Film and TV Studies research and PhD programmes Film and TV Studies at 明星八卦 has established a substantial body of research in a range of topics, including numerous major contributions to the field. Three themes provide strands across which much of this work can be categorized: independent, art and cult cinemas; moving image and critical/cultural theory; and documentary practise and theory. Areas in which staff have published major work recognized in the field include British, European, Hollywood, American independent, Hong Kong, and Third cinema; horror, comedy, the integration of video practice and theory, Marxism and the media, contemporary British and American television. Some of our staff are also filmmakers, particularly in documentary, and/or use documentary itself as a form of research. Research opportunities for students Research students are welcomed to 明星八卦 as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students. Doctoral research information How to apply for a PhD View list of PhDs in this area Research in Film and TV Studies Find people, projects, groups and publications in Film Studies and read more about related research to this area. Meet our experts Film and TV Studies Publications Browse our collection of select research outputs by our group members Interested in Comedy Studies? Find out more about the Comedy Studies field at 明星八卦 Independent assessment of our research quality (REF 2021) View REF 2021 details for Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies (UoA 33) Putting working class actors centre stage REF 2021 Explore our work About a War - a film by Daniele Rugo and Abi Weaver A feature-length documentary exploring violence and social change through the testimonies of ex-fighters from the Lebanese Civil War. Danger: Diabolik Indie films have thrived, standing out from the dominant Hollywood mainstream. But what exactly is 'independent' cinema? Courses Screen Media (Film and TV) PhD View all courses Fully-funded studentships Our funded studentships become available at different times of the year. Please keep checking our page regularly to see the latest funded opportunities. We also advertise all our funded studentships as soon as they become available on the twitter account. View all studentships