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Emre Caglayan is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Film Studies at the American University of Paris (AUP). He holds a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Kent (2014) and an MA in Film and Television from Istanbul Bilgi University (2009). His research focuses on global art cinema, slow cinema aesthetics, and the intersection of cinematic form with embodied experiences like walking. Caglayan’s work explores how cinema shapes lived experiences through close analyses of film texts and their cultural contexts. Key research interests include the affective qualities of film sound, urban space representations, and ethical dimensions of political filmmaking. His monograph Poetics of Slow Cinema: Nostalgia, Absurdism, Boredom (Palgrave, 2018) is a seminal work in slow cinema studies. He currently investigates walking as an artistic practice linked to cinema, curating film seasons and designing participatory walking activities. Caglayan teaches courses on film theory, international cinema, and cinematic history at AUP. His work has been published in journals like Quarterly Review of Film and Video , Projections , and Jump Cut , with recent contributions on Turkish cinema and film/music intersections.

• Film Theory
• Global Art Cinema
• Slow Cinema
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Hélène Charlery is a Lecturer in Anglophone Studies at the Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She has held this academic position since 2008 and is actively engaged in research and scholarly activities. Her primary research interests center on intersectionality in American cinema and series , with a specific focus on Black American female directors and the representation of African American women in film and media. Her work critically examines the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in visual narratives. Her recent publications, including the 2024 journal issue Mainstreaming Intersectionality in Contemporary Cinema and Television which she co-edited, and articles on films by Dee Rees, Ava DuVernay, and Jordan Peele, demonstrate a consistent and evolving scholarly trajectory. Her research analyzes how contemporary films and television series negotiate complex social identities and political themes, particularly through the lens of Black feminism. Scientific Responsibilities Co-Secretary of the Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) Thesis Supervision Co-supervised the doctoral thesis of Mikael Toulza on Voodoo in North American audiovisual fiction. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences, contributing to academic discourse on gender, race, and representation in the English-speaking world.

• Film Studies
• American Cinema
• Intersectionality
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Mehdi Achouche is an Associate Professor at Sorbonne Paris Nord University (USPN), where he focuses on film and television studies with an emphasis on science fiction and utopian narratives . His academic affiliations include the Pléiade Research Center (Multidisciplinary Research in Literature, Languages, Human Sciences, and Society) and the IdA (Institut des Amériques) as a representative of USPN. Education: PhD in Film Studies (2011) from Université de Grenoble Current Role: Teaching and research at Sorbonne Paris Nord University His research explores technological progress , transhumanism , and technological utopianism in American popular culture, particularly analyzing representations in English-language cinema and TV series . Key themes include: Intersections of science fiction and political discourse Evolution of reboot culture in Hollywood Gnostic spiritualism in techno-utopian narratives Digital immortality through mind uploading Science as political tool in historical contexts Article trends show sustained engagement with science fiction (5/15), film analysis (6/15), and television studies (5/15), spanning 1980s films to 2024 media reviews. His recent 2024 reviews focus on contemporary transmedia adaptations and global sci-fi narratives.

