[ecrea] Los Angeles 2017 Bridging Gaps: Where is the film scholar in Hollywood filmmaking?

*_CALL FOR PAPERS_*

*/Bridging Gaps/: /Where is the film scholar in Hollywood filmmaking?/*

*Performance Café, University of South California*

*Los Angeles, USA*

*_March 18-19, 2017_*

There have been significant debates on gaps between filmmakers and film 
scholars. Film scholars have been critical of dominant representations 
that tend to overlook classist, sexist, and ethnocentric trends in the 
production of films and glamorous images in Hollywood. Yet, scholarly 
views in academic writing are not adequately addressed in film 
production and in journalism. Scholars can address the issues through 
journalism and moving image practices in which filmmakers are trained. 
CMCS sponsored /Celebrity Chat /is an example of this trend. Can a new 
form of film ‘critic’ be situated in journalistic and scholarly 
discussions and screenings? Can the critiques become a new form of 
‘activism’ that is different yet supports ideals of celebrity activism 
in Hollywood and beyond?

The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) /Bridging Gaps/ 
conference series, in association with sponsors Centre for Ecological, 
Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research (ESI.CORE) and WaterHill 
Publishing, invites papers and audiovisual material that explore the 
relationship among four key themes related to Hollywood – theory, 
production, criticism, and activism. We invite academics, filmmakers, 
journalists, publicists, and guests to present and connect cutting-edge 
research areas from a range of interdisciplinary fields and address 
social justice issues in moving image practices.

We also invite people to send in videos for the /Celebrity Chat/ Award. 
The best video/documentary will be selected based on its ability to draw 
attention to a significant matter, be relevant to the conference theme 
and inspire change. Extended versions of selected papers will be invited 
for publication.

*_Registration includes_*: Your printed conference package*,* coffee / 
tea breaks, access to evening receptions, evening drinks, professional 
development workshop, and consideration for the CMCS $100 best paper and 
$100 screen awards.

*_Submission guidelines:_*

       o 250-word abstract or workshop / roundtable proposal
       o Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
         applicable
       o Submit to conference Chair Dr Samita Nandy at email address:
         *_celeb.studies2017@gmail.com_* 
<mailto:(celeb.studies2017 /at/ gmail.com)>
       o Deadline for abstract submission: *October 31, 2016*
       o Notification of acceptance: *December 2, 2016*
       o Full text due:*February, 17, 2017*
       o Conference presentation and reception: *March 18-19, 2017*

*/_Celebrity Chat_/**_Video Submissions:_*

   * Video length should be 10-20 minutes
   * Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
     applicable
   * Submit to /Celebrity Chat /producer Dr Jackie Raphael at email
     address: *_celeb.studies2017@gmail.com_*
 <http://cmc-centre.com/conferences/losangeles/(celeb.studies2017 /at/ gmail.com)>
   * Deadline for submission: *October 31, 2016*
   * Notification of acceptance:*December 2, 2016*
   * Conference screening: *March 18-19, 2017*

/Topics include but are not limited to:/

   * Hollywood and non-Hollywood stardom
   * Entertainment industry
   * Film, video, and television
   * Cinematic adaptations of novels
   * Photography
   * Glamour and beauty
   * Mass media and social media
   * Journalism
   * Interviews
   * Public relations
   * Persona and branding
   * Endorsements
   * Social advocacy
   * Celebrity activism
   * Activists as celebrities
   * Human rights and animal rights
   * Environment and climate change
   * Audiences and fandom
   * Laws and Policies
   * Theory and Methods
   * Research Agenda
   * Business Models
   * Ethics and Morality
   * Cognition and Memory
   * Media Literacy
   * Social Innovation and Change
   * Education and Advocacy
   * Community Building
   * Business and Community Partnerships

*Conference Chairs*: Dr Samita Nandy

*Conference Committee Members*: Dr Jackie Raphael, Dr Nicole Bojko and 
Kiera Obbard

*Conference URL*: _www.cmc-centre.com/losangeles 
<http://www.cmc-centre.com/losangeles>_

/Cross-posted/: _http://eepurl.com/cer4GP_

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