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Call for Papers: Launch Symposium of the Association for Curators and Programmers of Asian Cinemas (ACPAC)
Rethinking Film Curation in Asian Cinemas
Date: 4-6 September 2025 | Location: Asian Film Archive, Singapore
The Association for Curators and Programmers of Asian Cinemas (ACPAC) is delighted to announce its launch symposium, Rethinking Film Curation in Asian Cinemas. This event is co-hosted with the Asian Film Archive (AFA) in Singapore and sponsored by Newcastle University, UK.
ACPAC was established as part of the research project Decolonising Film Curation: Asian Cinemas as Method, funded by Newcastle University. The Asian Film Archive (AFA), an institution dedicated to promoting Asian cinema and nurturing the development of film programmers, organises screenings, activities, and events to foster a deeper appreciation for Asian cinema. With its commitment to advancing understanding and growth in the field, the AFA supports ACPAC’s efforts and is keen to be the platform for this symposium.
The launch symposium aims to bring together film curators, programmers, other industry professionals, and scholars to address the following key and pressing questions related to the field of film curation in light of technological advancements and shifts in global geopolitics.
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
We invite curators, programmers, other industry professionals, and scholars, to submit abstracts for 20-minute presentations.
Submissions should include a 300-word abstract and include a brief bio (up to 150 words) and contact information.
Key Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th April 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 30th May 2025
Submission Process
Please submit your abstract and bio as a single PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line: ACPAC Symposium CfP Submission – [Your Name].
About Asian Film Archive
The Asian Film Archive (AFA) was founded in 2005 and based in Singapore. It aims to preserve the heritage of Asian cinema, facilitate access to collections, and to grow an appreciation for Asian films. AFA organises year-round film screenings and activities across a wide range of topics, providing opportunities for discussion and discovery. Its diverse programming present the gamut of Asian cinematic content, from restored classics, to filmic depictions of the Asian American diaspora (Constellating Histories), to centre-periphery relations in Southeast Asian filmmaking (INLAND, ISLAND), to fun exploration of tales and universes (Rest & Relax) and annual collaborations with international archives (Reciprocal) to showcase archival collections.
For Full CFP, please refer to: News – Association for Curators and Programmers of Asian Cinemas
