Research impact

The department works with an ever-expanding range of external partners, including festivals, museums, archives, journalists and filmmakers. All staff are involved in public engagement activities, bringing their expertise to wider audiences.

This takes many forms, whether contributing to TV documentaries or writing for major newspapers, serving on festival juries or advising government organisations on film policy, organising public exhibitions or contributing to school curriculum.

Research impact case studies

A local cultural history project, which explores and promotes all aspects of cinema in St Andrews.

Understanding what documentary is and what it does has never been more important.

An international collaborative research project involving independent filmmakers, curators, archivists, film activists and educators .

This project has helped lead the way as the global hub of film festival research.