| | Welcome to our network newsletter! We are thrilled to share with you the latest developments in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. We invite you to share your news and relevant calls with us!
This month’s edition is packed with news and updates!
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New #IFM Journal issue has launched |
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Stornaway session at #IFM Resonances |
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| #IFM2025 Resonances Conference | #IFM Resonances Conference Program is live Updates to conference time Updates to conference structure Conference facilitators announced
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#IFM Journal
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New #IFM Journal issue has launched | We are pleased to announce the release of Volume 5, a continuous issue titled Resonances: Expanding Narrative Horizons in Interactive Media and Combinatory Cinema. This evolving collection features scholarly articles by Patrícia Nogueira, Roderick Coover, Jasmin Kermanchi, Pavel Prokopic, and Jayne Sayer. The volume examines the aesthetic, ethical, and political dimensions of interactivity in audiovisual media—from participatory i-docs and algorithmic cinema to immersive installations and spatial narratives of migration. New articles will be added on a rolling basis throughout the year, through May 2026, as part of IFM Journal’s new continuous publication model.
In parallel, Volume 4 stands as the official proceedings of last year’s IFM Annual Conference. It includes the complete collection of scholarly video presentations and research-creation demonstrations showcased at the event, each assigned a unique DOI for citation and archival reference. These multimodal contributions reflect the journal’s ongoing commitment to hybrid and experimental publishing formats that bridge theory and practice.
Stay tuned as the Interactive Film and Media Journal continues to grow and deepen the conversation across the fields of interactive film, media arts, and digital storytelling.
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Stornaway session at #IFM Resonances | During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore and create using Stornaway’s innovative tools for interactive storytelling. In addition to hands-on activities, the session will include demonstrations of selected interactive projects to showcase the platform’s creative possibilities and real-world applications.
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Updates to conference time
| Among the #IFM community’s greatest strengths is its international profile. At our online conferences, participants from across the globe come together in meaningful dialogue and lively discussions about interactive film and media. From Dallas to New Delhi, Buenos Aires to Maiduguri, bringing everyone together online is critical to our mission, but not easy to accomplish, given the varying time zones from which our participants join the conference.
This year we have modified our conference time window to better accommodate all participants. We will begin each day at 10:50GMT (5:50 am Dallas/6:50 am Toronto/11:50 am London/2:50 pm Dubai/4:20 pm New Delhi). We are hoping that this change will make the conference more accessible to the #IFM community.
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Updates to conference structure |
Last year we experimented with dedicating a day of the conference to research creation sessions. This year, each day will begin with opening remarks or interactive dialogues. The opening session will be followed by either research creation or new book sessions, then panels. On the final day of the conference, the last session will be a synthesis of key conference themes, takeaways, and a reflective framework for next year’s conference. |
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Conference facilitators announced |
We are happy to announce this year’s conference facilitators. Facilitators serve as session chair, respondent, and moderator. They contribute to the discussions and help ensure that all voices are heard.
David Adelman is a Lecturer I in the Digital Studies Institute at the University of Michigan. Judith Aston is Associate Professor and Wallscourt Fellow - Film & Digital Arts at UWE Bristol. Heidi Rae Cooley is Associate Professor of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication at UT Dallas & #IFM conference co-organizer. Ar Ducao is faculty at NYU Tisch & MIT. Marina Hassapopoulou is Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema Studies, at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts & Director of Moving Image Archiving & Preservation. Dale Hudson is Associate Professor of Film and New Media at NYU Abu Dhabi. Cameron Irby is faculty in Arts, Technology & Communications University of North Texas. Florian Krautkramer is Professor of Design & Art at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts & #IFM Board Member. Gina Marchetti is Chair of Humanities and Media Studies at Pratt Institute. Hudson Moura is Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University & #IFM conference chair. Liz Miller is Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University. Jenna Ng is Head of School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland. Patrícia Nogueira is a Professor of Film at the University of Beira Interior. Stefano Odorico is a lecturer, a curator and a filmmaker, currently lecturing at the Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland). He is the director of IRIS (International Research Centre for Interactive Storytelling) and Visiting Research Fellow at Leeds Trinity University & #IFM conference co-organizer. Leah Shafer is Associate Professor of Media and Society at Hobart and William Smith Colleges & #IFM conference co-organizer. Sonali Sharma is Assistant Professor in the Anwar Jamal Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia & #IFM conference co-organizer. Kevin James Sweet is Assistant Professor of Design & Interactive Arts: Immersive Experience at UT Dallas. Ilaria Vecchi is Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Society at University of Leeds. Anthony Warnick is Assistant Professor in the Department of Art at Kansas State University. Thomas Weber is Professor in the Institut für Medien und Kommunikation at University of Hamburg.
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| | #IFM JournalCall for articles | Publish with the Interactive Film and Media Journal: Where Theory, Innovation, and Creativity Meet.
We invite submissions from scholars, practitioners, and artists engaging with themes across digital storytelling, interactive cinema, gaming, VR, AI, social media, activism, and much more.
Our journal champions interdisciplinary and critical approaches to film, media, and technology, seeking contributions that challenge conventions and foster inclusivity, equity, and dialogue. By publishing with us, your work becomes part of a global conversation within a community of readers and creators.
Submission Highlights: Continuous Publication: We operate on a rolling publication model, with one continuous issue per year. Accepted papers are published as soon as they successfully complete our double-blind peer review process, giving your research the opportunity to reach readers quickly. Publication Types: We accept Original Research Papers, Creative Works, Case Studies, Book Reviews, and Interdisciplinary Essays that offer new perspectives on film, media, and digital studies. Open Access: All publications are free to access, ensuring that your work is widely and freely available to a global audience.
To learn more about submission guidelines and become part of a journal that’s redefining film and media scholarship, visit our submission page. Make your contribution to the future of film and digital media studies—submit today! |
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#IFM Newsletter | Issue 4 - May 2025
Send your news or inquiries to ifmjournal@torontomu.ca Communications Coordinator: Leah Shafer Design: Darius Shah and Marta Fiolić
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