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CFP: Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image 2025 Conference CALL FOR PAPERS: Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image 2025 Conference Wednesday, June 4 to Saturday, June 7, 2025 Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Co-sponsored by the University of Alberta and University of Lethbridge The Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image (SCSMI) invites proposals for presentations at its annual conference to be held June 47, 2025, at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. SCSMI is an interdisciplinary organization of scholars interested in cognitive, philosophical, aesthetic, historical, psychological, neuroscientific, and evolutionary approaches to the analysis of film and other moving image media. Presentations should facilitate the Societys mission: to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue between moving image theorists, historians, critics, and philosophers, and scientifically oriented researchers working on moving image media. The conference will be held at the University of Albertas Humanities Centre. The campus is centrally located in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, which is one of the largest cities in western Canada. The University of Alberta is situated near the beautiful Kinsmen Park, the Alberta Legislature Building, and 2 km from downtown. Questions about the conference or submission process should be addressed to the conference organizers, Dr. Tico Romao and Dr. Aaron Taylor, at . The Conference Committee will aspire to circulate its decisions by February 10, 2025. The Society for the Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image is dedicated to welcoming and encouraging all participants, regardless of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, religion, and other such characteristics. We actively seek to enhance the diversity of our membership and encourage research in areas related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Visit the website for the full SCSMI Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Types of Proposals Presenters must present original work that they have not presented elsewhere in one of the following four formats: Long Paper Presentation A 50-minute session divided between a 25-minute presentation and a 25-minute Q&A. Short Paper Presentation A 25-minute session divided between a presentation of up to 15 minutes with the residual time used for discussion. Poster Presentation or Demonstration Any form of research display or demonstration. Author-Meets-Critics Panel A pre-constituted panel focusing on outstanding publications of interest to the Society. Anyone can propose an AMC panel on another's work, but the author of the work must not be the proposer of the panel. Only works published between March 2024 and September 2025 will be considered for such panels. Full descriptions of the types of presentations may be found on the submission website. Presenter Information Presenters must be current members of the Society. Nonmembers may submit a proposal, but if accepted, they must join SCSMI by Saturday, March 15, 2025, or acceptance will be withdrawn. For more information about SCSMI, or to join, or to learn about membership costs and privileges, visit scsmi-online.org. Presenters should plan to physically attend the conference. A limited number of online presentation slots will be available on a needs basis and can be requested as part of your proposal. All presentations (excluding special events) will also be accessible online. Presenters unable to attend for financial reasons are encouraged to apply for a Travel Award. SCSMI will sponsor four travel awards for presenters of $1,000 each; travel award procedures and criteria are listed on the submission portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr