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Barnaby Falck is a PhD student whose research in media and cultural studies at the University of Lincoln is focusing on censorship and the limits of acceptability in modern British film culture.
“Basically, I’m trying to understand how far a film-maker needs to go in order to be banned in the UK in the 21st Century,” explains Barnaby, who is studying for a PhD remotely and is based in Leeds.
As part of the research, Barnaby is looking at the development of online media and the changing nature of film formats and has already had several articles published in academic journals, including The Journal of British Cinema and Television, The Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, and Fantastika. Three chapters in three separate books are also nearing completion.
The chance to simply work on gaining a PhD in a field that I love has been amazing. The opportunity to sharpen my skills as a media researcher and historian have also been extremely valuable and useful.
Barnaby Falck
PhD Student, Film and Media
“I chose to study at the University of Lincoln because of the academic expertise available here,” says Barnaby. “In particular, Dr Neil Jackson, who is a senior lecturer and one of the country’s leading experts on extreme and fringe media, as well as the British Board of Film Classification.
“Throughout my PhD, I have received extremely good support from my supervisors, including Dr Gabor Gergley, who has been a very comforting and kind voice when needed. I've also received very good careers advice during my time here.
“The facilities on campus are great and provide for a very nice and relaxing atmosphere. As a remote student, I am grateful for the range of online resources that are available for free. I have also really appreciated the flexibility and understanding that the University has had for my situation, where I’m not living particularly close to Lincoln and also working at the same time as completing my studies.”
Alongside academic expertise in film, media, and journalism, the University of Lincoln offers a range of high-quality specialist facilities, including television studios, a sound theatre, audio production, multi-track recording, animation, and video editing and post production.
Of course, times are tough for the film and television industry, and Barnaby is of course aware of the difficulties that the higher education sector is facing at the moment, especially in the arts and cultural studies.
“I would still love to pursue academia full-time,” says Barnaby. “I am currently employed at a community centre in Leeds and help to organise the Leeds Queer Film Festival.
“My plan is to continue working in the third sector and film programming, while also pursuing research that continues to make an important contribution to knowledge in the fields of film and media.”
Hear more about Barnaby's research into what is deemed unacceptable for public viewership in film in the 21st Century. Barnaby also discusses the range of support services that are available at Lincoln and offers advice for those looking to pursue postgraduate study at the University.
You can find out more about Barnaby's research interests, work experiences, and academic background on the LinkedIn page.