Our staff and research students come from the Schools of Arts and Cultures, Modern Languages, English and beyond.

Research expertise

Our researchers specialise in: 

• the history, theory and analysis of film, film stars and film audiences
• international, transnational, national and regional cinemas in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia
• film production in creative documentary and fiction
• practice-led research in observational filmmaking, editing, narrative construction and subtitling
• creative practice in writing for the screen, multimedia production and digital media

Culture Lab

The university’s focal point for creative arts practice is Culture Lab. It is home to much of our activity. 

We are also part of the university’s Institute of Creative Arts Practice.

A database for Creative Practice enables students to display their research projects. It helps with collaborations.

Partners

Newcastle is a film city and we are part of that. We collaborate with partners, including:

• the BBC
• Tyneside Cinema
• Side Cinema
• the Star and Shadow
• the Berwick Film Festival
• Bridge+Tunnel

We also work with:

• Liberty Bell
• Press Association
• Hoults Yard
• BGroup
• The Ouseburn Trust
• Northern Film and Media

Get involved

We collaborate with diverse partners (cultural, educational, voluntary, commercial, academic). 

We are always happy to hear new ideas for shared projects. Please email us at film@ncl.ac.uk