Dr. James Newton is a Lecturer in Media and Film Practice at the University of Kent's Arts at Kent school. He specializes in the intersection of film form and content, with a focus on cult/exploitation cinema, anarchist influences in film, and radical politics. His academic work includes The Mad Max Effect (2021) and The Anarchist Cinema (2019). As a filmmaker, he has directed feature films Black Lizard Tales (2020) and Katernica (2022), currently in post-production on When the Sun Stands Still (2024). His podcast Newton Talks explores film culture and features interviews with industry professionals. Teaching responsibilities include modules on digital storytelling, media production, and sound design in cinema. Supervision focuses on cult/exploitation cinema, guerrilla filmmaking, and political aspects of film. His research examines transnational exploitation cycles, anarchist theory applications, and underground film culture preservation. Publications span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and academic monographs analyzing genre cinema trends, representation politics, and animation's sociopolitical dimensions. His work bridges academic analysis with creative practice, emphasizing micro-budget filmmaking methodologies and subversive storytelling techniques.
