KQ

Dr Kamran Qureshi

Also known as: KQ

Southampton Solent University, University of East Anglia

ORCID iD 0000-0002-1859-2257
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With over 30 years of experience as an award-winning film and television director, producer, Dr. Kamran Qureshi's expertise spans Hollywood, British, and Australian cinema, with a particular focus on creative practice research, gender studies, and the representation of intersex people. Kamran is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK (AdvanceHE) and holds a doctorate from the University of East Anglia UK in Professional Practice in Film, Television, and Media. His new book Fiction Feature Filmmaking (2026) has published by Spring Nature.

Currently, Kamran is a Senior Lecturer in the Film Production at Southampton Solent University. Since 2000, he has provided mentorship and supervision to BA, MSc, and PhD students in their research dissertations and filmmaking endeavours. Kamran has facilitated workshops, internships, and on-the-job training for numerous apprentices across various roles within film and television production.

Previously, from 2019 to 2022, Kamran taught Film, Television, and Digital Media theory and practice at the University of East Anglia (UEA). During this tenure, he also served as the Local Representative for the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), organising events and sharing vital information across UEA's faculties.

Kamran's research contributions in film and television have been presented at institutions such as Birkbeck College, Dublin City University, and the University of Westminster. As Communication editor of the CHASE Brief Encounters (issue 4, 2019-2020), Kamran ensures clarity, accessibility, and effective communication of peer-reviewed content. His recent book chapter, "A Critical Analysis of The Transgender (Intersex) Persons Act, 2018," was published by Palgrave Macmillan and presented at the University of Lincoln. His forthcoming work, "Portrayal of Intersex in Indian Cinema," will appear in an American journal following its presentation at The Southwest Conference, Trinity University, US.

In addition to his academic endeavours, Kamran has directed numerous television drama series, TV shows, and documentaries. His feature film "Only Love Matters" (OLM), the first of its kind on intersex subjects set in Britain, has earned him accolades including Best Director, Producer, Cinematographer, and Screenwriter Awards. His achievements also include Best TV Film and TV Talk Show accolades at various international awards, with multiple nominations for Lux Style Best TV Director and Producer for Drama Series.

From 2018 to 2020, Kamran served as a Governor at the council of governors NHS Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals, contributing to institutional operations and collaborating within dynamic, high-functioning teams. His dedication to integrating creative practice, film research, and teaching reflects his commitment as an aspiring academic to share field experiences through scholarly pursuits.

Employment

  • Southampton Solent University Senior Lecturer Film Production
    2022 - Present

Education

  • University of East Anglia Doctor of Philosophy
    2018 - 2022

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Publications (28)