Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022

André Gaudreault, O.C.
Outremont, Quebec

André Gaudreault has revolutionized film studies. A professor at Université de Montréal and Canada Research Chair in Film and Media Studies, he is best known for his work on early cinema and the impact of the recent digital shift. A prolific researcher, he has helped transform the way we approach and understand the history and mechanics of film by introducing concepts now used by researchers worldwide. He has also initiated and directed several large-scale projects, making Université de Montréal a centre of excellence in the field.