Hallgeir Skretting

Hallgeir Skretting is a Professor of Television and Multimedia Production at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Media and Social Studies. His work bridges academic research and artistic production, focusing on documentary film, media history, and social justice narratives, particularly involving marginalized communities in Norway and Madagascar.

His research interests include documentary film, missionary cinema, archival restoration, and multimedia storytelling. He explores how historical and religious media represent cultural and social dynamics, especially through Norwegian missionary films. His projects often involve digitizing and reinterpreting archival material to create new public-facing documentaries.

The recent articles and productions highlight a consistent focus on themes such as leprosy, social exclusion, and missionary legacies. His documentary De utstøtte (The Outcasts) exemplifies this trend, combining archival research with fieldwork in Madagascar to tell powerful human stories. The works span both scholarly and public dissemination formats, including journal articles, film screenings, and panel debates.

Hallgeir Skretting has participated in numerous public engagements and collaborative projects, often with Turid Borgen and other researchers. Notable collaborations include environmental and cultural documentaries on Madagascar, such as Å restaurere en innsjø and Madagaskars olje- og gassressurser. He has also contributed to multimedia exhibitions at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, showing versatility across themes.

His scientific outreach is extensive, with frequent film premieres, lectures, and panel discussions across Norway. He has secured support from Filmkraft and engages in knowledge exchange through universities, cultural houses, and public forums. While no formal awards are listed, his sustained output and public impact reflect significant scholarly and artistic contribution.

Skretting is actively involved in academic and artistic labs or teams focused on media production and cultural heritage. His work with the VID Misjonsarkivet and multimedia seminars indicates leadership in integrating technology, history, and storytelling. Future work appears to center on expanding the reach of De utstøtte and deepening research into missionary film archives.