I am a film-maker, educator and researcher having produced a range of film and academic outputs in my career to date. I hold a BA (Hons) History and Politics (Queen Mary University of London) and an MA Screen Arts (Sheffield Hallam University) with specialisms in producing and directing. I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a PhD candidate.

Since 2017 I have been employed as Senior Lecturer in Film at Sheffield Hallam University. During this time I have taught across a number of film theory and practice modules, have written and presented several peer reviewed journal and conference papers, and was Course Leader of the Foundation Year in Media Arts and Communication for five years.

Prior to this I worked for around 25 years in the cinema, television and independent film sector for employers including the British Film Institute, Picture House Cinemas, BBC, ITV and several indie TV production companies.

As a freelance producer and director I have also produced dozens of films and videos, both client commissioned and independently, including a several internationally screened and award-winning short films. My work has received funding and support from the British Film Institute, UK Film Council, the British Council, Screen Yorkshire and the David Lean Foundation. www.naturalcinema.co.uk

Specialist areas of interest

• architecture and the moving image
• archive film
• the films of Michelangelo Antonioni