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Linda Ward is a Lecturer in Filmmaking at Plymouth University's School of Art, Design and Architecture (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business). She is also a practicing artist filmmaker and doctoral researcher exploring iconography, perception, memory, and maternal themes through experimental film. Her work bridges academic and industry contexts, with a focus on 360-film, essay film, and intersections between film and architecture.
Education: Pursuing a practice-based PhD in Filmmaking at Plymouth University.
Research interests include experimental film forms, film and water studies, and the application of legacy lenses with digital technology. Her award-winning films have screened at festivals such as the London Short Film Festival and Kerala Short Film Festival.
Teaching: Leads modules like FILM613 Beyond Film (collaborating with industry professionals) and FILM512 Cinematic Crafts. Previously taught FILM403 Film Drama and FILM511 Filmmaker. Supports MA Film and interdisciplinary modules like History/Theory/Critical Context with architecture students.
Industry Engagement: Board Director of Screen Devon, Royal Television Society committee member, and organizer of the BA Filmmaking Producers Conference connecting students with industry leaders like Working Title Films and Channel 4.
Contributions: Co-developed the Plymouth Best Practice Code of Filmmaking during the pandemic, facilitated industry workshops via Royal Television Society partnerships, and pioneered Zoom-based long-form drama during lockdown.
