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André Gaudreault is a Professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculté des arts et des sciences, specializing in cinema history, narratology, and digital media studies. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Cinematic and Media Studies, focusing on the impact of technological innovations on film practices and historiography. His research explores early cinema, editing techniques, and intermediality. Gaudreault has supervised over 20 PhD and Master’s students and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Prix Léon-Gérin and Killam Fellowships. He directs key research units like the Laboratoire CinéMédias and GRAFICS, and contributes to international editorial boards.
- Education:
- PhD in Cinema (1983), Université Paris 3
- Master’s equivalent in Visual Arts and Media (1980), Université Paris 3
- Bachelor’s in Cinema and Art History (1975), Université Laval
Research Interests: Early cinema, film editing, intermediality, digital media’s impact on cinema, and the historiography of technological innovation. Gaudreault’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary digital transformations, emphasizing the evolution of cinematic techniques and their cultural implications.
Awards:
- Officier de l'Ordre du Canada (2022)
- Prix Léon-Gérin (2017)
- Killam Fellowships (1996, 2018)
- Guggenheim Fellowship (2013)
Grants & Labs: Leads major research projects like TECHNÈS and the Laboratoire CinéMédias. His work includes collaborations with international institutions and focuses on digital cinema’s challenges and opportunities. He also directs the Cinémas journal and serves on multiple editorial boards.
Labs/Teams: Director of Laboratoire CinéMédias, GRAFICS, and TECHNÈS partnership. These groups explore cinema’s technological and cultural history, digital transformation, and intermedial practices.
