles.
Known for
I'll Be Home for Christmas6.1
Cinematographer · 2016
Weirdness 6/10
Christmas in Love6.3
Cinematographer · 2018
Weirdness 5/10
Valentine Ever After6.7
Cinematographer · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
My Secret Valentine6.6
Cinematographer · 2018
Weirdness 3/10
Certified weird
Christmas at Cartwright's6.4
Cinematographer · 2014
Weirdness 8/10
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For6.4
Cinematographer · 2019
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Peter’s most frequent on-screen partner is Ron Lea, with 5 films together.
Recurring roles
Peter is a recurring face in Flower Shop Mysteries.
Where Peter fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Peter keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 26 movies
Newest first2020s
3 films2010s
21 films- 2019Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die ForCinematographer · Big City6.4Weird 3/10
- 2018Christmas in LoveCinematographer · Christmas6.3Weird 5/10
- 2018My Secret ValentineCinematographer · Valentine's Day6.6Weird 3/10
- 2017
Christmas in Angel FallsCinematographer · Christmas6.5Weird 6/10 - 2017
Love on IceCinematographer · Small Town6.3Weird 3/10 - 2016
A Perfect ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 4/10 - 2016
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly DepottedCinematographer · Small Town6.4Weird 3/10 - 2016
Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the BudCinematographer · Small Town6.3Weird 3/10 - 2016I'll Be Home for ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 6/10
- 2016
Love's ComplicatedCinematographer · Anniversary6.5Weird 3/10 - 2016Valentine Ever AfterCinematographer · Valentine's Day6.7Weird 3/10
- 2015
A Wish Come TrueCinematographer · Wedding Anniversary5.6Weird 8/10 - 2015
Lead with Your HeartCinematographer · Wedding Anniversary5.7Weird 3/10 - 2014Christmas at Cartwright'sCinematographer · Christmas6.4Weird 8/10
- 2014
Stranded in ParadiseCinematographer · International5.5Weird 4/10 - 2013
Be My ValentineCinematographer · Valentine's Day5.7Weird 3/10 - 2013
Christmas with TuckerCinematographer · Christmas6.7Weird 4/10 - 2013
The Mystery CruiseCinematographer · Resort/Vacation5.4Weird 5/10 - 2012
Notes from the Heart HealerCinematographer · Christmas5.9Weird 5/10 - 2010
The Night Before the Night Before ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas5.6Weird 10/10 - 2010
The Wild GirlCinematographer · Small Town5.5Weird 3/10
Peter’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Peter’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Peter Benison
Peter’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Bradley Walsh6 films
- Don McBrearty5 films
- Douglas Barr3 films
- Graeme Campbell2 films
Most written by
- Douglas Barr2 films
- J.B. White2 films
- Kate Collins2 films
Who Peter works with
The cast and crew Peter keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.1 across 26 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Peter Benison been in?
- We have 26 Hallmark movies on file for Peter Benison, spanning 2009–2021.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Peter Benison known for?
- Peter is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a supernatural twist.
- What is Peter Benison's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Valentine Ever After (2016) is Peter's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.7/10 audience rating.
- What is Peter Benison's most popular Hallmark movie?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (2016) has more audience votes than any other Peter Benison Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Peter Benison usually star with?
- Peter has shared 5 films with Ron Lea, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Peter Benison still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Peter Hallmark credit we have is from 2021; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Peter Benison made?
- Peter Benison turns up in 11 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Peter Benison's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Peter Hallmark title we have is Taking a Chance on Love (2009).
- Where is Peter Benison from?
- Peter is from Montreal.
- What does Peter Benison do in Hallmark movies?
- Peter Benison works on Hallmark films as cinematographer,camera department,miscellaneous.
Data & sources
Peter’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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