Loran Dunn

Loran Dunn is a BAFTA-nominated Senior Lecturer in Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Digital Arts (SODA). As founder of Manchester-based production company Delaval Film, she specializes in live action, stop-motion animation, and documentary work with international broadcast partners like BBC, Film4, and SKY. Her 2024 feature film 'Hoard' won four Venice Film Festival awards and received six BIFA nominations.

Key research contributions include:

• 2023 investigation into risk-taking cinema and diverse storytelling through 'Hoard'
• 2022 experimental stop-motion work 'Salvation Has No Name'
• 2021 exploration of underrepresented voices in film
• 2023 industry analysis article 'Putting the Spotlight on Producers'

Scientific awards and recognition:

• Venice Film Festival Most Innovative Film
• BAFTA nomination
• Six BIFA nominations
• Named among Creative UK's Top 50 Most Creative Companies

She actively develops emerging talent through programs like BBC New Creatives and Sky Arts' ShortFLIX.