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Marijke de Valck is an Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Culture Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University. Holding a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2006, cum laude), her work bridges film festivals, media industries, and resilience through interdisciplinary methodologies.
- Education: PhD in Cultural Analysis (University of Amsterdam, 2006)
Her research focuses on transnational media cultures, cultural legitimacy, and the role of festivals as mediators between mainstream and marginal voices. Recent projects examine pandemic-era adaptations, environmental sustainability, and Ukrainian film festivals under crisis. She co-founded the Film Festival Research Network (2008) and edits the Framing Film Festivals book series.
Key publication trends (2017-2023) include analyses of:
- Festival responses to global crises (pandemic, war)
- Environmental footprints of cultural events
- Cultural diplomacy through film programming
- Resilience frameworks in media ecosystems
- Digital transformation of festivals
- Legitimization of art cinema
She teaches in the Arts and Society MA and Media and Culture BA programs, supervising courses on media practices, curation, and transnational media. Her scientific awards section is empty, indicating no formal honors listed.
