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Troy Bordun completed his doctoral degree in Cultural Studies at Trent University. His research specializations include contemporary art cinema, sexuality in film, film genres, superhero comics, and cultural studies. He has published various articles in notable journals and authored books such as 'Genre Trouble: Extreme Cinema' published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2017. His works often explore the intersections of comics and film, celebrity studies, and the philosophies surrounding these mediums. His teaching experience spans a range of courses in film studies and sociology at Concordia University and the University of Northern British Columbia. Bordun has served as Co-Chair of the Comics Studies Special Interest Group within the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. His recent grants include a SSHRC Explore Grant for his work on superhero ethics.
Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada
Teaching courses in Film Studies with a focus on contemporary cinema and its cultural implications.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.