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Excluded yet Resilient: South Asian Women Filmmakers in the UK Film Industry - Tabassum Islam

Ulster University
2026
UK Film Industry
Women Filmmakers
South Asian Filmmakers
Film Industry Diversity
Diversity in Film
gender inequality
Racial Inequality
Intersectionality
Creative Industries
UK Creative Industries
Film Funding
Independent Filmmaking
British Asian Cinema
South Asian Cinema
Female Directors
Female Producers
Film Production
Cultural Diversity
Representation in Film
Screen Industries
Film Festivals
International Film Festivals
Generational Wealth
economic inequality
Economic Privilege
Working-Class Filmmakers
Migrant Communities
Migration
Gender and Race
Gendered Care
Caring Responsibilities
Diversity Policy
cultural policy
Film Policy
Arts funding
crowdfunding
Community Filmmaking

This research examines the experiences of South Asian women filmmakers in the UK, revealing how economic inequality intersects with race, migration, gender and caring responsibilities. Interviews show significant barriers to careers and funding, but also remarkable resilience as filmmakers create alternative networks, crowdfunding strategies and international collaborations to tell their stories.

English Is Not Enough - Helen Zipei Liu

University of Auckland
2026
virtual reality
VR Education
Intercultural Competence
Intercultural Learning
English Language Learning
English Education
language learning
Cultural Awareness
Cross-Cultural Communication
Global Citizenship
educational technology
Immersive Learning
Serious Games
VR Games
Game-Based Learning
Digital Education
primary education
Children
International Education
Cultural Diversity
Chinese Education
New Zealand Education
Virtual Reality Games
educational research
Learning Design
Design Principles
cultural exchange
stereotypes
Critical Cultural Awareness
experiential learning
EdTech
international students
English Learners
VR Learning
Interactive Learning
cultural understanding
Global Education
Classroom Innovation
education research
immersive technology

This research explores how virtual reality can develop intercultural competence in young English learners. Through an immersive VR game comparing Chinese and New Zealand cultures, children build cultural understanding, openness, and critical awareness. The project also establishes design principles to help educators create accessible intercultural learning experiences through VR.

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