A deep dive into the sounds and images of Irish horror cinema, exploring the genre’s emergence. Our team of academics will moderate the discussion, and we will finish with a live Q&A session.
Guest Speakers:
Seán Crosson, Professor of Film (University of Galway)
Leading researcher in film and sports studies, and award-winning author
Ivan Kavanagh, Irish Film Director
Visionary of contemporary horror, creator of acclaimed films like ‘The Canal’ and ‘Son’
Live on the PPGI UFSC YouTube channel
Moderation
Beatriz Kopschitz Bastos | Organizer – Round Table
Professor (PPGI/UFSC), Vice-Coordinator of NEI/UFSC | PhD (USP) MA (Northwestern University)
A leading scholar of Irish Literature, honored with Ireland’s 2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her contributions to culture.
Her extensive experience and deep ties to Irish cultural and institutions academic bring invaluable insight to this discussion on Irish horror cinema.
Maria Helena Silva Mello
MA Candidate in Literature & Culture (UFBA) | BA in English (UFBA)
Researcher with the VOLTA Research Group, specializing in Irish horror cinema.
Co-organizer of this round table, bringing fresh academic perspective.
Sanio Santos
Professor of English (UFBA/UNEB) | PhD & MA in Literature Culture (UFBA)
Leader of the VOLTA Research Group on Contemporary Irish Cinema.
Co-organizer of this round table, bridging academic depth and cinematic innovation.
| Period | 16 Dec 2025 |
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| Event type | Seminar |
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| Location | Florianópolis, BrazilShow on map |
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| Degree of Recognition | International |
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- irish horror
- horror cinema
- soundscapes
- images
- irish cinema