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Barry Monahan is a Lecturer in Film Studies at the Department of Film & Screen Media, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. His research focuses on Irish cinema, film theory, and the intersection of theatre and film. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and has authored monographs such as Hands on Film: Actants, Aesthetics, Affects (2022) and edited the Year in Review section of Estudios Irlandeses. Monahan has secured significant grants, including from the Irish Research Council, and supervises doctoral students in areas like Irish visual culture and film censorship. He is actively involved in international film festivals and cultural events, contributing to panels and public discussions on Irish film.
His academic career spans roles at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology, and Griffith College. Notable awards include the 2022 UCC Project Award and the 2010 Frank O'Connor Radio Documentary Prize. Monahan’s research integrates theoretical frameworks with practical film analysis, exploring themes like national identity, postmodernism, and performance studies. He also chairs committees in UCC’s College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS), focusing on graduate studies and academic development.
Monahan’s publications span peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and book chapters, with a focus on Irish cinema’s historical and contemporary contexts. He regularly collaborates with institutions like the Irish Film Institute and the Cork International Film Festival, emphasizing public engagement with film culture.
