Ben Thompson

Ben graduated from Aber with a BA in Film and Television Studies with Drama in 2002 and now works as the Shorts Film Programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

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What do you do for work?

VP of Shorts Programming at the Tribeca Film Festival. My degree helped with my appreciation and critical analysis of film. Learning the history of cinema and developing an understanding of film theory helped immensely with my work.

What was the biggest highlight of studying at Aberystwyth? 

Performing Othello as the first independent student production at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 

What three words would you use to describe your experience studying at Aberystwyth? 

Engaging, challenging, and rewarding. 

What advice would you give to future students? 

Make the most of your experience, don't just follow your degree structure but use what you are learning to create and develop your own work as well. Be proactive not passive in your learning and development.