Greca Nathascia Meloni

Dr. Greca Nathascia Meloni is a filmmaker and ethnographer at the University of Vienna's Institute for Cultural and Social Anthropology, specializing in multispecies relationships and environmental anthropology. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through ethnographic films and blog platforms like fareapicoltura.net.

• Current research focuses on non-native plant studies and human-environment interactions
• Recipient of the Theodor Körner Prize for academic excellence (2021)

Research Interests span five core areas:

• Multispecies Ethnography
• Visual Ethnography
• Environmental Anthropology
• Critical Plant Studies
• Anthropology of Cultural Heritage

Her filmography including The Journey of the Bees (2022) demonstrates expertise in ethnographic filmmaking and environmental storytelling. Recent publications address climate impacts on apiculture, collaborative writing methodologies, and sociocultural dynamics in Mediterranean regions.

Scientific Recognition:

• Theodor Körner Prize (2021)
• Fiorenzo Serra International Film Festival First Prize (2022)

Maintaining strong academic connections through her university role while pursuing independent filmmaking projects, Meloni effectively combines research with creative dissemination.