Colin Mottram

Colin Mottram is a Senior Lecturer in film production at Staffordshire University's Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business school. With over 20 years of professional experience, he specializes in creative storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and commercial content production for global brands like Shell and BBC. He advises on curriculum design as an External Examiner for the London Film Academy, where his feedback has improved student experiences and course coherence. His teaching emphasizes learner-centered approaches to inspire students in film production processes and creative career development.

Education: Colin holds a BA (Hons) Media Production (1st Class) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (Distinction), both from Staffordshire University. He also completed an Academic Professional Apprenticeship via the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education.

Research interests include innovative teaching methods in filmmaking, reflective practice, short film cultures, and ideation validation. His publications span practical guides like The Photographer's Eye and Moviemaking With Your Camera, alongside DVD projects for music instrument documentation. He actively participates in academic conferences, such as the 2017 Teaching Cinematography Conference in Munich.

As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Colin contributes to professional bodies like the International Moving Image Society and Royal Television Society. His work bridges industry practice and academia, emphasizing filmmaking as both an art and an educational tool.