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Athena Mandis is a filmmaker and academic affiliated with the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film at Queen Mary University of London. As Convenor of MA Documentary Practice, she bridges creative practice with education, focusing on participatory and community-engaged film projects. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the RIFF 2005 prize for Return to Chiapas.
- BA in Hispanic Studies
- MA in Advanced Theatre Studies
Her research centers on the intersection of memory studies, documentary practice, and community storytelling, often using film to preserve cultural heritage and explore identity narratives. Projects like Take a Walk With Me (2012) and Insanity, Death and Madness (Heritage Lottery Funded) exemplify this focus.
Award-winning works include:
- Return to Chiapas (RIFF 2005 Award)
- Insanity, Death and Madness (Heritage Lottery Funded)
- Bread (selected by Filmonics Programme)
She advocates for grassroots filmmaking, combining documentary and narrative techniques to engage marginalized communities. Her academic collaborations include work with Dr. Charles Drazin and Dr. Gill Tofell, while former roles included dramaturgy with the David Glass Ensemble in developing countries.
Co-founder of Mile End Films (2010–2014), she produced institutional films for UK Sport, No.10 Downing Street, and Tower Hamlets. Current projects include the feature Anatolian Sky, a drama inspired by the Armenian Genocide.
