Eylem Atakav

Eylem Atakav is a Professor of Film, Gender & Public Engagement at the University of East Anglia's School of Media, Language and Communication Studies. She specializes in gender politics, Middle Eastern media, and feminist documentary practices. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through films addressing social issues like forced marriage and domestic violence.

• Administrative Roles: Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement (2022–present), Chair of Institute of Volunteering Research Delivery Group (2022–present)
• External Roles: External Examiner for Film Studies programs at King's College London and University of Exeter

Her research focuses on intersectional approaches to media representation, cultural identity, and activism. Notable projects include documentaries like Growing Up Married (on child brides in Turkey) and Lifeline (documenting frontline workers in UK domestic abuse services during the pandemic).

Awards include the Engagement Awards 2021 Project Award and Distinguished Scholar/Academic Achievement Award (2021). She leads the 'Women of Influence' project exploring female leadership in the Peruvian Amazon through participatory methods.