• Film Studies
• Television Studies
• American Studies
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Cristelle Maury is a Lecturer at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). Her research and teaching focus on American cinema, film noir, gender and sexuality studies, and postfeminist representations in film and television. She has been actively contributing to academic discourse since earning her doctorate in 2008 and continues to publish extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited collections. Her research interests span a wide range of topics, including the representation of masculinity in film noir, feminist film theory, ecofeminism in cinema, and the portrayal of gender-based violence. She has co-directed the "Gender Thursdays" seminar, demonstrating leadership in feminist academic initiatives. Her scholarship often engages with contemporary debates such as the MeToo movement and the evolution of female agency in media. Maury’s recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a strong thematic continuity in analyzing gender, power, and cinematic genre. Her work frequently explores the intersections of feminism, genre hybridity, and independent cinema, with a particular focus on postfeminist narratives and the transformation of archetypes like the femme fatale. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on music in detective fiction and ecofeminist perspectives in independent film. Among her notable scholarly contributions is the co-edited volume Women Who Kill: Gender and Sexuality in Film and TV Series of the Postfeminist Era (Bloomsbury, 2020), which includes her chapters on Gone Girl and a concluding afterword reflecting on the MeToo era. She has also published on Argentine horror cinema’s treatment of feminicide and conducted interviews with feminist film scholars such as Laura Mulvey and Maria Giese. Lecturer, Center for Anglophone Studies, Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University (since 2009) Co-director, Gender Thursdays Seminar Doctorate in Film Studies, Paul-Valéry University, Montpellier III (2008) She has no listed scientific awards or grants in the provided materials, but her sustained publication record and editorial work demonstrate significant scholarly impact. She collaborates with researchers across France and internationally, particularly in gender and film studies networks. There is no mention of students she has advised, but her academic leadership in seminars and publications suggests mentorship and collaborative research activities. Her work is deeply embedded in feminist and cultural theory, with a consistent focus on challenging dominant cinematic narratives through critical gender analysis.

• American Cinema
• Film Noir
• Neo-Noir
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Franck Andrianarivo Rakotobe serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of French Studies and Modern Languages at the American University of Paris. He joined AUP after completing his PhD in French at Emory University in 2021, where he developed expertise in Francophone literatures and cultures. His educational background includes an MA in English from Université François Rabelais of Tours and a Licence (BA) in English from Université de La Réunion, with additional studies at the University of Sheffield. Prior to his doctoral studies, he gained six years of teaching experience at Harvard University as a Teaching Assistant in French. Professor Rakotobe's research focuses on Francophone Indian Ocean, African, and Caribbean literatures, cultures, and films. His current book project investigates famadihana, an ancestral exhumation practice from Madagascar, which he employs metaphorically to analyze multigeneric insular narratives from La Réunion, Tromelin, Martinique, and Madagascar. Using a minor transnational approach, he examines how contemporary authors exhume historical figures from 'tombs of oblivion' through fiction, poetry, bande dessinée, and film. His scholarly work appears in peer-reviewed journals including French Forum and L'Esprit Créateur , contributing to fields such as Indian Ocean Studies, Caribbean Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Francophone African Cinemas, Migration and Diaspora Studies, Gender Studies, and Popular Culture. Indian Ocean Studies Caribbean Studies Postcolonial Studies Francophone African Cinemas Migration and Diaspora Studies Gender Studies Popular Culture

• Francophone Indian Ocean Studies
• African Literature
• Caribbean Literature
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Marie-Christine Michaud is a Professor of American Studies at the University of South Brittany (Université de Bretagne Sud), affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image research laboratory (HCTI-EA 4249). She specializes in Italian American studies, ethnicity, and immigration dynamics in the United States, with a focus on transnational identity formation and cultural recognition. Academic Background: Doctorate (1997, Paris-Sorbonne IV) Accreditation to Supervise Research (2010, University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambresis) Her research explores the evolving identity of Italian Americans through literary analysis, urban studies, and historical frameworks, examining themes such as ethnic festivals, culinary adaptation, intergroup relations, and transnational connections. Michaud’s work frequently analyzes how Italian Americans navigate cultural assimilation while maintaining ethnic distinctiveness, particularly in New York City contexts like Little Italy’s transformation and the Verrazzano Bridge symbolism. She has published extensively on Italian American representation in literature and film, including studies of The Courtyard of Dreams , Nuovomondo , and The Wine Cellar , connecting artistic works to broader sociopolitical narratives of migration and identity. Her recent scholarship addresses contemporary issues like ethnicization in U.S. society and the struggle for recognition through cultural festivals such as Marco Polo Day. Leadership: Co-director of HCTI research laboratory (2012–present) Former administrative head for L2 year at UBS (2010–2012) Coordinator of the 'Amériques' research group within HCTI (2009–2012) Michaud teaches North American civilization (L1–M2) and American literature (L3–Master), mentoring students through research projects on ethnicity and transnationalism. Her scholarly activities include organizing international conferences on American studies and participating in collaborative projects like the John Calandra Italian-American Institute’s 'Diaspore italiane' initiative.

