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Michael Brown is a Professor in the Department of Creative Industries at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. His work focuses on ethnographic and participatory filmmaking for social change, particularly empowering marginalized communities, animals, and the environment to influence policy. Drawing on Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, he has extensive global experience, including long-term work in Nepal. He leads community-based development projects, using filmmaking to bridge lived experiences and policy-making.
Research interests include participatory methodologies in filmmaking, sustainable development practices, and the intersection of media with social justice. His projects, such as Brick Mule and Champions of Palliative Care, highlight his commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through visual narratives.
He supervises PhD and MA candidates in areas like filmmaking for social change, participatory film practices, and development communication. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Notable projects include Disability and Development (global films on youth disability), Fracking in Fermanagh (community-driven environmental advocacy), and Experiences of Childhood (documenting street children and HIV orphans in Nepal and Kenya). These projects often translate into educational resources for UK schools.
