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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Announcing the annual Call for Translations from our Translation/Publication Committee! Accepting proposals to translate outstanding work on cinema + media studies, with publication in an upcoming issue of jcmsjournal.bsky.social. Full details: buff.ly/I6ZXGe3 Submit by Oct. 23, 2026!

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

SCMS congratulates Andre Seewood for the recent publication of his article, The Empathetic Close-Up: Cognition and Form in Dramatic Streaming Series. The article examines how the Close-Up shot increases viewer engagement in Complex Television Serials.

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

ACLS is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards. These prizes recognize the authors and publishers of exceptional, innovative, and open access humanities books. Meet the winners bit.ly/4xZWxp4

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ACLS Announces Winners of 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards

Authors and publishers of six outstanding open access humanities books recognized for innovation.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Deadline this Friday! Submit your application to become the next Editor(s) of JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies online here: buff.ly/T3CIob3.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The deadline to apply for an ACLS Fellowship is September 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Read more and apply here: buff.ly/0ZbKFeB

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

SCMS mourns the passing of Gaylyn Studlar (1952–2026), a towering figure in feminist film theory and history. Her pioneering scholarship and generous mentorship influenced generations. Read our full remembrance: buff.ly/mQw3WFg

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

SCMS congratulates Drew Ayers on the publication of his book, "Action Bodies: VFX, Identity, and Embodiment in Blockbuster Cinema", from The University of Texas Press.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Submitted a proposal for #SCMS27? Here’s what happens next: The Program Committee will review all submissions, and presenter notifications will be sent later this fall. Watch your inbox and SCMS channels for updates.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Deadline in Two Weeks: Have you been thinking about becoming the next Editor(s) of JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies? Now’s the time to apply! Learn more about the role & responsibilities, and apply online by Sept. 18, 2026: buff.ly/aEksRKy

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Interested in helping shape the future of SCMS? Self-nominations for upcoming vacancies on the SCMS Board are open through Sept. 15. Thank you to all members willing to contribute their time, experience, and leadership to SCMS. Learn more and submit: buff.ly/gYtDgVE

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

That’s a wrap on #SCMS27 proposals! Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal and shared their work with us. Your ideas and research are what make the conference possible. We can’t wait to see the Montréal program take shape!

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Reminder: The #SCMS27 proposal deadline is TODAY, Friday, August 28, at 5:00 PM CT (22:00 UTC). Please verify the deadline in your local time zone. If you experience any issues, contact the SCMS Office. buff.ly/nHLs7MD

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The #SCMS27 conference submission deadline is almost here! All proposals must be submitted by THIS Friday, August 28, at 5:00 PM CT. Don’t miss it! buff.ly/fWlnb57

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

SCMS congratulates Z. Rubi Sanchez Lozoya on her new podcast, "Watch Next!" In each episode, Dr. Lozoya curates a film and invites guest experts from a range of fields to discuss it from new perspectives.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

There's still time to submit your proposal for #SCMS27, but don't wait until the last minute. Submitting early gives you time to resolve any technical issues and allows the SCMS Office to assist if needed. buff.ly/fWlnb57

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The deadline to submit a proposal for #SCMS27 is in a week! On Friday, August 28! Don't miss it. buff.ly/fWlnb57

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Love crossing things off your to-do list? Submit your #SCMS27 proposal today! buff.ly/IDpJFii

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

SCMS highlights the work of Zelztyn Rubi Sanchez Lozoya for the publication of her first book, "Indian’s Women Filmmakers in the Age of Netflix: Female Lead" published by Routledge.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Don’t wait until the last minute! Submit your proposal for the 2027 Montréal conference by Friday, August 28, at 5:00 PM CT. #SCMS27

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Stay connected to SCMS in 2026–27! Renew today so you don’t miss member communications about conferences, awards, virtual events, JCMS, leadership opportunities, group activities, and more. Need help renewing? Contact the SCMS office.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thank you for your award submissions! Winners will be announced in early 2027 and celebrated at the 68th Conference! Conference proposals are still being accepted through Friday, August 28, 2026. #SCMS27

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reminder: #SCMS is seeking a new Editor(s) for JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies! Learn more about the role & responsibilities, and apply online by Sept. 18, 2026: buff.ly/G4HEvLG.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize and remember Tony Williams, a distinguished film and literature scholar and longtime member of the film studies community, who passed away in April 2026 at the age of 80. More about his life and work here: buff.ly/kWlDi7g

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Reminder: The SCMS Board Self-Nomination Form is still open. If you're interested in helping guide the future of SCMS, we encourage you to submit a self-nomination for consideration by the Nominating Committee. The deadline is September 15, 2026. More: buff.ly/yCIcHkU

