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Dr. Justine Atkinson is a Lecturer in Media, Culture and Society at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Theatre, Film & Television Studies. She holds a PhD in film curation (2023) and is founder/director of Aya Films, a media education company. Her work focuses on collaborative curation, digital platforms (e.g., Curate-It app), and diversity in film distribution. She has collaborated with festivals like Edinburgh International Film Festival and SAFAR, and previously served as Festival Producer for Africa in Motion (2013–2019).
- Education: PhD in Film Curation, University of Glasgow (2023)
Research interests include decolonisation in film festivals, digital curation practices, and media access equity. She teaches across four MSc programs at Glasgow and has guest-lectured internationally, including at South West University, Chongqing (2024). Her projects emphasize democratizing film knowledge through apps like Curate-It, designed to empower grassroots screenings.
Her publications explore African audiovisual content distribution, pandemic-era media access, and festival curatorial equity. Grants and collaborations are centered on expanding inclusive film practices. She leads Aya Films' initiatives to bridge educational and industrial gaps in media sectors.
