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RUFUS STONE contributes to on-going research impact
February 22, 2018
BU produced tools for diversity, a Method Deck to Diversity and the film, RUFUS STONE contribute greatly to the success of impact efforts at the University. “It is important to remember that impact is not always a moment in the sun, then yesterday’s news”. Bournemouth University colleagues Kip Jones and Lee-Ann Fenge discuss the “long […]
Fifth anniversary screening and reception of the research-based biopic RUFUS STONE
July 13, 2016
You are cordially invited to attend the gala 5th Anniversary Screening and Reception for the award-winning research based biopic, RUFUS STONE. The Event will be held at the historic Shelley Theatre in Boscombe 7 November from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Over the past five years, RUFUS STONE has been viewed in academic, community and […]
RUFUS STONE shortlisted for AHRC Research in Film Award
September 15, 2015
The research-based biopic RUFUS STONE has just been shortlisted for the AHRC Research in Film Anniversary Prize for best AHRC funded film since 1998. A central strand of the activities taking place throughout 2015 to mark the AHRC’s tenth anniversary, the awards attracted nearly 200 entries across the five categories. The awards are designed […]
RUFUS STONE Reaches 10,000 Views!
August 20, 2015
The award-winning, short film, RUFUS STONE, based entirely on research carried out at Bournemouth University on older people in terms of isolation and connectivity, rurality and sexuality, and funded by Research Councils UK, has been available for viewing on Vimeo on the Internet since early this year. As of today, more than 10,000 people worldwide […]
“Academic engages with filmmaker for impact & wider audience”
April 29, 2015
Bournemouth University offers two opportunities to learn how in-depth research was turned into the award-winning biopic, RUFUS STONE. Premiered in 2012 at Bournemouth, the film has gone on to be screened by universities and by service providers across the UK and abroad. Since the first of the year, the film has also been available for […]
RUFUS STONE goes LIVE and FREE on the Internet
November 13, 2014
Bournemouth University is pleased to announce that the research-based, award-winning short film, RUFUS STONE, is now live and can be viewed for FREE on the Internet. View RUFUS STONE here: https://vimeo.com/109360805 The University has championed the film as ‘an outstanding example of public engagement at BU’ and as ‘inspirational’ in the University’s Annual Report. RUFUS […]
The Exponential Impact of RUFUS STONE
April 9, 2014
RUFUS STONE Q&A following screening at Keele University Qualitative Psychology Conference The academic impact of the research-based film RUFUS STONE, is certainly rewarding. In addition to a long list of publications produced by the project team (Jones, Fenge, Read & Cash), the film is now highlighted in several academic publications by esteemed authors, including Patricia […]
Research as Fiction: “The Return of Rufus Stone” by Kip Jones
December 23, 2013
By Sociological Imagination on December 22, 2013 • ( 0 ) A four-year research project at Bournemouth University, “Gay and Pleasant Land?—a study about positioning, ageing and gay life in rural South West England and Wales”, took place as part of the Research Councils UK-funded New Dynamics of Ageing Programme on ageing in 21st Century […]
Two Chances to see RUFUS STONE at Bournemouth University
December 5, 2013
Special screenings of the award-winning, research-based film at Bournemouth University’s Lansdowne Campus PUBLIC WELCOME! Free both days. No need to register. Just show up! Monday, 9 December, 1 pm Tuesday 10 December at 2:30 pm Wollstonecraft Theatre (BG10) Bournemouth House, Christchurch Rd RUFUS STONE has been viewed widely in academic settings over the past […]
Turning Research into Film published in Qualitative Research text
October 3, 2013
Just published! A chapter entitled, ‘Turning Research into Film’, by Kip Jones and Trevor Hearing has just been published in Sage’s Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences edited by Marilyn Lichtman. The full title of the Chapter: Turning Research into Film: Trevor Hearing speaks with Kip Jones about the process of creating the short research-based film, […]
Recent Posts
- RUFUS STONE contributes to on-going research impact
- Fifth anniversary screening and reception of the research-based biopic RUFUS STONE
- RUFUS STONE shortlisted for AHRC Research in Film Award
- RUFUS STONE Reaches 10,000 Views!
- “Academic engages with filmmaker for impact & wider audience”
- RUFUS STONE goes LIVE and FREE on the Internet
- The Exponential Impact of RUFUS STONE
- Research as Fiction: “The Return of Rufus Stone” by Kip Jones
- Two Chances to see RUFUS STONE at Bournemouth University
- Turning Research into Film published in Qualitative Research text
- Writing RUFUS STONE
- Dutch student builds on Rufus Stone with project on LGBT teens
- Film’s momentum continues to build audiences and impact
- Screenings at two local cinemas in June
- Interfacing with older LGBT citizens Two-day Masterclass
- Buzz around Rufus Stone continues to create academic, cinematic and community impact
- Rufus Stone selected for Torin Film Festival
- Rufus Stone reviewed in The Qualitative Report
- Rufus double win at Rhode Island Film Fest!
