The Substance (2024), by Coralie Fargeat

Martina Villani holds a Master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Turin, where they graduated in November 2024. Their thesis, At the Intersection of Verse and Vision: Claudia Rankine, Eileen Myles, and the Evolution of Video poetry, explores the fluid boundaries of video poetry as a hybrid form that merges literary text and moving image. Their research interests include contemporary American literature, feminist and queer theory, experimental film, and media studies. Martina has a background in audio-visual editing and has participated in video poetry competitions, blending creative practice with academic inquiry. They are particularly drawn to interdisciplinary approaches that connect literature, film, and digital media.