John Caughie

John Caughie is an Adjunct Professor affiliated with the School of Culture & Creative Arts at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on early cinema history, particularly in Scotland, exploring themes such as film exhibition in small towns, regional film culture, and the intersection of cinema with literature and television. He is a leading editor of the 2018 book Early Cinema in Scotland, which examines the nation’s film heritage. Caughie’s work bridges historical analysis and cultural studies, analyzing how Scottish identity is represented in early films and how local audiences engaged with cinema.

His scholarship spans film historiography, media theory, and interdisciplinary approaches to cinema’s relationship with other art forms. Notable contributions include exploring the 'clutter of phenomena' in film history and investigating the role of television in serial storytelling. He has also developed digital projects like the Early Cinema in Scotland, 1896–1927 website, showcasing archival materials. Caughie’s publications cover over a decade, from 2006 to 2019, reflecting his sustained engagement with media history and theory.