Francesco Casetti

Francesco Casetti is the Sterling Professor of Humanities and Film and Media Studies at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Architecture. His academic journey spans teaching at institutions like the University of Genova, Harvard, and the University of Iowa. Casetti specializes in semiotics, film and media theories, post-cinema, and the interplay between media and spatial environments. His research explores the evolution of cinematic experience in modernity, audience negotiations, and the relocation of media in technological spaces. Notable works include Eye of the Century (2008) and The Lumière Galaxy (2015), which analyze cinema’s role in cultural and technological shifts. He co-founded the Permanent Seminar on Histories of Film Theories, fostering international scholarship in media studies. Casetti’s contributions extend to editorial roles in academic journals and prestigious fellowships at institutions like Bauhaus University Weimar. His current research investigates historical media anxieties and optical-spatial arrangements.

Education: Taught at multiple Italian and international universities without explicit degree details provided. Research focuses on semiotic analysis, ethnographic audience studies, and media ecology. Awards include accolades for his books but specific prizes are not named. Grants and advisory roles are tied to his academic leadership and editorial activities. Labs/teams affiliation includes the Permanent Seminar and collaborations with global media scholars.