Bridget Conor

Bridget Conor is a researcher specializing in creative labour, screenwriting, and cultural industries, affiliated with Goldsmiths, University of London; Auckland University of Technology; and University of Auckland. Her work intersects with media studies, gender studies, and political economy, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability in creative economies.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Screenwriting as Creative Labour
• Master of Arts in Political Economy of the New Zealand Film Industry
• Bachelor of Arts

Her research explores:

• Creative labour and its socio-economic challenges
• Screenwriting as a professional and cultural practice
• Gender inequalities in film and theatre
• Policy frameworks for sustainable cultural industries

Recent publications analyze feminist claims to technical language, inclusive growth models, and regulatory approaches to cultural work. She leads projects funded by the EC European Commission and AHRC, addressing exclusion in creative sectors and gender disparities in screen production.