Martine Beugnet

Martine Beugnet is a Professor of Visual Studies at the University of Paris, with a distinguished academic career spanning institutions like the University of Edinburgh (1999-2012). Her research focuses on Visual studies, Cinema, Video, and Digital Media, particularly analyzing intersections between traditional film and emerging digital formats.

Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (1999), followed by roles as Lecturer, Reader, and Professor there. She has co-directed Edinburgh's Film Studies program (2000-2012) and Paris' UFR of English Studies (2015-2018), while leading the Arts and Visual Culture research axis with Ariane Hudelet.

Beugnet's research explores immersive media, digital adaptation, film philosophy, and gender dynamics in cinema. Her work bridges French film theory with global media practices, emphasizing sensory experiences and political dimensions in visual culture.

Recent publications like The Gulliver Effect and Cinema and Its Doubles highlight her focus on screen scale evolution, found footage, and mobile cinema. Collaborations with scholars like Kriss Ravetto and Lily Hibberd further enrich her exploration of ghostly motifs and immersive technologies.

Beugnet's career includes significant roles in academic leadership and co-editorship of journals such as Interfaces, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary research and cross-institutional collaboration between the University of Paris and King's College London.