Cinematography in Progress: Announcements
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description: This journal builds a bridge between academic theoretical research and the artistic practice of cinematography. The concept of developing cinemathography as research strand from the perspective of artistic achievement within the field of the humanities is highly innovative and cutting edge. We have now an opportunity to acknowledge the cultural and artistic contribution of this profession to cinema and mine the cinematographer's knowledge.
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items: Conference : Cinematography of Today Conference & BIP Street Photography Program & Welcoming Guide
items: Joint Program: BIP Erasmus Program Still Photography for Cinematography Students & The Cinematography of Today Conference
items: Conference : Call for Submissions (Update)
items: Conference : Registration form for Cinematography of Today Conference (24–26 June 2026 Universidade Lusófona)
items: Call for Papers: The Cinematography of Today Conference Lisbon (June 24–26, 2026) Universidade Lusófona
items: Upcoming event: New Filmmaking Reference Website – Free 3-Month PRO Access

Conference : Cinematography of Today Conference & BIP Street Photography Program & Welcoming Guide
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description: Join us in Lisbon for an intensive international programme exploring the creative dialogue between still photography and cinematography. Bringing together students and lecturers from Portugal, Germany, Belgium, and Spain, the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) Still Photography for Cinematography Students offers a unique opportunity to develop visual storytelling skills through photography while engaging with a vibrant network of emerging filmmakers and image-makers. The programme combines a series of online sessions with a one-week immersive experience in Lisbon. Participants will study the work of influential street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, Saul Leiter, Garry Winogrand, Martin Parr, and Alex Webb, examining how photographic observation, composition, light, and visual rhythm can inspire cinematographic practice. During the intensive week, students will work in international teams while developing their own individual photographic projects inspired by Lisbon’s architecture, urban spaces, and multicultural social life. Over two days of shooting, participants will document the city through their personal artistic vision before moving into the laboratory phase, where participants are introduced to historical photographic alternative processes, including cyanotypes and anthotypes, allowing students to explore the origins of photography while experimenting with environmentally conscious and plant-based image-making practices. Through these workshops, participants gain a deeper understanding of photography as both a technical medium and a tactile, material art form. The programme also includes masterclasses, workshops, and guest lectures by internationally recognised photographers, cinematographers, and researchers. Students will have the opportunity to participate in The Cinematography of Today Conference, engaging with contemporary discussions on cinematography, visual culture, analogue practices, sustainability, virtual production, arti…
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2026-06-20

Joint Program: BIP Erasmus Program Still Photography for Cinematography Students & The Cinematography of Today Conference
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description: CINEMATOGRAPHY OF TODAY Still Photography for Cinematography Students BIP Erasmus Program 22 - 26 of June 2026 Objectives Students are required to produce a series of photographs or a video essay set in the city of Lisbon. The work must be individual, and both the photographs and video should reflect the student’s unique perspective and aesthetic interpretation of the city’s architecture and urban life. All images must be original and captured over a minimum of two consecutive days. After shooting, the material will be processed in the laboratory, where students will apply special artistic techniques. On the final day, all completed works will be displayed in a gallery The program The BIP engages students from multiple higher education institutions, with Lusófona University – Lisbon, Portugal serving as the coordinating host, and HdM Stuttgart – Germany, INSAS Brussels – Belgium and UMH Elche – Spain as partner institutions. The program is structured as a combination of virtual and in-person components. A minimum of three virtual sessions will be conducted to introduce the program’s methodological framework, outline procedural requirements, and examine the relationship between still photography and moving images. These sessions include the critical analysis of selected films whose cinematographic approaches are directly informed by photographic practices, as well as the study of significant street photographers—such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, Vivian Maier, Saul Leiter and Alex Webb—whose work serves as conceptual and aesthetic inspiration for subsequent practical exercises. The in-person component, conducted over one week in Lisbon, allows students to apply the concepts explored virtually through structured exercises. In the concluding phase, students will undertake laboratory-based post-production processes, employing advanced artistic and experimental techniques to refine their photographic outputs. The program culminates in a public exhibition of …
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2026-06-04

Conference : Call for Submissions (Update)
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description: *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:99b696db-d3ee-499a-a13b-c7eca487cc98-7" data-testid="conversation-turn-16" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> We would like to sincerely thank everyone who showed interest in the call for submissions. We are very pleased to have received over 100 submissions, and we are truly inspired by the quality and diversity of the work presented. The selection process is now underway, and the final selection will be announced in the coming weeks. The call is now officially closed. For any inquiries, please contact: emilia.lloret@gmail.com and tonycosta100@gmail.com Thank you once again for your interest and support.
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2026-04-02

Conference : Registration form for Cinematography of Today Conference (24–26 June 2026 Universidade Lusófona)
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description: A three-day international gathering dedicated to the art, craft, and future of cinematography. Featuring 15 leading professors, cinematographers, and researchers from the UK, Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Hollywood. All sessions in the main auditorium (or designated lecture halls) at Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon. Cinematography of Today Conference (June 24–26, 2026) Universidade Lusófona Please complete this registration form to secure your place and to receive all conference-related communications: Registration Form
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2026-02-18

Call for Papers: The Cinematography of Today Conference Lisbon (June 24–26, 2026) Universidade Lusófona
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description: Cinematography of Today Call for Papers International Conference (June 24–26, 2026) Universidade Lusófona Lisbon, Portugal. About the Conference The Cinematography of Today conference invites scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore the evolving art, craft, and theory of cinematography. This three-day event seeks to foster dialogue between academic research and professional practice, addressing the aesthetic, technical, educational, and ethical dimensions that shape contemporary image-making. As digital and analog practices, immersive technologies, and artificial intelligence redefine the cinematographic landscape, this conference offers a space for reflection, experimentation, and exchange among cinematographers, educators, students, and researchers from around the world. Topics of Interest We welcome proposals for academic papers, practice-based research presentations, case studies, and roundtable discussions on (but not limited to) the following topics: I. Cinematography as Art and Practice Cinematographer as author: shaping meaning, perception, and audience subjectivity. Gaze, power, and identity in visual storytelling. Embodiment and movement in cinematic space. Collaborative authorship and case studies: director/ cinematographer dynamics. II. Technology, Innovation, and Materiality Evolution of cameras, lenses, and lighting as creative tools. LED studios, virtual production, and immersive environments. AI, CGI, and ethical considerations in posthuman visuality. Color science, psychology, and perceptual impact. Analogue processes and slow cinema aesthetics. Sustainable and eco-conscious production practices. III. Education, Methodology, and Ethics Pedagogical approaches and fostering creativity in cinematography. Student projects, theses, and practice-based research projects. Professional ethics, labor, and working conditions. Inclusion, diversity, and gender in film education and industry. Mentorship and intergenerational knowledge transf…
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2025-11-26

Upcoming event: New Filmmaking Reference Website – Free 3-Month PRO Access
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description: Dear colleagues, I'm pleased to share that a new reference website for filmmakers, GENERY, has recently been launched. The platform’s founder, Jordan Blake (j.blake@trygenery.online), is offering a complimentary three-month PRO subscription. You can activate this offer using the promo code GENERY3. GENERY features not only a wide selection of still photographs, but also a variety of filmed examples of specific shots, making it a valuable resource for lectures and teaching materials. Best regards, Tony Costa AIP
creator: Cinematography in Progress
date: 2025-10-31