PR. Marketing. Fundraising.
Film Writer & Lecturer.
Over 25 years in Arts and Media PR, marketing, fundraising and project management.
I have worked in both in-house and in freelance environments, on a range of projects covering Strategy and Business Planning, PR, Social Media, Web, Design (managing), Print (buying), Copywriting and Funding applications.
I am keen to hear about any projects that I may be able to help you with.
Recent Clients
Currently teaching full-time, but do get in touch as am always looking to work with arts organisations in marketing, fundraising or project management capacity.
I have written books on Bio-Pics, Jane Campion, Audrey Hepburn and The Coen Brothers, and contributed to books on Charlie Chaplin, James Bond, War Movies, Fantasy Films, UK Counter Culture and Silent Cinema. Full list of publications.
Out Now
Essay in BFI Blu-Ray Early Women Filmmakers 1911 - 1940
Essay in BFI 40th Anniversary Hair
Recent Publications
In the Scene: Jane Campion
WJEC EDUQAS Film Studies Textbook for
A Level and AS
Coming Soon
Essay in BFI Cyrano de Bergerac
Research Projects
Get in touch.....
Call me on 07811 761588
Email me at cheshellen at gmail.com
I teach Film, Media and Cultural Studies at undergraduate and A Level. Currently teaching Film & Media at University of Sussex ISC.
I also offer a wide range of film topics for one-off talks for local groups and societies. Full list of topics.
Forthcoming talks ...
Explore Film Study Day: Dziga Vertov's Man With a Movie Camera
The Depot, Lewes, 12 March 2020
Further talks being scheduled, watch this space or follow me on twitter
Podcasts/Radio
Betamax Video Club - The Tall Guy
Ellen Cheshire's Perfect Night In
The Cinematologists - The Piano ep 69
BBC Radio 4 Film Programme - Moving Image: Carol Morley on Sweetie
BBC World Service - The Forum:
Charlie Chaplin
Audiovisual Cultures ep 13 - British Silent Film Symposium pt 2
Paul Ross, TalkRadio interview about Early Women Filmmakers
(starts 11'30" in the 0230-0300 slot)
