[Commlist] Call for Papers: ICIDS 2025 – 18th International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling

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Theme: Kaleidoscopic Machines
Dates: December 1–5, 2025
Location: St. Julian’s, Malta
Submission Deadline: June 8, 2025
Website: https://icids2025.ardin.online
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We invite submissions for the 18th International Conference on 
Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS 2025), the premier venue for 
research and creative work in interactive narrative. This year's 
conference will be held in Malta, a crossroads of cultures and a hub for 
AI innovation, providing an inspiring backdrop for our theme: 
Kaleidoscopic Machines.

This theme reflects the evolving interplay between generative AI and 
human creativity in crafting interactive digital narratives (IDNs). 
Inspired by Janet Murray’s concept of the "kaleidoscopic view" of IDN 
research, we seek to explore how AI and human authorship converge to 
create multifaceted narrative experiences.

Areas of Interest:
We welcome submissions in the following areas, interpreted broadly:
+ Theory, History, and Foundations: Fundamental theoretical aspects of 
interactive digital storytelling, including narrative structures and 
interactivity, with appreciation for historical context.
+ Methods and Tools: Research on frameworks, procedures, and pipelines 
that support the analysis and creation of IDNs, including innovative 
tools and methodologies.
+ Applications and Case Studies: Practical explorations of IDNs in 
various contexts, such as education, virtual worlds, games, and 
performances, focusing on implementation and audience engagement.
+ Social, Cultural, and Critical Perspectives: Analyses of the 
sociocultural implications and ethical dimensions of IDNs, including 
representation, accessibility, and authorship issues.

Submission Categories:
- Full Papers: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references), to be published 
in the proceedings.
- Short Papers: 2,000–4,000 words (excluding references), to be 
published in the proceedings.
- Late-Breaking Work: 2,000–3,000 words (excluding references), 
describing works in progress or brief research projects. These will be 
presented as demos or posters and published in the proceedings.

Important Dates:
!!!  Paper Submission Deadline: June 8, 2025
!!!  Late-Breaking Work Submission Deadline: September 3, 2025

Submissions are accepted through EasyChair (link available in the 
conference website)

We encourage authors to consider connections to the conference theme, 
but this is not a requirement. All contributions relevant to the field 
of Interactive Digital Storytelling are welcome.

For more information, please visit the conference website: 
https://icids2025.ardin.online <https://icids2025.ardin.online>


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