Vivien Kir, Research Intern

Vivien is currently completing a Masters of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne. She has also previously completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Screen and Cultural Studies at the university. In this degree she studied film theory, with a focus on the relationship between film and gender theory. Her interests are primarily in film and cinema studies, particularly in the areas of film distribution and exhibition, and how these fields affect audience engagement. She is particularly interested in exploring how audience’s experiences are affected by changing formats of film exhibition and consumption. Vivien has been involved as a volunteer at several film festivals and cultural events in Melbourne such as, the Czech and Slovak Film Festival, MonsterFest, and the Japanese Film Festival.