Fernando Redondo Neira

Fernando Redondo Neira is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences and the Faculty of Communication Sciences. He holds a doctorate from USC (2001) with a thesis on Carlos Velo’s documentary work during the Second Spanish Republic. His research focuses on audiovisual communication, film history, and Galician cinema. He serves as President of the Xosé Neira Vilas Foundation (since 2019) and is a member of the Spanish Association of Film Historians and the Galician Association of Communication Researchers.

Key academic contributions include studies on educational films, documentary cinema, and the socio-cultural dimensions of Galician cinema. His publications span theoretical analyses of film narration, soundscapes, and the evolution of documentary formats. Awards include the Manuel Reimóndez Portela Award (2018) and the 2024 Literary Contest of Ames (Narrative category).

• Education: Degree in Communication Sciences (University of the Basque Country), PhD (USC).
• Affiliations: IDEGA (Galician Institute for Studies and Development), USC Faculty of Communication Sciences.

Research Interests: Explore the intersection of film, media, and cultural identity. Recent work analyzes 20th-century Spanish cinema, the role of voiceover in Francoist films, and the impact of digital technologies on audiovisual narratives. His work often emphasizes Galician cultural expression and the historical context of media production.