Ian McPake

Ian McPake is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Film Production at the University of Sunderland's School of Creative Arts. He teaches modules in Production Skills, Moving Camera techniques, Documentary Production, and MA Media Production. His research focuses on Steadicam operation, cinematography, scriptwriting, and short film production. McPake is a practicing filmmaker and runs an independent production company, with a particular interest in short horror films and documentary filmmaking. He has worked as a freelance Steadicam operator since 2009 and teaches Steadicam techniques to students. His recent projects include a documentary in production and contributions to film festivals globally. He also supervises final-year and masters' practical projects.

His professional experience includes roles as a director, producer, and screenwriter, with scripts and short films in development. McPake collaborates with industry professionals and emphasizes technical skills like editing (Avid Media Composer), color grading (DaVinci Resolve), and camera/lighting techniques.