Mark Freeman

Mark Freeman is a Lecturer in the Department of Film and Animation at Swinburne University of Technology, within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He holds a PhD from LaTrobe University (2013), an MA from LaTrobe, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Melbourne. He teaches and convenes film theory courses and is actively engaged in research, editorial work, and academic leadership.

• PhD: LaTrobe University, 2013 – 'The Cinema Network: Transforming National Cinema in the Postnational Age'
• MA: LaTrobe University – Thesis on Australian appropriation of the American slacker genre
• Bachelor of Education: University of Melbourne

His research centers on screen and digital media, cultural studies, and creative writing, with a focus on national and postnational cinema, digital horror, Australian film, and film aesthetics. He explores how global technologies reshape cinematic identity, exhibition, and narrative. His work frequently appears in film journals such as Senses of Cinema, Metro, and Screening the Past.

His recent publications span topics from academic leadership and wellbeing to comedy in Elaine May, digital horror, and representations of gender in Australian cinema. These works reflect a broad engagement with both theoretical and cultural dimensions of film, often bridging historical analysis with contemporary digital shifts.

His scientific and professional contributions include:

• Editor, Senses of Cinema journal (since 2016)
• Board Member, Senses of Cinema (since 2016)
• Member, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) (since 2018)
• Producer and host, Senses of Cinema Podcast

He has secured internal research grants, including a 2024 Swinburne grant on screen cultures, AI, and distribution networks. He supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas such as mythological adaptation, women in music video direction, and filmmaker ethics. He leads initiatives in practice-based research and academic leadership, emphasizing wellbeing and self-care in higher education.

Freeman is also involved in creative output, notably the Senses of Cinema Podcast, which extends scholarly engagement beyond academia. His work demonstrates a sustained commitment to film scholarship, public intellectualism, and pedagogical innovation.