Mark Ryan

Mark Ryan is a Professor in Film and Screen at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. He holds a PhD from QUT and has extensive experience in screen and media studies, specializing in Australian horror cinema, genre film, and screen industries policy. Ryan has secured over $1.5 million in competitive research grants, including ARC Linkage projects on web series valuation and cultural activity analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Queensland University of Technology)
• Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (QUT)
• BA Hons (First Class) and BA in Mass Communication (University of Southern Queensland)

Research Interests: Ryan focuses on Australian horror film, screen industry dynamics, cultural policy, and digital media production. His work bridges academic research with industry impact, particularly through policy contributions and funded studies.

Grants & Awards:

• Australian Research Council Linkage Projects (2017–2024)
• Star Supervisor Award (2015), Vice-Chancellor’s Performance Award (2015)
• Contributions to Gold Coast film policy and UNCTAD reports

Labs/Teams: Ryan leads research in the Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) and advises on national initiatives like the Gold Coast screen production fund. His work emphasizes industry-academia collaboration.