Keith M Johnston

Professor Keith M Johnston is a faculty member at the University of East Anglia's School of Media, Language and Communication Studies, where he leads research and teaching in Film & Television Studies. His work spans British cinema history, science fiction, film marketing, and amateur cinema, with a particular focus on gender and technology.

• Academic Roles: Professor of Film & Television Studies, UEA (2008–present)
• Education: PhD (University of Kent), MA (University of Kent), MA in Higher Education Practice (UEA), BA (University of Stirling/UCSB)
• Key Affiliations: Media Equality, Comics Studies Research Group, British Cinema & Television, CreativeUEA

Research Interests include:

• British Cinema History
• 3D and Eastmancolor Technology
• Film Trailers and Marketing
• Amateur Cinema, particularly British women filmmakers
• Science Fiction Film and Television

Recent Research Trends highlight his work on:

• Feminist approaches to film archive metadata
• International Amateur Cinema networks
• Historical analysis of trailers and promotional materials
• Gender representation in audio-visual collections
• 3D film exhibition and technology
• Impact of color technology on British cinema

Scientific Awards: Finalist for Outstanding Social or Cultural Impact (2024)

Teaching includes modules on British Film Since the 1960s, Science Fiction, and Film Marketing, with active supervision of PhD students.