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Estrella Sendra joined King's College London in 2022 as a Lecturer in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, focusing on education in festivals and events. Prior to this, she worked as a Lecturer in Global Media Industries at the University of Southampton and in Film and Screen Industries at SOAS, University of London. Estrella completed her doctoral thesis on the dynamics of local and international festivals in Senegal in 2018. Her pedagogical approach is heavily influenced by her research practices, incorporating elements of artistic research and documentary filmmaking. She is an advocate for critical pedagogies and emphasizes inclusive educational practices. Her research interests include African cinema, cultural film festivals, and the decolonization of creative industries education. Estrella actively collaborates with film festivals across Africa and contributes to the understanding of African cinemas on international platforms. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the King’s Education Award nominations and the SOAS Director’s Teaching Prize. Estrella is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as an associate editor for Screenworks, a peer-reviewed publication on practice research in screen media.
King's College London • London, UK
Teaching modules related to festivals and events, focusing on critical pedagogy and inclusive educational practices.
University of Southampton • Southampton, UK
Taught Global Media Industries.
SOAS, University of London • London, UK
Taught Film and Screen Industries.
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