Kevin Nash

Dr Kevin Nash is a Teaching Professor at the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, Queen Mary University of London, specializing in Film Studies. He holds a PhD in Film-Theatre from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2023) and an MA from Queen Mary, focusing on Mike Leigh’s improvisation techniques.

• Education:
  • PhD in Film-Theatre (2023) - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
  • MA in Film Studies - Queen Mary University of London

His research establishes 'film-theatre' as a novel approach to disrupt Hollywood's absorption effects. Current projects include a monograph on this theory and workshops on improvisation, duration images, and Brechtian techniques. Films like Waking David (2019 Brighton Fringe Festival) and The Wasp apply these methods, utilizing structured improvisation and theatrical rehearsal processes. His work bridges practical filmmaking with theoretical exploration, emphasizing underutilized theatrical strategies in cinema.

He collaborates with institutions such as Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has presented at film festivals in the UK and USA. His recent feature Waking David received awards and nominations in multiple categories, including Best Film and Best Director.