Jo McCullock

Jo McCullock is a Senior Lecturer in Media Production and Digital Film at the University of Sunderland, serving as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Film Production. She teaches modules such as Formats and Storytelling, Introduction to Screenwriting (short-form television), Scriptwriting (short film), and Screenwriting for TV and Film (adaptation). Her research focuses on scriptwriting, representation, cultural identity, and issue-based storytelling through comedy or comedy drama. She is also part of a writer-led theatre company producing contemporary theatre in non-traditional settings.

• Academic Affiliations: School of Creative Arts, Department of Media Production and Digital Film
• Contact: 0191 515 2169 | jo.mccullock@sunderland.ac.uk | David Puttnam Media Centre

Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of dissertation projects. Research interests include narrative film, script editing, and television genres, emphasizing cross-form writing and genre exploration.