Hello, Bonjour, Namaste

My name is Neha Bhatia. I am a Postdoc Fellow supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Program and the Young Universities for the Future of Europe Alliance in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Antwerp.

The postdoc research project, broadly speaking, examines the labor practices, policies and processes behind the global circulation of contemporary Indian cinemas, particularly in the context of ongoing digital transformations in the film and media industries.

My research and teaching specializations are media industry studies, production studies, creative labour and Indian cinema, with additional expertise in transnational film cultures and world cinema. I am open to collaborations and will be glad to answer any questions you may have!

Based on my multicultural background and international academic experiences at universities across India, Canada and Europe, I am committed to creating safe, inclusive, and brave spaces in the classroom. My goal is to encourage the exchange of diverse perspectives and opinions to stimulate creativity and critical thinking.

Besides research and teaching, I have also worked as a production intern in the Calgary film and media industry. Additionally, I led and collaborated on projects related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in higher education.