Charlie Wilson

Contact

Email: k2240905@kingston.ac.uk
Location: Kingston School of Art, Knights Park
Faculty: Kingston School of Art
School: School of Arts
Department: Department of Film and Photography
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Research project: Reclaiming the neurodivergent voice in modern media; a study into the influence of the industry and the effects of good representation

Abstract

This research project will focus on the presentation of neurodivergent people in TV and Film over the last 10 years. It will explore the perception of those with neurodevelopmental conditions and how they have impacted the treatment of those communities. The research will culminate in a series of workshops where I will work alongside the interviewees and other disabled filmmakers and creatives from all areas. The work produced will provide an example to the media industry, of what is possible when disabled people are included in the conversation about their own representation.

Research degree: Practice-based PhD
Title of project: Reclaiming the neurodivergent voice in modern media; a study into the influence of the industry and the effects of good representation
Research supervisor: Dr Colette Balmain
Other research supervisor: Dr María Mencía

Biography

I am a PhD student at Kingston University with a particular interest in disability advocacy and media analysis. I am passionate journalist, filmmaker, writer and aspiring academic with a particular interest in disability advocacy and media analysis.

I originally come from a drama and music background, which inspired me to work in the creative industries. I completed my BA in Film and Screenwriting at the University of Chichester in 2021 and finished my MA in Journalism at the University of Roehampton in September 2022. I have recently joined Kingston University and hope to complete my PhD in modern media and disability.

Areas of research interest

Disability Representation in Film and TV
Disability Rights Movement
Presentations of Neurodivergence
Disability Stigma
LGBTQ+ UK History
Connections of Disability and Queerness
TV and Film's Impact on Social Attitudes
The Responsibility of Modern Media in Creating an Accessible World

Qualifications

BA Digital Film Production and Screenwriting, University of Chichester
MA Journalism, University of Roehampton