[Commlist] CFP: Approaching National Cinematic Histories through Incomplete Archives

Call For Papers


Ranging the Gaps: Approaching National Cinematic Histories through 
Incomplete Archives

(RtG 2026)


We invite submissions of 20-minute presentations that engage with the 
intersection of archives, cinema, and nation, particularly in ways that 
challenge hegemonic histories and/or put a spotlight on marginalised groups.


Themes may include (but are not limited to):

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    Underacknowledged labour

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    Archival gaps or exclusions

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    Visibility and accessibility

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    Archive focuses

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    Feminist reclamations

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    Anti-racist and decolonial archive work


Proposals should consist of a title and abstract of up to 300 words. 
Please include a short biography of up to 100 words. We are very happy 
to consider proposals for videographic essays, short films, and other 
diverse research forms.


Submit proposals here 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw0qq2UI7JJ522ptjZDeqsU2BIwQCXYAA9RoFYf95vTkEvdw/viewform?usp=publish-editor>or 
paste this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/nboE8R528oQVKfLB6 
<https://forms.gle/nboE8R528oQVKfLB6>.


Deadline: 2 January 2026

Acceptance emails will be sent on 4 February 2026


We encourage submissions from PGRs at NWCDTP-funded institutions (even 
if you yourself are not funded by the NWCDTP). We have a number of 
travel bursaries available for speakers and/or attendees from these 
institutions.


The event will take place in the Ellen Wilkinson Building (handicap 
accessible) at the University of Manchester on Monday, 13 April 2026. 
Whilst we welcome both online and in-person attendees, we ask that all 
speakers be able to present on the day in-person. See our website 
<https://rangingthegaps.wixsite.com/2026> for more information.


Refreshments and lunch will be provided (vegetarian/vegan/halal options 
available).


Feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

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    Lillian: (lillian.wang /at/ postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)
    <mailto:(lillian.wang /at/ postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)>

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        Enquiries about CFP submission

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    Tillie: (tillie.quattrone /at/ postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)
    <mailto:(tillie.quattrone /at/ postgrad.manchester.ac.uk)>

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        Enquiries about the event (e.g., registration, access needs,
        travel reimbursements, day-of logistics)

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/This symposium is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council 
through the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership’s Cohort 
Development Fund./


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