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Paolo Russo is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at Oxford Brookes University, where he specializes in screenwriting, story development, and film history. He serves on multiple editorial boards including the Journal of Italian Cinema and Media Studies and L'Avventura - International Journal of Italian Film and Media Landscapes.
- Screenwriting Studies
- Serial TV Narrative Analysis
- Migration and Cultural Representation
- Complex Systems in Screenwriting
Russo's research spans screenwriting theory, migration narratives in Italian cinema, and cognitive poetics in television serials. His publications include a History of Italian Cinema (2008) and an edited volume on Italian screenwriting (2014). He has contributed to international journals like Journal of Screenwriting and New Review of Film and Television Studies.
His recent work (2020-2024) demonstrates methodological innovation through:
- Quantitative analysis of migration narratives
- Cognitive engagement with antihero structures
- Transnational crime drama frameworks
- Archival research in politically censored films
- Rebooting cultural icons for modern audiences
- Complex system theory applications
Professional roles include Chairperson of the Screenwriting Research Network (2019-present) and visiting lectureships at Stephens College, University of Rome 3, and University of Oxford. His industry experience as professional screenwriter includes co-writing Three Days of Anarchy (2006) and current roles as Co-Creator and Head Writer of Burns and Staff Writer for Topo Gigio - The Series.
