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Mark Carey is an Associate Professor in Filmmaking at the University of Plymouth's School of Art, Design and Architecture. He is an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and educator with a focus on practice-led research addressing social justice, ethnography, and trauma through film. His work includes the feature film Disclosure (2020), which was nominated for an Australian Academy Award and won the ATOM Award for Film in Education. He collaborates with prominent artists like Jarman Award winner Jasmina Cibic on projects such as The Gift and Tear Down and Rebuild.
Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Cinematography at the Northern Film School in Leeds, expanding its infrastructure and curriculum. His teaching spans international masterclasses and BBC collaborations, including work in Sierra Leone through the British Council. Students under his mentorship have won RTS Awards, Camerimage Competitions, and Student Academy Award nominations.
His research emphasizes filmmaking as a tool for societal change, blending professional practice with ethical storytelling. Notable cinematic contributions include work on We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks and The Fifty-Year Argument, alongside documentaries like Venus and Serena and China Power – Art Now After Mao. His projects frequently intersect art, politics, and technology, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary innovation.
Award highlights include BAFTA, AACTA, and MAC Arts nominations, alongside recognition from prestigious festivals like Venice Biennale and BFI London Film Festival. His work consistently bridges academic research and mainstream audiences, exemplified by Disclosure's critical acclaim and educational impact.
