PAULO RENATO DA SILVA GIL VIVEIROS

Paulo Renato da Silva Gil Viveiros is an Associate Professor at the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies (ULHT), where he directs the 2nd cycle in Animation Arts and the 1st cycle in Digital Animation. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Cinema, Video, and Multimedia, Photography, Visual Arts, Film Studies, and Communication. His academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to digital cinema, visual culture, and media arts.

• PhD in Cinema (spatial composition in digital cinema), Universidade Nova de Lisboa
• Master’s in Video Art (work of Bill Viola), Universidade Nova de Lisboa

His research focuses on the intersection of technology and artistic expression, particularly in digital cinema, animation, and visual culture. Themes include spatial composition, narrative structures, science fiction, and the integration of art with emerging technologies. His work critically examines the evolution of cinematic aesthetics in the digital era.

The 8 scientific productions in his portfolio reveal trends in digital animation, media art history, science fiction analysis, and the impact of technology on visual storytelling. His publications explore topics like the flattening of images in digital media, the legacy of Nam June Paik, and the theoretical frameworks of animation documentaries.

• Doctoral Fellowships from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
• Jury member for ICA competitions in animated feature films, audiovisual writing, and innovation (2014)

As a director of academic cycles and active researcher at CICANT, he contributes to curriculum development and interdisciplinary projects. His book The Image of Cinema and essays in Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian publications further solidify his role as a thought leader in cinema theory and practice.