Lucy Bolton

Professor Lucy Bolton (BA, MA, PhD) is an academic at Queen Mary University of London's School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, specializing in Film Studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of film and philosophy, particularly feminist philosophy, phenomenology, and stardom studies.

• Director of the Living British Cinema forum
• Editorial board member for journals Film-Philosophy, Celebrity Studies, and Open Screens
• Co-editor of the book series Visionaries: Thinking through Female Filmmakers

Her work examines ethical and aesthetic dimensions of cinema, with particular attention to women's cinema, British and Hollywood film traditions, and philosophical approaches to film. Recent publications analyze James Bond's gender dynamics, Mary Magdalene's cinematic representation, and stardom in cross-cultural contexts.

Scientific awards include the BAFTSS Award for Best Edited Collection (2017) for Lasting Stars. She supervises PhD students exploring topics like Vivien Leigh's vocal performance, immersive museums, and women's avant-garde cinema.

Prominent public engagement activities include BBC Radio 3/4 appearances, BFI panel discussions on Ingmar Bergman, and film introductions at the British Film Institute. Her research has been featured in The Conversation and Times Higher Education Supplement.