Dr Kamran Qureshi has published a new article, Fictsearch: What If Cinema Could Be a Research Method?, as part of Palgrave Macmillan’s Humanities campaign, an initiative that showcases the relevance and impact of humanities research in contemporary society.
The article introduces the Fictsearch framework developed in his book Fiction Feature Filmmaking and examines how filmmaking can operate not only as an artistic practice but also as a research methodology. It explores the potential of cinema to generate knowledge, investigate complex questions, and contribute to scholarly inquiry through creative practice.
The article can be read here:
https://go.nature.com/3OryfCY
Further information about the book Fiction Feature Filmmaking is available here:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-10451-9
Special thanks are extended to Kathy Cacace at Palgrave Macmillan for her support in facilitating this contribution.
Great to be on ‘The Community Hour’ this week, hosted by Arif Faizi! Really enjoyed the conversation on filmmaking, research, our books, dramas, shows, and telling stories that matter. Thank you for having us!
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Screenwriters Frank McEntaggart and Chris Pantazides discussing their journey of writing period drama feature film Elsie Inglis’ War & Dr Kamran Qureshi. Click here for movie page on KQ Movies.
This week, I had the pleasure of leading a PGCert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) session on inclusive education, intersectionality, and cultural sensitivity.
I shared insights from my own 30 years of practice in promoting inclusive storytelling across Film, TV, and academia, along approaches to creating inclusive teaching and learning environment. The session brought together lecturers from across disciplines – from Law, AI, and Engineering to Nursing, Creative Industries, and Maritime studies, highlighting how inclusion is relevant across all areas of higher education.
Continue Reading…I had the pleasure of joining a panel for the MSc Media & Communications students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and I left feeling genuinely inspired 🎬
It was a fantastic opportunity to pull back the curtain for the next generation of media professionals. We covered the realities of breaking into the UK film industry, discussing career trajectories, the nuances of work culture, and the current landscape. Beyond the logistics, it was vital to share personal stories and lessons learned along the way.
Thanks to the Moderator: Professor Shakuntala Banaji, panelists: Naveed Kabir HBO, Nicoletta Sbordone ITV, Organising team: Agathe Germain, Luana Moreno, Marine Audouin and LSE Media & Communications Society for having me.
To the students: best of luck and looking forward to seeing your names in the credits soon.
Pictures credit: Iris Xu
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Book, Fiction Feature Filmmaking: Research and Practice in Screenwriting, Production, Distribution, Exhibition, and Beyond. By Dr. Kamran Qureshi – Published by Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan)
This first-of-its-kind groundbreaking book by Dr. Kamran Qureshi explores the creative, technical, and industrial dimensions of fiction feature filmmaking. Bringing together critical research and professional practice, it provides a comprehensive journey through the entire lifecycle of a film — from screenwriting and development to production, distribution, and exhibition.
Written for filmmakers, researchers, students, and industry professionals, the book bridges theory and practice, offering fresh insights into how stories are shaped, films are made, and cinematic works reach audiences in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
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