Ian Staples

Ian Staples is a Senior Lecturer in Performance at the University of South Wales, within the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. With over 30 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry, he has worked as a screenwriter, actor, director, editor, and motion capture specialist. His expertise spans creative storytelling, film production, and performance-driven projects. He holds a passion for teaching and has contributed to both academic and industry collaborations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Screenwriting
• Acting & Directing
• Editing
• Motion Capture

Research/Practice Interests: Focuses on interdisciplinary creative practices, blending traditional performance techniques with modern technologies like motion capture. His work emphasizes storytelling across film, television, and interactive media.

Past Projects:

• Little Hope (Supermassive Games)
• Pobol y Cwm (BBC)

Responsibilities: 'Loads of stuff' (unspecified institutional roles). No grants or awards explicitly mentioned.