[eccr] The Wicker Man conference

THE WICKER MAN: RITUALS, READINGS AND REACTIONS
An Interdisciplinary Conference

University of Glasgow Crichton Campus, Dumfries, 14th-15th July 2003


CALL FOR PAPERS (apologies for cross-posting)

The first international conference on the film THE WICKER MAN (1973) will 
be held at the University of Glasgow Crichton Campus, Dumfries, on the 14th 
and 15th of July 2003.

Robin Hardys film THE WICKER MAN (1973), which was written by Anthony 
Shaffer and stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland, 
continues to have audiences, critics and theorists intrigued.   Although 
set on a fictional Scottish island, the majority of THE WICKER MAN was 
filmed on location in Dumfries and Galloway, in South West Scotland.

The University of Glasgow Crichton Campus is situated some 85 miles south 
of Glasgow, in the town of Dumfries.  It is therefore in the unique 
position of being able to host an academic conference on THE WICKER MAN in 
the very region in which much of this cult British film was 
shot.  Moreover, this conference will coincide with the 30th anniversary 
year of the films release.

In accordance with the cross-disciplinary ethos of the Crichton Campus 
degree structure, and the multi-faceted nature of the film itself, the 
conference will embrace a variety of disciplines.  We therefore invite 
participants to submit papers of relevance to THE WICKER MAN on subjects 
including:

Anthropology
Archaeology
Cultural Studies
Ethnology (Folklore)
Film Practice
Film Studies
Identity
Local History
Political Theory
Tourism

Submissions on other themes are of course most welcome. Furthermore 
although primarily an academic conference, speakers will also include 
participants in the original film.

The keynote address is to be delivered by Robin Hardy, the director of THE 
WICKER MAN.  Other participants include Dr. Tanya Krzywinska (Brunel 
University) broadcaster Jonny Murray, and filmmaker Professor Rex Pyke of 
the University of Glasgow.

The University of Glasgow Crichton Campus press is keen to publish a 
selection of conference papers in book format.

Please send abstracts (400 words maximum) to Dr Benjamin Franks, by Monday 
24th March 2003:

Dr Benjamin Franks
University of Glasgow
Rutherford-McCowan Building
Crichton Campus
DUMFRIES
DG1 4ZL
Tel: (01387) 702055
Email: (b.franks /at/ crichton.gla.ac.uk)

The Wicker Man conference website: www.the-wicker-man.co.uk
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus website: www.cc.gla.ac.uk
Maps of Dumfries and the Crichton Campus: 
http://www.cc.gla.ac.uk/layer1/mapnotes1.htm
FURTHER INFORMATION

The cost, inclusive of two lunches, teas/coffees will be £110 (£65 for 
students).
Day fees will be £60 (£40 for students)

Accommodation can be booked on-line through the Dumfries and Galloway 
Tourist Board website: http://www.visit-dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/
Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board, 64 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RS. Tel: 
(01387) 245550

If you require any assistance with accommodation or would like a copy of 
the regions accommodation brochure please contact Catherine Rae (address 
below).

On the evening of Sunday 13th July conference delegates may attend a 
screening of THE WICKER MAN at the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in 
Dumfries.  This cinema will be running a themed film season in tandem with 
the conference.  The conference will also be taking place in the same week 
as the Wickerman festival, which is held in the nearby village of Dundrennan.

BOOKING FORM

THE WICKER MAN: RITUALS, READINGS AND REACTIONS 14th  15th July 2003

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Conference fee (14th & 15th July):£110

Student fee (14th & 15th July):  £ 65


Day fee:                                 £60      for Monday 14th 
July              or Tuesday 15th July

Student day fee :               £40      for Monday 14th 
July              or Tuesday 15th July

TOTAL enclosed:£ ...........

Cheques should be made payable to "The University of Glasgow"

Credit Card payment (Visa and Mastercard only)

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Please let us know of any dietary or other requirements.

Please return the Booking Form to: Catherine Rae,
Browne House,
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus,
DUMFRIES DG1 4ZL.
Email: (cpd /at/ crichton.gla.ac.uk)
Tel: (01387) 702273



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