- Film selected for Rhode Island Film Festival
- BU wins ESRC Festival of Social Science funding!
- Ultimate trailer for Rufus Stone released!
- Rufus Stone the movie: Trivia
- Black and White photos from location shoots
- Screening 28 Feb at BU’s Talbot Campus
- The audience responds …
- Poster for the film
- Kimmeridge Theatre venue for World Premiere
- Worth reading: Gay people ‘at risk of a lonelier old age’
- BU secures funding for follow-up project
- Rufus Stone: Reports from location, Parts 1 & 2
- Final day of the shoot
- ‘Rufus Stone’ reaches production stages
- Fourth day of the film shoot
- Day Three photos from the shoot
- Photos from the second day of the film shoot
- Photos from the first day of the film shoot
- Film makes the New York Times
- ‘What goes around, comes around’ or Making a movie again.
- Rufus Stone is looking for a few good actors for bit parts and no pay!
- Times Higher Education reports on project
- Welcome to Rufus Stone the movie weblog!
Project Scope
The Gay and Pleasant Land? Project is a research project that took place as part of the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme (a unique collaboration between five UK Research Councils—ESRC, EPSRC, BBSRC, MRC and AHRC) on ageing in 21st Century Britain.
The project, “Gay and Pleasant Land?—a study about positioning, ageing and gay life in rural South West England and Wales” (GPL) took place over three years. Gay and Pleasant Land
Film Production
Josh Appignanesi, London-based filmmaker, script writer and director, has been chosen to direct a short film based in three years of research at Bournemouth University.
The film, Rufus Stone, will tell the story of being gay and growing older in the British countryside.
Appignanesi recently directed and script edited the comedy feature film, The Infidel. Rufus Stone the Movie
Research Findings
We have published two of several forthcoming articles on the research process: ‘Connecting Participatory Methods in a Study of Older Lesbian and Gay Citizens in Rural Areas’ in the International Journal of Qualitative Research and ‘Exploring Sexuality, Ageing and Rurality in a Multi-Method, Performative Project’ is available electronically from the British Journal of Social Work.
Our Research OutputsRecent Posts
- RUFUS STONE contributes to on-going research impact
- Fifth anniversary screening and reception of the research-based biopic RUFUS STONE
- RUFUS STONE shortlisted for AHRC Research in Film Award
- RUFUS STONE Reaches 10,000 Views!
- “Academic engages with filmmaker for impact & wider audience”
- RUFUS STONE goes LIVE and FREE on the Internet
- The Exponential Impact of RUFUS STONE
- Research as Fiction: “The Return of Rufus Stone” by Kip Jones
- Two Chances to see RUFUS STONE at Bournemouth University
- Turning Research into Film published in Qualitative Research text
- Writing RUFUS STONE
- Dutch student builds on Rufus Stone with project on LGBT teens
- Film’s momentum continues to build audiences and impact
- Screenings at two local cinemas in June
- Interfacing with older LGBT citizens Two-day Masterclass
- Buzz around Rufus Stone continues to create academic, cinematic and community impact
- Rufus Stone selected for Torin Film Festival
- Rufus Stone reviewed in The Qualitative Report
- Rufus double win at Rhode Island Film Fest!
- Film selected for Rhode Island Film Festival
- BU wins ESRC Festival of Social Science funding!
- Ultimate trailer for Rufus Stone released!
- Rufus Stone the movie: Trivia
- Black and White photos from location shoots
- Screening 28 Feb at BU’s Talbot Campus
- The audience responds …
- Poster for the film
- Kimmeridge Theatre venue for World Premiere
- Worth reading: Gay people ‘at risk of a lonelier old age’
- BU secures funding for follow-up project
- Rufus Stone: Reports from location, Parts 1 & 2
- Final day of the shoot
- ‘Rufus Stone’ reaches production stages
- Fourth day of the film shoot
- Day Three photos from the shoot
- Photos from the second day of the film shoot
- Photos from the first day of the film shoot
- Film makes the New York Times
- ‘What goes around, comes around’ or Making a movie again.
- Rufus Stone is looking for a few good actors for bit parts and no pay!
- Times Higher Education reports on project
- Welcome to Rufus Stone the movie weblog!
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