Juan Medina Contreras

Juan Medina Contreras is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, University of Salamanca. He holds a Doctorate in Communication, a Degree in Journalism, an Expert in Gender and Communication, and a Master in Screenwriting and Political Image Consulting. His career spans academic research, teaching, and professional training in communication.

His research focuses on film studies, political communication, gender representation, and visual rhetoric. Notable contributions include analyzing female archetypes in the [REC] saga, the portrayal of defense organizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the role of cinematic editing in shaping political and cultural narratives.

His 15 most recent publications span 2014–2021, with recurring themes in Spanish cinema, gender dynamics, political advertising, and historical memory. He has also explored digital photography ethics and citizen journalism challenges.

While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work includes a research study on quality of life for disabled women in Palencia (2014). He has supervised theses and contributed to books like Género negro sin límites (2019) and La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas (2018).