[Commlist] Society of Animation Studies Annual Conference 2027 - Call For Papers - Animating Intelligence

We are so pleased to announce that the call for papers for the 2027 
Society of Animation Studies Annual Conference in Edinburgh is now live. 
The full call is below and can also be found on our website here: 
https://sas2027.uk/call-for-papers/

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*SAS 2027 Animating Intelligence - Call For Papers*

The 38th Society of Animation Studies Annual conference will be hosted 
by Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh from 16th - 18th 
June 2027. The event will be in person only.
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Society of Animation 
Studies, being founded by Maureen Furniss and Harvey Deneroff in 1987. 
SAS has legitimised the field of animation studies, creating its own 
canon of literature and making visible the magic of animation 
(academia). In honour of this anniversary, this year’s call for papers 
aims to celebrate the ever shifting metamorphosis of animation as a form 
and a field of study.
Currently in the middle of a(nother) technological evolution how does 
animation as a medium evolve whilst maintaining the fundamental links 
with history internationally. In an era defined by advances in 
technology, what does the future of animation look like? What can we 
learn from the past and present? And how might the shifts in the field 
reshape approaches to the discipline?
Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  * AI: The impact of AI and animation practice
  * Small Nations: identity and nationhood
  * Dissemination through Technology
  * Future of animated storytelling
  * Gaming and animation
  * Animation applications in other industries (i.e. medical/science)
  * Music and Sound in/and Animation
  * TV animation - alternative broadcasting methods; specific shows;
    audiences etc.
  * Theories and methodologies in animation studies
  * Animation pedagogy – online learning applications; balance of theory
    and practice in curricula
  * Craft practices and the hand of the animator
  * Animation and immersive experiences
  * Live performance and animation
  * Social media and animation
  * Animation History
  * Pervasive Animation: Animation across disciplinary boundaries
  * Animation production studies: funding, co-production, labour
  * Representation in Animation

We invite paper and panel proposals for 15 minute presentations, panel 
and workshop proposals.

*Submission Information*

Submissions should be made through Indico, our online submission system, 
at https://conference.sas2027.uk

Please create a free account and provide your contact information. 
Creating an account and submitting a proposal are separate from 
registering to attend the conference.

 1.
    Individual paper proposals Please submit an abstract of no more than
    250 words for a 15-minute presentation. Select Individual Session as
    the contribution type and choose the most appropriate conference
    topic. Leave the panel papers field blank.
 2.
    Panel proposals We welcome proposals for panels comprising three or
    four speakers within a 90-minute session. Each paper should last 15
    minutes, leaving time for discussion. The panel organiser should
    make one submission for the whole panel, selecting Panel Session as
    the contribution type:

  * Enter the panel title in the title field.
  * Use the main abstract field for an overview of the panel’s theme, of
    no more than 250 words.
  * In the panel abstracts field, provide the title, presenter’s name
    and abstract for each paper. This field is limited to 1000 words in
    total.
  * Provide contact information for all presenters.

 3. Workshop, showcase and screening proposals We particularly welcome
    proposals showcasing animation and games practice, including
    screenings, interactive workshops and experimental activities that
    engage the SAS community with practical work. Sessions may last 15,
    45 or 90 minutes. Please submit an abstract of no more than 250
    words, stating your preferred duration and any technical
    requirements or materials needed. Include links to images or video
    documentation illustrating the work. For work in development, these
    may demonstrate its intended appearance or participant experience.

For all submission types, please complete the speaker biography field as 
requested on the form.
*Submission Deadlines *
All abstracts are due 15th January end of day.
*Additional Information*
Papers will undergo peer review and successful speakers notified by 
mid-February.
We welcome paper submissions by Postgraduate and early career 
researchers. Please be aware that spaces for paper presentations are 
limited. Late proposals will not be considered until all other proposals 
have been read.
Any questions or queries please contact the Animating Intelligence team 
at (info /at/ sas2027.uk) <mailto:(info /at/ sas2027.uk)> Visit the SAS 2027 call for 
abstracts on Indico for the call for papers and abstracts for *Animating 
Intelligence* and submission information.
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