Biography

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A filmmaker and researcher, Andrew Stiff explores the complex relationships between community and the built environment. With a PhD in Architecture and Urban Design from RMIT University (Australia), his research, Moving Experiences: Video Observations of Ho Chi Minh City, highlights urban spaces through innovative filmmaking techniques. He also holds an MSc in Information Systems and Technology from the University of Liverpool and a BA in Fine Art Painting from Chelsea School of Arts (now UAL).

Currently a Senior Lecturer and researcher at RMIT Vietnam’s School of Communication & Design, he coordinates the Capstone 1 course, oversees PhD supervisions, and leads HDR research coordination. Previously, he served as Deputy Dean at Linton University College, Malaysia, and as MA Digital Arts Course Leader at the University of the Arts London.

He has shown films in festivals around the world, such as the the Venice Architectural film Festival and Supertight, a show held in the Hub Gallery Melbourne. His practice focuses on urban experiences and space, and engages with projects like PlaceLab’s ‘In the Mood’ workshop and the Common Design Studio, a four nation student focused workshop. He is responsible for the creation of an archive of Ho Chi Minh City’s hems, and is currently developing an RMIT Vietnam River Cities Network archive.