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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