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Iggy Cortez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film & Media at the University of California, Berkeley. His scholarly work focuses on global cinema, contemporary art, and the epistemologies of visual culture. He explores the sensory dimensions of digital media and the aesthetics of minoritarian perspectives, as well as the relationships between cinema and other media. Currently, he is developing a book project titled "Nights on Earth: World Cinema Nocturnal Sensorium," which investigates the impact of nighttime settings in recent global cinema and their connection to technologically-mediated perception and affective sensory experiences in the historical present. His writings have been featured in numerous journals, including the forthcoming Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, Camera Obscura, Film Quarterly, and Discourse. Cortez is also known for his editorial work on "Performative Opacity: The Work of Isabelle Huppert." He previously held positions at Vanderbilt University and Swarthmore College and has curated exhibitions and film series at various cultural institutions.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and researching world cinema and visual culture.
Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN
Instructed courses in cinema and media arts.
Swarthmore College • Swarthmore, PA
Conducted film and media studies lectures and seminars.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.