Professor Dr. David Douglas

Biography

David Douglas has been teaching in the School of Cinema at Concordia University since 1990, specializing in early film history, Canadian cinema, and Cuban cinema. His courses cover a broad range of topics including World Cinema(s), Bollywood, and Film Theory, as well as critical aspects of the American film industry. He has contributed to significant publications such as 'South American Cinema: Critical Filmography 1915-94' and 'Guide Cinemas Canada'. Douglas has published in the 'Canadian Journal of Film Studies' and 'Cinema Canada'. He played a pivotal role in the restoration and DVD release of several notable Canadian films. From 2007 to 2015, he served as a regular Visiting Professor at the Escuela Internacional de Cine y Television in Cuba, focusing on avant-garde cinema. Douglas has held leadership positions in organizations like the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre and the Film Studies Association of Canada. His research interests are centered on film history, film industry studies, and the dynamics of independent cinema.

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