Francesco Casetti, a foundational figure in the field of film studies, has been appointed the Sterling Professor of Humanities and Film and Media Studies, effective April 17.
The Sterling Professorship is awarded to a tenured faculty member considered one of the best in his or her field and is one of the university’s highest faculty honors.
He is a member of the Faculty of Arts and Science and is an affiliated faculty member at the Yale School of Architecture (YSOA).
