Faye

Course Leader, BA Television and Film Production

Faye is the Television and Film Production Course Leader at the School of Film & Television, having joined the University in 2016. Faye specialises in Cinematography and is still practicing in this field, working as a Director of Photography on independent features, documentary projects, short films and experimental research projects.

Faye has been working professionally in the film industry for over 20 years, which has taken her all over the world and on occasion involved oddities such as filming underwater with big fake sharks or ‘miniature’ (actually quite large) submarines. Typically, however, Faye is passionate about working as a Cinematographer and creative collaborator on documentary, narrative and experimental film projects where story and character are central.

Faye has a wealth of teaching experience spanning back many years across multiple institutions. Her graduates have achieved great professional and personal success in international film and television industries as well as a diverse range of other industries that help individuals transfer their skills and pursue their passions in everything from fashion photography to real estate. Faye’s approach to teaching is creative and inclusive, valuing each student’s journey above all, regardless of where it may lead them.

Faye is passionate about storytelling, in all its forms, and is currently working on a collaboration about the creative outputs of ants and bees as well as a project exploring visual expression of the sonic world. Faye is particularly proud of her work on a feature documentary about intuition with two inspirational Icelandic Directors called "Innsaei - The Sea Within" which is available to watch on Amazon having now finished its run on Netflix.

External Links

Contact details

Telephone 01326 255998
Email Faye@falmouth.ac.uk

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Year Qualification Awarding body
    2022 PGCHE Falmouth University
    1998 HND Cinematography Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design

    Membership of external committees

    Member of Guild of British Camera Technicians, Friend of the Association of Camera Operators

    Research Interests

    Research interests and expertise

    Faye's research interests centre around cinematography and the fundamentals of teaching and practicing visual storytelling; interrogating the balance between technical and creative, while serving craft skills along with the theoretical underpinning. Faye is currently exploring the relationship between collaboration and emotional intelligence as well as creative use of Artificial Intelligence as a tool and not a threat.

    Research topics

    • Creative use of AI in filmmaking
    • Emotional intelligence for more effective collaboration and citizenship
    • Inclusivity and diversity through improving industry practice

    Professional Engagement

    Independent professional practice

    • Innasei - The Sea Within (2016) - Feature Documentary
    • Fallen Soldiers (2015) - Feature
    • The Cut (2012) - TV Drama
    • Southern Softies (2009) - Feature
    • Sensitive Skin (2007) - TV Drama