Sophie Radziwill

Sophie Radziwill is a Researcher at the Institute for Media Research (IMF), University of Rostock, a position held since April 2024 following prior roles as Research Associate on the DFG-funded "Gender Equity Policy (GEP) Analysis" project and the "Diversity Report 2019 & 2020".

Her educational background includes:

• Master's in Communication and Media Studies/German Studies (University of Rostock, 2018-2021)
• Bachelor's in Communication and Media Studies/German Studies (University of Rostock, 2015-2018)
• Bachelor's in Political Science/Sociology (University of Rostock, 2011-2015)

Radziwill's research centers on Diversity and Media (Gender/Disability), Fan Research, Children's and Youth Media, and Gaming, with empirical investigations into media representation and audience practices.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on gender equity in global film industries through comparative analyses of Eurimages countries, Nordic film sectors, and German television, alongside qualitative fanfiction studies examining same-sex relationship constructions.

She actively collaborates on international research projects under Prof. Elizabeth Prommer and Prof. Skadi Loist, contributing technical reports and policy assessments for the film sector.