Érica Faleiro Rodrigues is an accomplished senior lecturer and researcher at Lusófona University in Portugal, with a robust academic foundation in film and higher education. She holds a BA (Hons) in Film and Video from the University of the Arts London and a Master of Arts in Television Drama from Goldsmiths, University of London. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD at Birkbeck, University of London, focusing on the representation of women in Portuguese cinema from a pre- and post-revolutionary perspective. Her academic efforts are complemented by her achievements in documentary filmmaking, recognized notably through awards such as the Skillset Millennium Fellowship for her impactful documentaries about refugees in London. As a film curator at the Barbican Arts Centre in London, Faleiro Rodrigues effectively combined various art forms to enrich the cultural experience. She curated a diverse array of exhibitions and installations, collaborating with prominent filmmakers, actors, and artists. Her innovative curatorial projects included the first UK silent film screening with "Benshi" narration and organising expansive film seasons that explored themes from Bauhaus to Radical Architecture, showcasing her ability to promote a broad appreciation of diverse artistic disciplines. Faleiro Rodrigues's involvement in the European Alliance FilmEU at Lusófona University underscores her dedication to embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within educational frameworks. As the lead writer for Work Package 2, she developed comprehensive EDI policies and led initiatives that established new inclusivity standards in international master's programs. Her efforts extend beyond academic settings, contributing significantly to broader European projects, thereby enhancing access to educational resources and promoting cultural and social understanding through film and media.