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Professor Tom Rice is a film, media, and cultural historian affiliated with the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on colonial cinemas, non-theatrical film practices, and the intersection of media and empire.
- Projects: Colonial Film Units, Colonial Film Project, Conservative Convergence: The Daily Mail and Modern Media (2026)
- Funding: Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, AHRC, RSE, AHRC-DFG
Rice’s work examines how cinema and media shaped and preserved power structures, including the Ku Klux Klan and the British Empire. His research spans archival studies, documentary film, and transmedial newspaper evolution. He has contributed to public engagement via Cinema St Andrews and collaborations with archives.
Research trends include: analysis of colonial film units, educational media, and the Daily Mail’s role in pioneering multi-platform media. His publications and projects highlight the political and cultural impact of non-theatrical film practices.
Scientific Awards & Prizes:
- Richard Wall Memorial Award finalist (2020)
- INDIEFAB Award Honorable Mention (2016)
- BAFTSS Best Monograph Award runner-up (2017)
- Russell Trust Award (2012)
- FILTA Assessment (2011)
Rice has supervised ten PhD students to completion and led major projects like Relocating Filmstrips, Remapping Europe (AHRC-DFG funded). His work has influenced educational programs, film festivals, and public discourse via media engagements (BBC, New York Times, Guardian).
Labs & Teams: Director of Cinema St Andrews; Co-Investigator on the AHRC-DFG educational filmstrips project; former Director of Impact and Research at his school.
