Vesna Lukic

Dr. Vesna Lukic is a Senior Lecturer in Film Production (Documentary) at the School of Film, Middlesex University. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries and holds a primary appointment in the School of Film. Her work intersects archaeology, art, and film, with a focus on decolonial approaches to material culture and archival film. She advocates for process-led and collaborative filmmaking, partnering with organizations like AgeUK and Barnet African Caribbean Association to foster socially engaged film projects.

Teaching includes modules on BA Film and BA Photography programs such as SOF1203 Documentary and FLM3503 Film Professional. She supervises doctoral researchers exploring topics like autobiographical documentary tropes and multi-image filmmaking.

Her research explores archival film as historical sources, particularly in Palestinian history and Libyan colonial conflicts. Recent publications address collaborative filmmaking impact and interdisciplinary research methodologies. She has led projects emphasizing community engagement and curriculum expansion in film education.

Her creative works include Two Emperors and a Queen and Šabac: A Cinematic Archaeology, which blend historical inquiry with innovative film practices. She actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed journals and practice-based research.