[Commlist] CfP - HoMER 20025: Cinema and Conflict

*HoMER 2025 Conference: Cinema and Conflict*
*Dates: 8-11 July 2025*
*Location: Galatasaray University, Istanbul, Turkey*

_Deadline for proposals: 19 January 2025_
_Letters of acceptance/rejection: 17 February 2025_
The HoMER Network (History of Moviegoing, Exhibition and Reception) 
invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit papers for 
our 2025 conference, which has the theme of Cinema and Conflict. 
Organized by a consortium of HoMER scholars from various universities, 
the 2025 HoMER Network Conference will be held at Galatasaray University 
in Istanbul, a historic academic setting in a culturally dynamic city. 
The conference will unite scholars worldwide for keynotes, panels, 
screenings and social events, fostering cross-cultural academic exchange 
amidst Istanbul’s rich heritage and vibrant settings.
This year's theme will explore how various forms of conflict—social, 
political, ideological, and beyond—have not only shaped the historical 
experiences of moviegoing, exhibition, and reception, but have also been 
influenced by them. We aim to investigate the dynamic and reciprocal 
relationships between cinema and conflict by examining how tensions and 
disputes have impacted audience behaviours, exhibition practices, and 
film reception, while also exploring how the collective experience of 
cinemagoing has, in turn, contributed to shaping social conflicts and 
political struggles. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) 
the role of cinema during wartime, how cinemas have served as spaces for 
community cohesion or dissent in conflict zones, internal struggles 
within the film industry, and how contentious politics and social 
movements have intersected with both film exhibition and reception 
practices. We encourage contributions exploring global and local 
perspectives on how cinema has engaged with, reflected, or even helped 
drive conflict across historical periods. We hope to foster a deeper 
understanding of cinema's evolution within historical conflict contexts 
by focusing on these dimensions.
The HoMER Network invites submissions for 20-minute papers and 
designated roundtables, panels, and workshops to be presented at the 
conference.
We welcome papers from researchers across the academic spectrum, 
including interdisciplinary work, and encourage papers from postgraduate 
and early-career researchers.
*Possible topics:*
*1. Cinema and War/Conflict Zones*

  * The role of cinemagoing during past and contemporary wars.
  * The influence of wartime conditions on cinemagoing patterns and
    exhibition practices.
  * Cinema as a space for healing, dialogue, and solidarity in regions
    affected by violence.
  * The role of mobile cinemas and pop-up screenings in fostering
    community resilience.
  * The role of cinema in organising and shaping contentious politics,
    such as protests, revolutions, and uprisings.

*2. Cinema Spaces and Exhibition Practices*

  * Conflicts over cinema venues: from mainstream multiplexes to
    alternative and underground spaces.
  * The role of non-traditional spaces (e.g., open-air cinemas,
    community centers) in times of crisis.
  * Cinematic practices that challenge or transform the conventional use
    of space and place in the exhibition.
  * The role of non-theatrical spaces in navigating power struggles and
    cultural conflicts in film exhibition.

*3. Cinema, Identity, and Borders*

  * Cinema’s role in expressing or contesting national, ethnic, and
    linguistic identities.
  * The influence of borders—geopolitical, cultural, and linguistic—on
    cinemagoing.
  * The intersection of cinema and migration: experiences of migrant
    communities and their access to cinema.
  * Gender conflicts in cinema reception and audience engagement.
  * The role of cinema in shaping or questioning gender norms during
    periods of social conflict.

*4. Industry Conflicts and Power Struggles*

  * Conflicts between and among film distributors, producers, and
    exhibitors.
  * Territorial disputes and the politics of film circulation.
  * The impact of censorship and regulatory conflicts on film exhibition.
  * The impact of state and non-state actors in controlling or promoting
    cinema as a form of political expression.

*Submission guidelines*
Please send your proposal through the Abstract Submission 
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  * 250-word proposals for individual presentations, including the title
    of the paper, the name,**email address and institutional affiliation
    of the presenter
  * or 750-word proposals for pre-constituted panels, including an
    outline of each paper as well as the title of the panel and the
    name, email address and institutional affiliation of each presenter
  * 250-word descriptions for artistic-academic presentations and poster
    presentations. Artistic-academic works may include video essays,
    performance lectures, interactive multimedia, or other formats that
    blend creative practice with critical inquiry. Proposals should also
    include the presenter(s)' name(s), email address, and institutional
    affiliation(s)

The deadline for proposals is *19 January 2025*. The language for all 
submissions is English.
For queries regarding submission, please contact the HoMER Network 
<https://homernetwork.org/> coordinators:
*Talitha Ferraz (talitha.ferraz /at/ gmail.com) 
<mailto:(talitha.ferraz /at/ gmail.com)> *and* Matthew Rule-Jones 
(M.W.Jones /at/ exeter.ac.uk) <mailto:(M.W.Jones /at/ exeter.ac.uk)>*
*_Local Organising Committee:_*

  * Ayşe Toy Par
  * Gülsenem Gün
  * Ece Vitrinel
  * İlke Şanlıer
  * Özge Özyılmaz
  * Aydın Çam
  * Özde Çeliktemel
  * Barçın Boğaç

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