• Italian Americans
• Ethnicity
• Immigration in the United States
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Sophie NOËL is a Professor of Information and Communication Sciences at Panthéon-Assas University (IFP) , affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Analysis and Research on Media (CARISM) laboratory. Her research focuses on the challenges of independence in the book industry , publishing and journalism , labeling and cultural policies , and the intellectual and political commitment of cultural actors . She teaches courses on history of communication , cultural industries , and culture in digital media . Doctor of Sociology Authorization to direct research in information and communication sciences Member of the Editorial Committee of the ENSSIB Press Research interests span publishing studies, cultural policy analysis, and the socio-economic dynamics of symbolic goods. Her recent books and articles examine the spatial and discursive construction of independence in bookstores, political engagement through translation , and resistance to cultural globalization . She has edited thematic dossiers in journals like Sociétés contemporaines and Bibliodiversity . Publications include analyses of independent bookstores during lockdowns , labeling in art house cinemas , and critical publishing in France . She collaborates with scholars like Aurélie Pinto and Julien Duval, often focusing on Franco-British comparisons. Her work appears in journals such as Communication & Langages , Libellarium , and Revue française de socio-économie .

• Challenges of independence in the book industry
• Publishing and journalism
• Labeling and cultural policies
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Dr. Julie Paquette is an Associate Professor at the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation and Associate-Dean of the Faculties of Humanities and Philosophy at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. Her work bridges ethics, arts, and politics with a focus on Pier Paolo Pasolini's critical engagement with power structures. She holds a PhD in political thought from the University of Ottawa (2012) and has collaborated extensively with the IHRIM Laboratory at ENS de Lyon since 2016. Education: PhD in Political Thought (2012), University of Ottawa Key Affiliations: Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation, IHRIM Laboratory (visiting scholar 2024-2025) Her research explores the 'ethics of abjuration' in Pasolini's work, examining figures like Galileo and Jean Genet to analyze betrayal and political commitment. She investigates intersections of art, philosophy, and politics in contexts like digital mediation and authoritarianism. Current projects include North American Francophone perspectives on cultural critique. Publications span edited volumes on art-scandals, algorithmic mediation, and Pasolini's anarchism, alongside articles on digital labor and Marxist hermeneutics. Collaborations with Olivier Neveux and others emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and political theory.

• Ethics
• Arts
• Politics
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Lara Cox is a Lecturer at the University of Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She teaches in the fields of LANSAD and LLCE, with a research focus on visual culture, transatlantic studies, and gender studies. Her academic work bridges performance, art history, and critical theory. Her research interests center on visual culture through an intermedial lens, particularly the intersections of performing arts, cinema, and art history. She explores transatlantic cultural exchanges , focusing on American artists in France and the reception of African American culture in Europe. A major theme in her work is gender and intersectionality , especially the role of white women in avant-garde movements and the decolonization of artistic spaces. She also investigates critical whiteness and the aesthetics of the Theater of the Absurd in political and social contexts. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing race, gender, and power in 20th-century visual and theatrical arts. She frequently examines how marginalized voices are represented or excluded in mainstream cultural narratives, with a particular focus on African American artists, feminist interventions in art, and the politics of curation. Her work combines archival research with theoretical rigor, often drawing from postcolonial, feminist, and critical race theories. Editor, American Visual Arts Articles, Ariel's Corner, Miranda (CAS Magazine) Co-editor, “Queering the Second Wave: Anglo-French Dialogues,” Paragraph: A Journal of Critical Theory 41:3 (2018) Ongoing book project: Processing Domination in the White Avant-garde: Theater and Visual Arts in the Mid-Twentieth Century (contracted with Bloomsbury) Lara Cox has advised and contributed to public scholarship through interviews, show reviews, and digital projects like the Interactive Map: Theater and Decolonization . She has been involved in training and academic service, including qualification for French academic positions (Aggregation, CAPES). She is a member of active research networks and contributes to the dissemination of Anglophone studies through open-access platforms and collaborative editorial work.

