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Lawrence Webb is an Associate Professor in Film Studies at the University of Sussex within the School of Media, Arts and Humanities. Holding a PhD from King's College London (2011), he has authored and co-edited foundational works including The Cinema of Urban Crisis (2014) and The City in American Cinema (2019).
- PhD in Film Studies (KCL, 2011)
- MA in Contemporary Cinema Cultures (KCL, 2005)
- BA in English Language and Literature (KCL, 2002)
His research systematically examines the intersections of cinema and urban transformation, tracing how film reflects and shapes postindustrial urbanism, media-architecture complexes, and political cityscapes from the 1970s to contemporary digital narratives. His publications reveal consistent trends in urban crisis portrayal, cinematic globalization, and location-based cultural analysis.
Webb's work engages with interdisciplinary urban theory, auteur analysis, and media-industry history, often positioning himself as a co-editor of major cinematic city volumes. While no specific scientific awards are documented, his 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) demonstrate deep expertise in urban film studies, media-architecture, and historiographical analysis.
- 3 monographs and co-edited collections
- 15+ peer-reviewed chapters/articles
- Teaching and supervision roles at Sussex since 2014
