After studying English Literature and Film Studies as an undergraduate at the University of Exeter (2010-13), followed by an MA in Film Studies at the University of Warwick (2013-14), Chris completed his doctoral research at the University of Exeter in 2018.

His thesis – ‘Cinema on the Front Line’ – examined the role of the cinema as it intersected with the lives of those who served for Britain during the First World War, shining a light on a largely unacknowledged history within the discipline of film studies and military history. More broadly, his research interests include silent cinema, British film history, exhibition studies and the work of silent comedian Charlie Chaplin. Chris has published his work in a number of academic journals including Early Popular Visual Culture, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television and Film History and his research has also been featured on BBC Radio Devon, The Sun, The Daily Mirror and ITV News.

Chris has been teaching on a variety of undergraduate modules at the University of Exeter since 2016, where he began as a PT (postgraduate teacher) and now works as a Lecturer within the Department of Communications, Drama and Film Studies.

Beyond his academic work Chris is a keen film fan and critic, having written for numerous publications. He been involved with the establishment and organisation of an award-winning film society where he resided on the film selection committee, produced promotional material, including literature and short films, and introduced screenings for over 150 people.