• Visual Culture
• Intermedial Studies
• Performing Arts
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Ariane Hudelet is a Researcher in the Department of Teacher Researchers at the University of Paris. Her work focuses on visual studies, the history and aesthetics of television series, American cinema, intermedial relationships between cinema and literature, and intermediality. She explores how narrative forms across media intersect, particularly in adaptations and serial storytelling. Her research interests emphasize the evolving nature of cinematic and televisual disciplines, with a focus on contemporary TV series as transformative cultural artifacts. She analyzes how genres like teen dramas (e.g., sexual health discourses in VOD content) and crime narratives (e.g., Fargo ) reinterpret historical and literary material through new media frameworks. Her recent articles (2020–2024) highlight themes such as mediated identity in The Good Wife , musical metaphors in Mad Men , and the philosophical undertones of The Good Place . She also examines the structural innovations of TV series like Treme and The Wire in post-cinematic contexts. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Her work contributes to interdisciplinary discussions in academic journals like Interfaces , exploring topics like re-scaling media studies and global-local dynamics in audiovisual essays.

• Visual Studies
• History and Aesthetics of Television Series
• American Cinema
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Elizabeth Mullen is a Lecturer in American Studies at the University of Western Brittany, Brest. Her research focuses on Masculinity, American Cinema, Gender Studies, Media Studies, Adaptation, and the Gothic-Grotesque . Education: Ph.D. in English Studies (2013), University of Western Brittany Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) in Speeches and Representations (2004), University of Poitiers External English Aggregation (2000), External CAPES in English (1999), English Proficiency (1993), and BA in English (1988), Bowdoin College, USA Research Interests: Her work examines intersections of gender, film adaptation, and cultural narratives, with emphasis on the grotesque, Gothic, and fantastic in audiovisual media. She explores how these themes evolve across 1970s cinema to 21st-century television.

• Masculinity
• American Cinema
• Gender Studies
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Vincent Broqua is Professor of North American Literature and Arts, Translation and Creative Writing at the Department of English and American Studies (DEPA) at Université de Paris 8. He serves as Director of the Anglophone Critical Transfer Research Unit and is a founding member of Double Change, a Franco-American poetry collective. Additionally, he is co-editor-in-chief of quaderna.org and co-responsible for the Poets and Critics conference series which has been running since 2010. Broqua's research spans multiple interconnected areas within literary and artistic studies. His primary interests include 20th and 21st century poetry, performance art, minimalism, conceptualism, cinema, and other experimental arts. He has made significant contributions to translation studies, particularly in homophonic translation, and is known for pioneering work in creative criticism and creative writing as research-creation practices. His scholarship frequently explores intersections between literature, visual arts, and performance, with notable focus on figures like Gertrude Stein, Anne Waldman, and Josef Albers. Analysis of Broqua's publications reveals consistent engagement with experimental literary forms and the theoretical frameworks that support them. His work demonstrates how translation functions as a creative practice rather than mere linguistic transfer, particularly through homophonic approaches that prioritize sound over semantic meaning. Broqua's research shows particular interest in how avant-garde practices challenge conventional boundaries between disciplines and media. Director of Anglophone Critical Transfer Research Unit Co-founder of Double Change poetry collective Co-editor of quaderna.org Co-responsible for Poets and Critics series Broqua supervises theses in North American literature, translation studies, and research-creation. His teaching includes Master's programs in MC2L, Letters, and Literary Creation at Université de Paris 8. His approach bridges critical analysis with creative practice, positioning him as a significant figure in contemporary literary studies, particularly in Francophone academic engagement with American literature and experimental arts.

