Cathrin Helen Bengesser

Cathrin Helen Bengesser is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, specializing in Media Studies. Her research focuses on video-on-demand services, European media policy, and transnational audiences. She holds a primary affiliation with the Media Studies department and has contributed to projects analyzing public service broadcasting and film industry competitiveness.

Her research interests include the intersection of digital media platforms, cultural policy, and audience behavior. Key projects include studying the development of European VoD markets and enhancing the international competitiveness of small European film markets. She has also participated in EU-funded initiatives like Horizon 2020's DETECt project, exploring transcultural identities in crime narratives.

Bengesser has published extensively on topics such as public service VoD services, film market dynamics, and the transformation of television production practices. Her work bridges academic analysis with policy-oriented insights, addressing challenges in the evolving audiovisual sector.