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Alistair Scott is Professor of Documentary Creative Practice at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Arts and Creative Industries, where he serves as University Research Theme Lead for Culture and Communities. He is an active member of the Media Studies Commission of FIAT/IFTA (International Federation of Television Archives) since 2022. His academic journey began in 2005 following a distinguished 25-year career as director and producer for BBC, Channel 4, and Scottish Television, after graduating with an MA (Hons) in Modern History from the University of St Andrews and postgraduate training at the National Film & Television School.
Scott's research centers on two interconnected fields: film and television production history in Scotland, and the Franki Raffles Archive project which has successfully revived recognition of the feminist social documentary photographer Franki Raffles (1955-94). His scholarly work bridges academic research and creative practice, with significant impact evidenced by Raffles' inclusion in the Tate Britain exhibition 'Women in Revolt! - art and activism in the UK 1970-1990' and major exhibitions at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
His recent publications and creative works demonstrate sustained engagement with Scottish screen industries, archival recovery, and community representation. Current research projects include 'Film Bang 1976-2020' examining freelance sustainability in screen industries, and 'PhD Blogging for Beginners' focused on research impact through multimedia content. Scott has held significant leadership roles including Head of Department for Photography, Film & Television (2009-2016), Director of Screen Academy Scotland (2015-19), and Director of the Centre for Media and Culture (2018-21).
As an educator, Scott teaches on BA Television and BA Film programs and supervises postgraduate research students, welcoming PhD topics in community media, Scottish screen industry history, documentary practice, and production studies. His professional practice continues alongside academic work, with recent film outputs including 'Franki Raffles: Baltic Bites 2024' and 'Songs for the Falling Angel - three decades later' (2023).
