Name: Anna Gladkova
Affiliation: Lomonosov Moscow State University
Country: Russia
I fully support Jose Claudio’s nomination for the International Council member. As a global professional association, IAMCR needs to increase its presence and visibility in different regions of the world, including South America and specifically Brazil. Jose Claudio’s vast experience as a researcher, lecturer and coordinator of numerous academic projects and events makes him a perfect candidate for International Council membership. I’m sure that he will contribute to IAMCR’s further successful development by launching new projects in Brazil, developing new collaborations across institutions and countries, and sharing his best practices with colleagues from worldwide.
Name: Adilson Cabral
Affiliation: Fluminense Federal University
Country: Brazil
José Claudio is a great scholar in the field of Cultural Studies and he'll can give a great contribution with his commitment for a participative IAMCR.
Name: Luiza Lusvarghi
Affiliation: Unicamp
Country: Brazil
Amidst all these uncertainties, once pandemic is still progressing despite the efforts of the entire world, I understand these IAMCR elections as the most relevant in the last few years. As a Brazilian researcher and journalist, I´m afraid these events will reinforce prejudices, authoritarianism and exclusion. My country has witnessed violent clashes between the current government and groups committed to the goals of democracy, while education and culture are still targets of daily attacks from conservative forces and extreme right-wing groups. José Claudio Castanheira is a scholar devoted to Film Studies, but also a huge supporter of creative projects from a cultural diversity perspective.