I've shared research on film, media, higher education, and more with a wide range of audiences. I've worked with organisations across the arts, education, and heritage sectors.
Engaging audiences
Throughout my career, I've been committed to making research and new ideas widely accessible. Adapting my language and delivery style to suit different audiences, I've been privileged to share films, and my own insights into cultural developments, with people in the UK and internationally. My public engagement work has included:
My activities in this area have included hosting interviews, providing workshops, and participating in round tables for organisations including the Barbican, Glasgow Film Theatre, National Science and Media Museum, and Star Wars Celebration London.
- Expert commentary on the screen industries (including discussions about AI, streaming services, and gender and race representation onscreen) for radio, television, podcasts, and newspapers.
- Invited lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on numerous aspects of filmmaking and criticism, especially relating to equality and environmental issues.
- Introductions at film screenings that offer new perspectives on the movie and its history.
- Curated film screenings.
My activities in this area have included hosting interviews, providing workshops, and participating in round tables for organisations including the Barbican, Glasgow Film Theatre, National Science and Media Museum, and Star Wars Celebration London.
Consulting
I have provided research and analytical expertise on a number of projects. For example, my insights into the environmental impacts of film and television-making were used by the production team of BBC Radio 4's 'Rare Earth' show for an episode that aired in December 2024.
In 2023, I worked closely with the director and producer of a BBC Ideas short documentary, Why Going to the Cinema is Good For You. My role included sharing analysis of the research that underpinned the film; offering feedback on the script, including areas to develop further (such as the experience of film attendance for neurodivergent audience members); and suggesting relevant experts to invite for interview. I appeared in the documentary to share my own research on histories of cinema going.
I have also been commissioned to conduct archival research. One such project resulted in a feature on film personalities Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett for the theatre programme accompanying the 2015 UK Mack & Mabel revival of the musical comedy.
In 2023, I worked closely with the director and producer of a BBC Ideas short documentary, Why Going to the Cinema is Good For You. My role included sharing analysis of the research that underpinned the film; offering feedback on the script, including areas to develop further (such as the experience of film attendance for neurodivergent audience members); and suggesting relevant experts to invite for interview. I appeared in the documentary to share my own research on histories of cinema going.
I have also been commissioned to conduct archival research. One such project resulted in a feature on film personalities Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett for the theatre programme accompanying the 2015 UK Mack & Mabel revival of the musical comedy.
Grants, collaboration, partnerships
As the recipient of a UKRI fellowship (Arts & Humanities Research Council), I wrote a successful grant application for an interdisciplinary project that received approx. £250,000 of funding between 2022 and 2025. I also contributed to a UKRI-funded 'Global Challenges' project in 2018 that was led by the interests and needs of indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico, and supported by academics and an NGO in the UK and USA, with a focus on water and food sustainability.
As part of these projects, I've co-created research plans with potential partners (such as BAFTA albert and the National Science and Media Museum for the EIF project), and collaborated with a research associate. I've also identified and recorded 'impact' by organising industry and public events, and running a research network.
As part of these projects, I've co-created research plans with potential partners (such as BAFTA albert and the National Science and Media Museum for the EIF project), and collaborated with a research associate. I've also identified and recorded 'impact' by organising industry and public events, and running a research network.