Dan Hopkins

Dan Hopkins is an Assistant Professor in Media Production and Course Director for BA (Hons) Media Production at Coventry University's School of Media and Performing Arts. His work bridges academic leadership with creative practice in film and sound art.

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Specializes in Media/Film Industry Dynamics and Professional Practice
• Teaching focus: Grammar of Storytelling, Moving Image Experimentation

With a background in Short Filmmaking and Sound Design for Film, his creative practice includes experimental films shown at global festivals like Australian Experimental Film Festival and Edinburgh International Film Festival. His recent works explore Movement #6 (2020) and Power (2018) as part of the Biomimicry exhibition.

Key awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His 15 most recent works span 2020-2012, covering short films, music videos, and sound installations, reflecting trends in Experimental Media, Audio-Visual Art, and Global Film Distribution.