3 Minutes of Silence marks Ben's 4th film as a Director/Writer with production company Bolo Films. Ben began his career in theatre as an actor and director, running his own theatre company in the North East of England. On moving to London, Ben studied acting at the Drama Centre and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Bolo Films is a Manchester-based production company. Their previous short films I'm Sorry to Tell You, Taubman and Hope Dies Last have played over 75 international festivals, been BAFTA shortlisted, and qualified for the Academy awards 2017.

3 Minutes of Silence has been funded by the BFI Network and is in the middle of its festival run, playing at 10 International festivals already.

They are currently developing their first feature film Hyem with funding from the BFI Network.