Adonay Guerrero Cortes

Adonay Guerrero Cortes is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Media at Queen's University. He holds a Master’s in Film Production from York University and a BA in Audio-Visual Arts from the Universidad de Guadalajara. His research focuses on critical film studies, media and communications, and cultural representation in film and digital media.

• Education:
• Master’s in Film Production, York University
• BA in Audio-Visual Arts, Universidad de Guadalajara

His creative work spans fiction films, documentaries, and television editing. Notable projects include Hidden Gods (thesis project), Women Building Peace in Africa (award-winning documentary), and episodes of the TV series Battle Scars. His films have been featured in festivals such as San Diego Comic Con International, Māoriland Film Festival, and Diaspora International Film Festival.

Guerrero has received grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and Mexican institutions. His recent work includes completing the short film Distant Altars through a Canada Council grant. He currently holds an office in Isabel Bader Rm 338.

• Awards:
• Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Master's Scholarship (SSHRC)
• Best Documentary at Silverwave Film Festival 2016

His research and creative practice intersect with themes of cultural identity, peacebuilding, and media’s role in societal narratives. He actively collaborates on projects that bridge academic and artistic domains.