Antony Osome
Social and Cultural Anthropology
University of Cologne
DAAD PhD Student
Email: tony.some.to@gmail.com
Period of stay: October 2024-September 2027
Education and professional career
Antony Osome is a communication and film scholar with extensive experience in audio-visual production, development communication, and behavior change communication. He has served as a junior lecturer and early-career researcher, focusing on emerging storytelling trends in contemporary rural African contexts, as well as ethnographic storytelling and the commons. Additionally, he is a filmmaker and screenplay writer. He holds an MA in Film Studies from Kenyatta University and a BA in Communication and Media Technology from Maseno University, both in Kenya. His current research interests center on eco-narratives ethnology and the concept of Ethno-kino, an emerging field within environmental visual anthropology.
Research Focus
- The Influence of Religious Beliefs on Environmental Concerns
- The interplay between indigenous beliefs and major world religions in shaping environmental ethics and behaviors
- How Eco-narratives in film can reflect and shape religious and cultural attitudes towards environmental conservation
- Integrating Spirituality and Eco-narratives into Environmental Policy