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[Commlist] Call for papers for the 15th Annual International Small Cinemas Conference
Thu May 30 16:02:44 GMT 2024
Call for papers
15^th Annual International Small Cinemas Conference:
Changing Policies, Transforming Audiences and Work Practices In-flux
November 5-7, 2024
Zagreb, Croatia
The 15^th Annual International Small Cinemas Conference is organized by
the Department for Culture and Communication, Institute for Development,
and International Relations (IRMO), Zagreb, Croatia, in partnership with
the Industry Program of the Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF) and the Academy
of Dramatic Arts (ADU), Zagreb.
Keynote lecturers: Katharine Sarikakis, University of Vienna and Petr
Szczepanik, Charles University, Prague
Conference theme:
In recent years, the film industry has globally faced a series of
transformations at the level of production, distribution, and
consumption. The rise of streaming services caused the most significant
changes. Additionally, the audio-visual (AV) industry faced a crisis due
to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In North America,
and currently in India, we have seen screenwriters and actors strike to
oppose changes. But what are the implications of present changes on film
industries, and what is their impact on big production markets compared
to small cinemas? This conference edition will discuss the main
challenges of film production and distribution in so-called ‘small
countries’ compared to ‘big markets.’ It will focus on public policy
responses to dynamic changes in the audio-visual field, examine viable
and sustainable business models, and consider how to ensure cultural
diversity at global and local levels. What is the available research
data revealing about patterns in audio-visual content consumption, and
how are small markets reaching local and international audiences? What
public policy instruments are at our disposal to initiate a dialogue
between controversial production practices by worldwide corporate
streaming services and local audio-visual industries? How does this
affect small markets in comparison to larger ones? How are the working
conditions of small-market film workers changing when entering global
service productions? What are the economic and aesthetic pressures on
local productions in small film industries? Among all the mentioned
issues, which ones foster or impede the success of films from
small-market countries? And what is the meaning of success in the given
context: does popularity equal quality?
Topics for discussion may include, but are not limited to:
* film audience consumption habits in small markets
* small market distribution patterns and means of reaching local and
global audiences
* AV festivals ecosystems and their role in enhancing diversity
* the relationship between public policy instruments and production
practices of global corporate streaming services in small countries
* the impact of investment obligations for streamers in small and
larger markets
* the influence of AI on film production and distribution
* the unionization and working conditions of film workers in national
markets
* the economic pressures on local productions in small film industries
* the impact of COVID-19 on different film ecosystems: production,
distribution, and consumption.
This interdisciplinary conference invites contributions from film, media
and cultural studies, media economics, sociology of media and
communication, sociology of culture, cultural sociology, cultural and
media policy research, etc.
Submissions should include the title, author(s), institutional
affiliation, an abstract of up to 250 words and a short bio of the
presenter(s). We welcome pre-constituted panels with a maximum of three
presentations. Panel abstract submissions should be up to 600 words,
describing the role of each presenter within the panel. Please submit
your abstract via the online form available at the following link
<https://smallcinemas2024.irmo.hr/?page_id=188>.
Submission deadline: June 15, 2024.
Confirmation of acceptance: July 12,^2024.
The conference is aimed at academics, policymakers and film industry
professionals. It will include a keynote lecture, paper presentations,
roundtables, and screenings, and it will be part of the Industry Program
of the Zagreb Film Festival Program (ZFF). Held on November 4-10, 2024,
the festival will allow participants to delve into the film program and
also network with industry representatives.
The registration fee is 80EUR or 50EUR for PhD students.
For additional information, please contact the conference organizers at
(smallcinemas2024 /at/ irmo.hr) <mailto:(smallcinemas2024 /at/ irmo.hr)>or visit the
conference website: https://smallcinemas2024.irmo.hr
<https://smallcinemas2024.irmo.hr>
The conference is part of the CresCine project ‘Increasing the
international competitiveness of the film industry in small European
markets’ (no.101094988) supported by the Horizon Europe programme of the
European Union. For more information about the project, please visit:
www.crescine.eu <http://www.crescine.eu>
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