Kim Beveridge: Lecturer
Kim Beveridge is a digital artist and filmmaker creating socially engaged, multi-platform work that blends film, sound, and live performance. Working independently and in collaboration with leading arts organisations, she explores human stories through innovative digital storytelling and participatory practice.
Her work spans film, theatre, and immersive digital experiences, including app-based soundwalks, large-scale video design for stage, and documentary-based installations.
Kim collaborates closely with communities, artists, and cultural partners across Scotland and internationally to produce work that is authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant.
As a producer and project lead, Kim oversees concept development, filming, editing, and sound design, as well as mentoring emerging creatives and delivering workshops in digital media. Her recent collaborations include projects with Tricky Hat Productions and the National Theatre of Scotland.
Alex Blackmore: Technician
Having graduating with a BA Hons (1st Class) in Cinematography from UWL in 2013, Alex has been a technician in the film & TV industry for over 12 years having worked both freelance on high-end commercials, TV, and film, and for companies such as Panalux as a specialist lighting tech. Working across the UK and on productions across Europe, Alex has also acted as a specialist consultant for various organisations and productions.
Alex is a member of the Guild of Television Camera Professionals and also owns and operates a small production studio in Cumbernauld which has hosted various productions – from student projects, to music videos, TV commercials and BBC projects. His qualifications include certifications for the Safe Design and Construction of Sets, and Production Risk Management from First Option Safety, IPAF 3a & 3b, as well as a slew of H&S accreditations.
Previously to joining NCL, Alex ran the kitroom for the MET Film school in London, and also taught cinematography on their MA course.
Alec Cheer: Lecturer
Alec’s multi discipline approach stems from completing a HND in Fine Art at Moray College in Elgin. Initially specialising in drawing and painting. He went on to focus on digital graphics, photography, and video.
He completed a BA hons in Digital Art (1st Class) in 2005 at The University of Paisley (now UWS) specialising in video art and animation, during which he was nominated for a Scottish Screens Students on Screen award under the no boundaries category and received a court medal for best student of the year.
After completing a Masters in 2&3D Motion Graphics at the Glasgow School of Art in 2007, Alec worked freelance on a wide variety of different projects in studio and remotely for various clients ranging from independent artists/labels and companies to more commercial TV work, producing promotional material including tv promos/indents, motion graphics, music videos, animations, photography, and illustrations.
Alec is also a prolific musician and has a large number of releases to his name. His music has been released on labels in the UK and abroad and has been heavily played on radio stations as far as the US and Australia. He has recently ventured into composing film soundtracks, his first soundtrack for the film Sarah’s Room was nominated for a New Talent Scottish BAFTA for Original Music in 2014, while his second soundtrack for the film Night Kaleidoscope was released worldwide on Trunk Records in 2018.
Matthew Dolan: Lecturer
Matthew is a Fine Art graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, with a focus on drawing and sculpture. Currently, he specialises in live action/animation and multimedia filmmaking.
With over fifteen years of experience, Matthew has worked on diverse projects requiring a range of approaches, techniques, and software.
Notable collaborations include working with clients such as SmartCar and Universal Records in Berlin, as well as The NHS and Intu. His portfolio also includes music videos for renowned acts like The Go! Team, Katzenjammer, The Wombats, Yard Act, Josie Cotton, The Coral, Inhaler, This is the Kit, The Lathums, Blondes, and Bill Ryder Jones.
Matthew is currently working as animation director for the upcoming music documentary for The Coral – ‘Dreaming of You’. Beyond professional practice, he is committed to creative education, with seven years of experience in further and higher arts education.
Michael Grant: Lecturer
Michael’s skillset is gathered from a career in the Creative Industries that spans the disciplines of advertising, art and design. His career began in advertising as part of the creative team in a busy agency environment, creating print and media campaigns for a variety of clients including Jaguar, Range Rover, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Glenlivet.
Graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 1995 with a BA Hon’s in Fine Art he completed a post graduate course in web development and digital imaging. Working with a number of new media agencies in Glasgow, before setting up as a digital consultant, designer and content producer specialising within the music industry.
Over fifteen years as a commercial freelancer he produced media and content for a wide variety of bands and artists. Working with both major labels (Universal, EMI and Sony) and a number of smaller independents, (Domino, Independiente, Wall of Sound). He has lectured at post-graduate level at the School of Television and Imaging at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, and has participated on the judging panel for BAFTA Scotland.
Lisa Hart: Lecturer
Lisa has extensive experience across both the organisational and creative aspects of project management, with a finely-honed balance between both skillsets and a specialism in the production of filmed content.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Scottish creative industries, Lisa has worked in a wide range of roles – most notably as Head of Production for STV Creative, the hybrid creative agency/ production company at the heart of STV, where she led creative and advertising projects for more than seven years.
Lisa is recognised for her strong leadership and creative project management skills, coupled with a proactive, driven, and ambitious nature.
Her qualifications include an MFA Advanced Film Practice, an MA(Hons) Italian & History of Art, and multiple teaching and professional development awards including a TQFE and two PDAs. She is currently studying for a third PDA and a BA in Business & Leadership.
Lisa has been a Lecturer in Visual and Creative Arts for nine years, the past two with New College Lanarkshire. Lisa also runs her own small arts business.
Kevin Walls: Lecturer
Kevin is a multi-skilled filmmaker with experience across a range of genres, including comedy, drama, and documentary.
He studied MDes Sound for the Moving Image at the Glasgow School of Art, and his graduation film ‘Identical’ won the BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award for Sound in 2015. In 2018, he graduated as student of the year from Glasgow Caledonian University’s MA TV Fiction Writing programme, thanks to a scholarship from Warner Bros. Creative Talent.
His short films have screened at BAFTA and BIFA qualifying film festivals, including BFI Flare, Encounters Film Festival and The Shortest Nights. In 2024, he completed his BA in Acting at New College Lanarkshire, graduating with distinction. He is currently in post-production with his debut feature film, ‘Premature’.
New College Lanarkshire: Film & Television 