Andrea Meuzelaar

Andrea Meuzelaar is a prominent media scholar currently affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, where she serves as a researcher under the Clariah Fellowship. She is part of the Department of Media Studies and has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Media Studies/Cultural Analysis from the same institution. Her research interests encompass television history, documentary film, archival theory, and postcolonial studies.12

In addition to her academic role, Meuzelaar has been actively involved in various film initiatives. She has been a member of the selection committee for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) since 2015, contributing her expertise to the curation of documentary films.1 Her work also includes advising on documentary projects for the Netherlands Film Fund and participating in educational programs related to media and culture.13

Meuzelaar is recognized for her critical thinking and writing within the field, making her a significant figure in contemporary media studies.