Florence Ayisi

Professor Florence Ayisi is a Professor of International Documentary Film at the University of South Wales (USW), Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. She has over 28 years of experience in teaching and researching documentary film history, theory, practice, digital ethnography, and transnational cinemas. Her academic career includes roles as Reader and Senior Lecturer at institutions like the University of Glamorgan and University of Wales Newport.

Her research focuses on decolonizing African cultural narratives through ethnographic filmmaking, emphasizing Pan-African and woman-centered perspectives. Notable films include The Bronze Men of Cameroon (2020), Zanzibar Soccer Queens (2008), and Sisters in Law (2005), which has won over 30 awards globally. She has collaborated with marginalized communities across Cameroon, Zanzibar, Germany, and Wales, addressing issues like cultural heritage preservation and gender equality.

Awards include the 2023 Black History Wales Community Award and a Congressional Recognition for her contributions to African cinema. She supervises PhD students in film and media, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches and decolonizing curricula. Current projects include the UKRI-funded Co-POWeR initiative exploring BAME communities' resilience during the pandemic.

Her teaching emphasizes critical engagement with representation, diversity, and intersectionality. She mentors students to navigate evolving documentary practices while fostering ethical storytelling. Professional roles include jury memberships at film festivals and external examining roles at UK universities.