His career path took him from Wales and London to New York, where he has established himself as a key figure in contemporary short film programming. Currently serving as Vice President of Shorts Programming at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival, Ben brings deep expertise and passion to his role. Throughout his career as both a filmmaker and programmer, he has maintained a keen interest in short-form storytelling, discovering and presenting compelling works to new and engaged audiences. Ben is fascinated by cinema's profound influence on our world and culture, actively traveling to discover new stories from around the globe. His dedication is evident through his remarkable achievement of having watched over 13,000 short films for Tribeca alone, demonstrating his unparalleled commitment to championing emerging cinematic voices and innovative storytelling formats.