[Filmfestivalresearch] CFP Los Angeles 2017 Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS)

[info at cmefilms.co.uk]

Hi All,

We are putting together a "shadow executive board" for a major film 
industry charity in the UK and USA. We are now seeking additional 
candidates for roles as trustees and as board members for the shadow 
executive and need representatives for Scotland, Wales, LA, New York and 
England . We will ask that you sign a non disclosure agreement before we 
give you full details.

Please email you resume/CV to info at uffo.org

Regards

Tyrone D Murphy


On 10/09/2016 12:21, Dr Samita Nandy wrote:
> *The following CFP might be of interest to scholars examining **film
> festivals and **Hollywood stardom.  Please share with faculty, students and
> colleagues. *
>
>
> *CALL FOR PAPERS*
>
> *2017 Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) 4th International
> Conference *
>
> *Bridging Gaps: Where is the film scholar in Hollywood filmmaking?*
>
> *Performance Café, University of Southern California*
>
> *Los Angeles, USA *
>
> *March 18-19, 2017*
>
> There have been significant debates on gaps between filmmakers and film
> scholars. Film scholars have been critical of dominant representations that
> tend to overlook classist, sexist, and ethnocentric trends in the
> production of films and glamorous images in Hollywood. Yet, scholarly views
> in academic writing are not adequately addressed in film production and in
> journalism. Scholars can address the issues through journalism and moving
> image practices in which filmmakers are trained. CMCS sponsored *Celebrity
> Chat *is an example of this trend. Can a new form of film ‘critic’ be
> situated in journalistic and scholarly discussions and screenings? Can the
> critiques become a new form of ‘activism’ that is different yet supports
> ideals of celebrity activism in Hollywood and beyond?
>
> The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) *Bridging Gaps*
> conference series, in association with sponsors Centre for Ecological,
> Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research (ESI.CORE) and WaterHill
> Publishing, invites papers and audiovisual material that explore the
> relationship among four key themes related to Hollywood – theory,
> production, criticism, and activism. We invite academics, filmmakers,
> journalists, publicists, and guests to present and connect cutting-edge
> research areas from a range of interdisciplinary fields and address social
> justice issues in moving image practices.
>
> We also invite people to send in videos for the *Celebrity Chat* Award. The
> best video/documentary will be selected based on its ability to draw
> attention to a significant matter, be relevant to the conference theme and
> inspire change. Extended versions of selected papers will be invited for
> publication.
>
> *Registration includes*: Your printed conference package*,* coffee / tea
> breaks, access to evening receptions, evening drinks, professional
> development workshop, and consideration for the CMCS $100 best paper and
> $100 screen awards.
>
> *Submission guidelines:*
>
>     - 250-word abstract or workshop / roundtable proposal
>        - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
>        applicable
>        - Submit to conference Chair Dr Samita Nandy at email address:
>        *celeb.studies2017 at gmail.com* <celeb.studies2017 at gmail.com>
>        - Deadline for abstract submission: *October 31, 2016*
>        - Notification of acceptance: *December 2, 2016*
>        - Full text due:* February, 17, 2017*
>        - Conference presentation and reception: *March 18-19, 2017*
>
> *Celebrity Chat** Video Submissions:*
>
>     - Video length should be 10-20 minutes
>     - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
>     applicable
>     - Submit to *Celebrity Chat *producer Dr Jackie Raphael at email
>     address: *celeb.studies2017 at gmail.com*
>     <http://cmc-centre.com/conferences/losangeles/celeb.studies2017@gmail.com>
>     - Deadline for submission: *October 31, 2016*
>     - Notification of acceptance:* December 2, 2016*
>     - Conference screening: *March 18-19, 2017*
>
> *Topics include but are not limited to:*
>
>     - Hollywood and non-Hollywood stardom
>     - Entertainment industry
>     - Film, video, and television
>     - Cinematic adaptations of novels
>     - Photography
>     - Glamour and beauty
>     - Mass media and social media
>     - Journalism
>     - Interviews
>     - Public relations
>     - Persona and branding
>     - Endorsements
>     - Social advocacy
>     - Celebrity activism
>     - Activists as celebrities
>     - Human rights and animal rights
>     - Environment and climate change
>     - Audiences and fandom
>     - Laws and Policies
>     - Theory and Methods
>     - Research Agenda
>     - Business Models
>     - Ethics and Morality
>     - Cognition and Memory
>     - Media Literacy
>     - Social Innovation and Change
>     - Education and Advocacy
>     - Community Building
>     - Business and Community Partnerships
>
> *Conference Chair*: Dr Samita Nandy
>
> *Conference Committee Members*: Dr Jackie Raphael, Dr Nicole Bojko and
> Kiera Obbard
> *URL*: www.cmc-centre.com/losangeles  | *Twitter*: @celeb_studies
> <http://www.twitter.com/celeb_studies> #BGCS17
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