André Rui Graça, a researcher at Lusófona University and guest assistant professor at the University of Beira Interior, specializes in film studies with a PhD from University College London. He is known for his book "Portuguese Cinema (1960-2010): Consumption, Circulation, and Commerce" and has extensively presented and published on topics like Portuguese cinema, cultural policies, and the nexus between creative industries and economics. His international presentations span prestigious institutions, and his editorial contributions include co-editing volumes on the Filmmakers on Film theory and special issues for academic journals. Besides his academic career, Graça holds an MBA and leverages his expertise as a management and strategy consultant.