Creating impact through participatory action research: a film festival framework case study

Farrar, R (2021) 'Creating impact through participatory action research: a film festival framework case study.' Research for All, 5 (1). pp. 118-133. ISSN 2399-8121

[img]
Preview
Text
13801.pdf - Published Version
CC BY 4.0.

Download (1MB) | Preview
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.05.1.10

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to share insights on a novel approach to participatory action research. The significance of my research highlights the benefits of positioning a film festival as a useful participatory action research framework for researchers seeking impact. A film festival approach provides an effective framework for evidencing co-impact throughout the process. The scope of my research focuses on one case study film festival. Shextreme Film Festival is the world’s first film festival celebrating women in extreme sports and adventure. In this paper, four guiding steps for reflection and five research insights are outlined for researchers seeking to adopt a film festival within their own discipline as a participatory action research approach to creating impact. An advantage of this approach is that a film festival is an effective creative and public forum for addressing aspirations across industry, community and academic divides. It also empowers a researcher by providing an enterprising approach for commercializing research and sustainably funding long-term projects.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: participatory action research, film festival, women in extreme sports, women in adventure, female adventure film-makers
Divisions: Bath School of Art, Film and Media
Research Centres and Groups: Centre for Media Research
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.05.1.10
Date Deposited: 22 Feb 2021 18:17
Last Modified: 16 May 2022 14:03
URI / Page ID: https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13801
Request a change to this item or report an issue Request a change to this item or report an issue
Update item (repository staff only) Update item (repository staff only)