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Don’t forget! The SCMS Award Submissions Portal closes Friday, August 7, at 5:00 PM CT. Review the eligibility requirements, gather your materials, and submit early to avoid last-minute issues: buff.ly/Rc3XQ2F

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

ACLS has announced its 2026–27 fellowship and grant competitions! Deadlines vary. Learn more here: buff.ly/anQkbb0

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

REMINDER: Submissions for the 2027 Awards cycle are due on Friday, August 7, 2026. If you’ve published recently, don’t miss out on your chance to submit work for consideration! #SCMS27

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Stay connected to SCMS in 2026–27! Renew your membership to keep up with conference and award cycles, virtual events, JCMS, leadership opportunities, group activities, and more. Don’t miss what’s happening across the SCMS community. Renew today! Need assistance? Contact the office. :)

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Planning to submit a proposal? Start a draft now! You can preview all the required questions and save your proposal draft as you go. Submit by the deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026. #SCMS27

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Precarious scholar? Grad student? Are you thinking of submitting to #SCMS27 but have no institutional support for membership? Apply for a 2026-27 SCMS membership fee waiver from the PLO! Deadline July 27! buff.ly/45c7AIE

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Conference proposal and award submission portals are now open! Questions? Be sure to check the General Conference Guidelines and Procedures on our website. #SCMS27

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

SCMS is your community—renew today to stay part of it. Conference and award submissions, conversations, publications, and opportunities are already in motion for the coming year. Join us or renew today! buff.ly/KoZhP8X

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that SCMS is seeking a new Editor(s) for JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies! Review the Call for Editor(s) on our website: buff.ly/G4HEvLG. Apply by Sept. 18, 2026!

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Self-Nomination Form is now open to all SCMS members! Interested in serving the Society in a leadership role? Self-nominations help the Nominating Committee consider a broad & diverse pool of candidates. The form is open until Sept 15. Learn more & submit your nomination today: buff.ly/yCIcHkU

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

SCMS congratulates Mark Williams (Dartmouth College) on receiving a CompX grant from the Neukom Institute for Computational Science and a Project grant from the Leslie Center for the Humanities to develop AI-powered tools for The Media Ecology Project to study historical moving images.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Have research to share? @jcmsjournal.bsky.social is actively seeking submissions in film, media, digital culture, game studies, sound studies, and more. Read the full call and learn how to submit: conta.cc/4tR9bod

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

(1/4) SCMS congratulates the scholars named finalists for the ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards!

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A new SCMS year is around the corner. Renew now so you don’t miss key deadlines and community updates as things ramp up. Join or renew! buff.ly/5TpkSWT

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Wed. May 13, 2026! Curious about volunteering for SCMS Standing, Award, or Program committees? Now’s the time–volunteers help lead our programs + member groups, recognize achievements, and seek the best new scholarship for the 2027 conference. Volunteer here: buff.ly/kbvc1we

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today’s the last day to volunteer to serve on a committee, don’t miss out! Click the link to learn more and sign up: buff.ly/kbvc1we

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

SCMS highlights the work of Arzu Karaduman for the publication of her chapter, “Asonority: Derrida in Film Sound Theory,” in "Derrida and Film Studies", edited by Kamil Lipiński and Andrzej Marzec.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

SCMS highlights the achievement of Anna Batori for the publication of her book Posthumanism, Cognition and Cyborg Spectatorship: Amalgamated Cinema, published by Routledge.

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Your SCMS membership expires soon—don’t miss what’s ahead. From 2027 conference and award submissions, virtual events, to JCMS and community updates, a lot happens over the summer. Renew now to stay in the loop: buff.ly/m1XGNEZ

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

SCMS highlights Patricia White for her discussion of feminist approaches to postwar domestic melodrama—focusing on ten classic films—on the CinemaScope podcast, hosted by Andy Nelson. buff.ly/lJlW95J

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Reminder: Friday, May 8, 2026, is the last day to volunteer for service. You can serve on a Standing or Award committee, or the 2027 Program committee. SCMS relies on its members to function at its best, so please get involved! buff.ly/2D8owBA

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

If you need documentation confirming your participation in the 2026 SCMS conference, please complete the request form below, and the SCMS office will provide a letter. Request here: buff.ly/UkiDENr

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Don't forget, SCMS members can submit achievements, publications, or awards for us to highlight on social media. Use this form: buff.ly/OyfzqDu

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Society for Cinema and Media Studies @scmstudies.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Congrats to members Catherine Benamou (@ucirvine.bsky.social) and Claire Cooley (Emerson College) on their 2026 ACLS Fellowships for "Latinx Media and the Pursuit of Social Justice: A Transmedial Approach" and "Not Afraid of My Sponsor: Sounding Global Cinema and Migrant Labor in the UAE".

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