Giovanni Francischelli, M.A., is a Brazilian media studies scholar, film producer, and Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Oregon. His research focuses on media democratization, diversity, and counter-hegemonic narratives, with particular interest in the political economy of media and the global cinema, streaming and TV industries. He has produced award-winning feature documentaries and short films that have been screened at major international film festivals, including Sundance, IDFA, and HotDocs. His academic work bridges media policy, audiovisual production, and platform governance, contributing to discussions media regulation, diversity and the broader challenges of democracy in the digital age.
