Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Future Directions in Film and Cinema Studies (ICFDFCS - 26)

Call for Paper

The ICFDFCS provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition. The conference covers diverse topics such as Film Studies encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Future trends in film representation
  • The evolution of queer cinema
  • Intersectionality in film narratives
  • Documentary films and LGBTQ+ stories
  • Global perspectives on queer filmmaking
  • Film festivals and queer visibility
  • Queer theory applied to film analysis
  • Cinematic techniques in LGBTQ+ storytelling
  • The impact of streaming on queer cinema
  • Queer characters in mainstream films
  • Cultural critiques of LGBTQ+ films
  • The role of directors in queer cinema
  • Queer narratives in animated films
  • Gender representation in film studies
  • The relationship between film and activism
  • Queer horror: subverting genre conventions
  • Cinematic portrayals of transgender lives
  • Queer comedy in contemporary cinema
  • Film adaptations of queer literature
  • The future of LGBTQ+ film criticism

Review & Publication

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration :17th October 2026

Paper Submission Deadline :22nd October 2026

Last Date of Registration : 1st November 2026

Date of Conference : 16th - 17th November 2026