[Commlist] Call for Papers: Cinematography of Today

*Call for Papers: Cinematography of Today*

*Cinematography of Today **Conference **at the Universidade Lusófona*

*Lisbon, Portugal, **June 24–26, 2026*

*About the Conference *

The *Cinematography of Today* conference invites scholars, educators, 
researchers, and practitioners to explore the evolving art, craft, and 
theory of cinematography. This three-day event seeks to foster dialogue 
between academic research and professional practice, addressing the 
aesthetic, technical, educational, and ethical dimensions that shape 
contemporary image-making. As digital and analog practices, immersive 
technologies, and artificial intelligence redefine the cinematographic 
landscape, this conference offers a space for reflection, 
experimentation, and exchange among cinematographers, educators, 
students, and researchers from around the world.

*Topics of Interest*

We welcome proposals for academic papers, practice-based research 
presentations, case studies, and roundtable discussions on (but not 
limited to) the following topics:

I. Cinematography as Art and Practice Cinematographer as author: shaping 
meaning, perception, and audience subjectivity. Gaze, power, and 
identity in visual storytelling. Embodiment and movement in cinematic 
space. Collaborative authorship and case studies: director/ 
cinematographer dynamics.

II. Technology, Innovation, and Materiality Evolution of cameras, 
lenses, and lighting as creative tools. LED studios, virtual production, 
and immersive environments. AI, CGI, and ethical considerations in 
posthuman visuality. Color science, psychology, and perceptual impact. 
Analogue processes and slow cinema aesthetics. Sustainable and 
eco-conscious production practices.

III. Education, Methodology, and Ethics Pedagogical approaches and 
fostering creativity in cinematography. Student projects, theses, and 
practice-based research projects. Professional ethics, labor, and 
working conditions. Inclusion, diversity, and gender in film education 
and industry. Mentorship and intergenerational knowledge transfer.

IV. History, Archives, and Research History of cinematography and the 
evolving role of the cinematographer. Archives, preservation, and 
cinematic memory. Scholarship connecting theory and practice. 
Practice-based, autoethnographic, and collaborative methodologies. 
Community-based filmmaking and participatory visual practices. 
Neuroscience and perception in cinematography. Film studies perspectives 
on cinematic language and spectatorship.

*Submission Guidelines*

Abstract length: 300–500 words Submission format: PDF or Word document, 
including title, author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email. 
Language: English (Portuguese or Spanish submissions are also accepted). 
Optional: Include up to 3 images, or videos if relevant to 
practice-based research

Submission: Submission for papers and registration 
<https://cinematographyinprogress.com/index.php/cito/about/submissions>

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: April 24, 2026

*Format*

Presentations may take the form of: 20-minute paper presentations of 
Practice-based demonstrations, roundtable or panel discussions.

*More information about t**he conference*

You can find the full announcment for the conference here 
<https://cinematographyinprogress.com/index.php/cito/announcement/view/32>.

For case studies, roundtable discussions, or any questions about the 
process, please email: (emilia.lloret /at/ gmail.com)


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