[Commlist] cfp: ICA India conference: Human and Digital Mutualism: Code, Culture and Communication 2025

*Human and Digital Mutualism: Code, Culture and Communication 2025*
Mahindra University, Hyderabad, and the International Communication 
Association (ICA) Regional Chapter (India) bring you the first 
collaborative conference on media and communication. The two-day 
conference will include keynote and plenary sessions, and several 
technical presentation sessions with ample time for interactions and 
networking.
*Venue:* Convention Centre, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
*Dates:* 21-22 November 2025 (full days)
Conference Website: 
https://www.mahindrauniversity.edu.in/mu-ica-conference-on-human-and-digital-mutualism/ 
<https://www.mahindrauniversity.edu.in/mu-ica-conference-on-human-and-digital-mutualism/>
*Key dates:*
*Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025*
*Notification of Acceptance: 17 October 2025*
*Click here <https://forms.gle/yweh7uDaqPbswNdY8> to submit.*

For further information, email us at 
(sdmc.conferences /at/ mahindrauniversity.edu.in) 
<mailto:(sdmc.conferences /at/ mahindrauniversity.edu.in)>

*Additional Information:*
*Paper Presentations:
*All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official 
conference portal:
*Documentary Films:
*Documentary films must be submitted electronically as follows: Private 
online link (Vimeo or YouTube) with password must be submitted along 
with the director's bio and synopsis (100 words) of the film including a 
description of the motivation, central idea, and treatment.
*Conference Tracks:*

You may submit abstracts of research projects. Abstracts will be blind 
reviewed. Please read guidelines for the submission and review the 
guidelines carefully before submission. Submissions may emerge from, but 
are not limited to, the following:

  * Advertising Studies
  * AI in Media
  * AI Literacy
  * Attention Economy
  * Automated Communication
  * Communication Laws
  * Communication Policies
  * Communication Theory
  * Computational Media
  * Creator Economy
  * Critical Pedagogy
  * Cultural Production
  * Environment Communication
  * Ethics in the AI Era
  * Film Studies
  * Healthcare Communication
  * History of Communication
  * Influencer Culture
  * Journalism Studies
  * Media Aesthetics
  * Media Economics
  * Media Literacy
  * Media Psychology
  * Memetic and AI Marketing
  * Para-Social Relationship
  * Political Economy
  * Storytelling in Media
  * Strategic Communication
  * Synthetic Media
  * Trust in Modern Institutions
  * Visual Communication
  * Documentary Films (Audiovisual-based Presentations) *

/*Documentary Films/Pitch AVs: /We invite non-fiction films and/or pitch 
AVs for documentary films to showcase under a competitive category.


          General Guidelines for Paper Presentations

  * Submission of abstract is open to academics, researchers, doctoral
    and postgraduate students, and professionals working in media and
    communication.
  * Submission must be original, unpublished, and not under review
    elsewhere.
  * Joint submissions (up to 3 authors) are allowed.
  * Each participant may submit up to two abstracts (either as sole or
    co-author).
  * All submission must be in English and carry a title and 5-7 keywords.
  * Length of the abstract should not exceed 800 words (excluding title,
    keywords, and references).
  * Abstract must include the research question, theoretical framework,
    methodology, discussion, and any findings/conclusions if available.
  * "Best Paper" prizes will be awarded. A more detailed paper of up to
    3,000 words will be required for the submission to be considered for
    the awards.


          General Guidelines for Documentary Film-Based Submissions

*Documentary Format*
Submissions must be non-fiction films, including observational, 
reflexive, investigative, essay, archival, and experimental formats.
Presentations must not exceed 15 minutes, including relevant clippings 
or showreel from the film not exceeding 5 minutes.

*Runtime*
*Feature-length:* 41 minutes and above.
*Short Documentary:* Under 40 minutes

*Language*
Non-English films must include English subtitles.

*Technical Specifications*

  * *Terms*
    By submitting, you grant permission to screen your film. The film
    may be used for promotional purposes.
  * The submitter must have the legal authority to submit the film and
    must hold all rights pertaining to the film.
  * Submission does not guarantee selection and screening.
  * The full documentary films will be screened separately.
  * Films will be judged by a jury of professionals. Decision of the
    jury will be final, binding, and cannot be challenged.


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