International Conference on Documentary Cinema and Visual Anthropology - (ICDCVA-26)


16th - 17th September, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Important Dates

Pre-registration Deadline

17th August, 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

27th August, 2026

Last Date Of Registration

1st September, 2026

Date Of Conference

16th - 17th September, 2026

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Call for Papers

The (ICDCVA-26) is dedicated to advancing research excellence by bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and professionals from across the globe. It provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative methodologies.

With a strong focus on Film Studies, the conference promotes research that contributes to academic depth, practical insights, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration.

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

Peer Review Process

All submissions will be evaluated through a structured peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and contribution to the field. Accepted papers will be presented and may be considered for publication in high-quality journals and indexed conference proceedings.

Registration Details

Secure your participation by completing the registration process at the earliest. Limited presentation slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Publication Opportunities

High-quality submissions will be prioritized for publication opportunities in recognized journals and indexed proceedings.

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Empowering Research Continuity

At Research Leagues, academic engagement continues without interruption despite the current global situation. Researchers can present and publish through online and integrated participation pathways.