Prof. Dr. Britta Hartmann is Professor of Film Studies and Audiovisual Media Cultures at the University of Bonn, within the Department of Media Studies in the Faculty of Arts. She has held this position since 2015, following an acting professorship at the same institution. Her research spans documentary film, film narratology, media dramaturgy, and video activism in social media. University: University of Bonn School: Faculty of Arts Department: Department of Media Studies Academic Rank: Professor Email: britta.hartmann@uni-bonn.de Hartmann’s scholarly work centers on the theory and history of film, particularly documentary forms and audience engagement. Her research interests include text pragmatics, cognitive dramaturgy, and the aesthetics of political videos in digital environments. She has led significant research projects on video activism funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and collaborative grants with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her recent publications explore topics such as TikTok activism, ethnographic documentary, and the affective strategies of political videos. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining film theory, cognitive studies, political communication, and media ethics. They frequently address documentary ethics, identity construction, and the role of empathy in audiovisual media. Teaching Award, University of Bonn (2013) Karsten Witte Prize for best film studies essay (2013) Hartmann has supervised and collaborated with numerous scholars and is actively involved in academic publishing. She co-founded and co-edits the journal Montage AV , a leading publication in audiovisual communication theory. She has advised PhD and research projects, particularly in the context of documentary and media activism. Her work is supported by grants from major foundations and international collaborations. She is affiliated with the research group on video activism and maintains an active presence in academic networks. Her office is located at Lennéstr. 1, Bonn, and she is currently on research leave in 2025.









