Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Documentary Cinema and Visual Anthropology (ICDCVA - 27)

Call for Paper

The ICDCVA 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:

  • Ethnographic approaches to documentary cinema
  • Visual storytelling in documentary films
  • The role of the filmmaker in documentaries
  • Documentary ethics and representation
  • Impact of documentaries on social change
  • Cinematic techniques in visual anthropology
  • Narrative structures in documentary filmmaking
  • Cultural representation in documentary films
  • The evolution of documentary genres
  • Audience engagement with documentary cinema
  • Documentary film festivals and their significance
  • Technological advancements in documentary production
  • Case studies of influential documentaries
  • The role of interviews in documentaries
  • Documentary and the concept of truth
  • Cross-cultural perspectives in documentary filmmaking
  • The future of documentary cinema
  • Documentary as a tool for activism
  • Exploring memory through documentary films
  • The relationship between documentary and fiction

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 February 2027

Paper Submission Deadline :22nd February 2027

Last Date of Registration : 4th March 2027

Date of Conference : 19th - 20th March 2027