• North American Literature
• Translation Studies
• Creative Writing
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Noemie Oxley is an Assistant Professor in Global Communications at The American University of Paris (AUP) and a researcher at the CRAL (Centre de Recherche sur les Arts et Language) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris. She has been teaching at AUP since 2015, focusing on visual culture, media theory, and war studies. Her research examines amateur videos in crisis contexts, particularly those documenting the Iraq War. Education: Ph.D. in Media and Communications (Goldsmiths University, London) & Social Anthropology (EHESS, Paris), 2016 Doctorate in Ethnology and Social Anthropology (EHESS, Paris), 2016 Master’s in Ethnology and Social Anthropology (EHESS, Paris), 2008 B.A. in Cinema and Audio-visual Studies (Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle), 2006 Research Focus: Visual culture of war in the post-9/11 era Amateur media practices in conflict zones Counter-insurgency warfare representation in Western media Digital ethnography and documentary practices Affiliations & Projects: ANR-funded project Violence et sortie de la Violence (Paris) Co-organizer of international conferences on visual anthropology and media studies Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on visual culture, media & war, and global communications Recipient of ANR research funding Labs/Teams: CRAL (EHESS) and the Violence et sortie de la Violence research collective.

• Visual Culture
• War Studies
• Digital Ethnography
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Aurélie PINTO is an Associate Professor at Sorbonne Nouvelle University (since 2015), specializing in Cinema and Audiovisual Studies. She holds a position in the Cinema and Audiovisual Department (CAV) and is affiliated with the IRCAV research institute (EA 185) and the Cresppa-CSU laboratory (CNRS UMR 7217). Her research focuses on cinema sociology, cultural policy, digital media transformations, and professional dynamics in the audiovisual sector. Education & Research: PhD in Sociology (2013 thesis on Art House Cinemas) Research collaborations with international institutions like UCSB (USA) and UMR CNRS 7217 Lead projects on streaming’s impact, cinema policy, and digital transitions Research Interests: Sociology of cinema and cultural industries Policy analysis for cultural institutions Professional roles in digital cinema Cross-cultural comparisons of film markets Independence concepts in cultural production Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize digital cinema transformations, comparative policy studies (France/US/Quebec), and the evolving role of cultural intermediaries. Her work bridges empirical research with policy implications, often involving international case studies. Grants & Projects: Scientific manager of the “Le Goût des séries” project (Ministry of Culture) Coordinator of transnational research networks (TREND, Transnational Hollywood) Member of the “Possible(s)” project analyzing symbolic goods Labs & Networks: Active in IRCAV, Cresppa-CSU, and international partnerships like the Carsey Wolf Center (UCSB). Regular contributor to conferences and media discussions on cinema trends and policy.

• Cinema Studies
• Cultural Policy
• Sociology of Culture
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Elefteriou-Perrin Véronique is a Lecturer at Paris Diderot University specializing in American cinema history and visual culture studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of film, history, and propaganda, particularly in wartime contexts and Jewish representation in American visual media. She earned her Doctorate from Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3 (1998) with a thesis on 'Images and non-images – the Jew in American cinema' and was eligible for the Fontenay-Saint Cloud Higher Normal School English Aggregation (1991). Her research interests include: History of American cinema Film periodicals and journalism Articulation of American history and film imagery Image use, propaganda and censorship in wartime Hollywood Personnel Activism in the First Half of the 20th Century Representation of Jewish Communities in American Visual Culture Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on film periodicals during WWI, Hollywood's institutional history, and representations of Jewish communities, revealing patterns in how film intersects with major historical events and social issues. Among her scientific and educational responsibilities: Educational manager and Director of Studies L1-L2 (2017) Elected member of the LARCA Office for doctoral student relations (2012-2016) Responsible for teaching planning (2010-2014) She has supervised master's and doctorate students on topics including History of American Cinema, Film periodicals, American History, Film censorship, and American Judaism in visual media.

• History of American Cinema
• Film Periodicals
• American History and Film Image
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