[Commlist] CFP: Cinematography of Today Conference

https://cinematographyinprogress.com/index.php/cito/announcement/view/32

Call for Papers

International Conference (June 24–26, 2026)
Universidade Lusófona
Lisbon, Portugal.

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


Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 24, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 24, 2026
Conference Dates: June 24–26, 2026
Final Paper Submission for Conference Book: July 24, 2026


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