Eloise Ross

Dr. Eloise Ross is a Lecturer in Film and Television at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Her academic work spans research, teaching, and supervision in screen and digital media, cultural studies, and music, with a particular focus on gender, diversity, and pedagogy in film education.

• PhD in Film and Screen Studies (assumed from academic level and publications)

Her research interests include film noir, sound design, urban representation in cinema, and inclusivity in screen industries. She has explored the metaphorical dimensions of adolescence in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the role of silence in Warwick Thornton’s films, and the sonic landscapes of Los Angeles in noir. Her recent work emphasizes creative practice in higher education, particularly through curriculum design that fosters diversity in film programs.

Dr. Ross’s publications reveal a strong engagement with both academic and public-facing discourse. Her recent articles examine HyFlex teaching in film education, diversity in Honours programs, and the cultural significance of film commentaries. She frequently contributes to Senses of Cinema and has authored chapters in edited collections such as Urban Noir. Her creative outputs include audio commentaries on classic films, demonstrating her commitment to bridging scholarly analysis with accessible film culture.

• Diversity and Inclusivity in Creative Practice Research (2025)
• HyFlex Pedagogy in Film Education (2025)
• Sound and Silence in Australian Cinema (2023)
• Gender and Archetypes in Australian Film (2022)
• Urban Noir and Soundscapes (2017)

Dr. Ross is involved in grant-funded research, including the internal Swinburne grant Screen Cultures and Screen Industries Ecosystems, which explores intersections of diversity, AI, and distribution networks. She supervises higher degree research students, including at the Master’s level, with a project on women music video directors. She is available to supervise PhD candidates.

She contributes to public film culture through her involvement with the Melbourne Cinémathèque and as a co-host of The Senses of Cinema Podcast, reinforcing her role as a bridge between academic scholarship and public engagement in film.