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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

SCMS Critical Media Pedagogies is looking for a new co-chair! This is a 3-year term that requires SCMS membership. If you are interested in the position, direct message us for more information!

Happening later today!

Self-nomination period for two Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Co-Chair positions is currently open and will close on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm CDT. If you are interested, fill out the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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

Happening tomorrow! Last day to register for this event.

Join us this Friday, April 24th at 1pm ET for a Virtual Roundtable on Teaching Game Studies! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us this Friday, April 24th at 1pm ET for a Virtual Roundtable on Teaching Game Studies! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

SCMS needs you! The Volunteer for Service form is open now until Friday, May 8, 2026. Follow the link to find out more about these opportunities–join a Standing or Award committee, or be part of the Program committee and read submissions for the #SCMS27 conference in Montreal! buff.ly/8X2LhnW

ICYMI the @orphanfilm.bsky.social blog has been rolling out loads of essays about films featured in their upcoming symposium. Here’s one from a past SIG co-chair @martinlj.bsky.social about a 1960s work made by the North Carolina Film Board #Orphans2026 wp.nyu.edu/orphanfilm/2...

Following the conclusion of #SCMS26 in Chicago, the TV & Radio History SIG is pleased to share recent and forthcoming publications from our members. Featured books include recent/future work by Jason Loviglio, Cynthia Meyers, and Amanda Keeler. #MediaStudies #TVHistory #RadioHistory #SCMS2026

THIS FRIDAY 🤩🤩

If you missed our #SCMS26 workshop on writing in the media studies classroom - you can check out our handout complete with keywords, slides, and assignment shares! Thanks to everyone who came for a wonderful discussion (and sometimes vent session). docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We’re hosting an off-site event at @scmstudies.bsky.social 2026 — a field trip to the Chicago Film Archives on Friday, March 27 from 10:00am to 11:00am! Limited space available. Please RSVP by March 24 via email to azborowska[at]uchicago[dot]edu. Image and 🧵for more details. 1/

A little less than a month to deadline for our Graduate Student Writing Prize (in collaboration with @amianet.bsky.social's THE MOVING IMAGE journal). Please share widely with students who are working in the ‘nontheatrical’ sphere @scmstudies.bsky.social

Meet the candidates for the Member-at-Large positions! Read more about them here: buff.ly/t6b8te3 Be sure to cast your vote by February 27.

Check out the MST SIG's new spotlight in @jcmsjournal.bsky.social! Gary Kafer @gkafer.bsky.social and Patrick Brian Smith @patrickbriansmith.bsky.social take us through the history and future of @scmsmst.bsky.social. Read more here: quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/i...

Don't forget about the Feminist Influences online roundtable today! Email the office for the Zoom details.

Still time to sign up! THIS FRIDAY.

Job alert! One-year in film studies!

Please join us on Friday, Feb. 13 @ 1pm Eastern for a book talk with @bridgetkies.bsky.social and @melstanfill.bsky.social on their new book "Teaching AI in Film and Media Studies." Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The voting period for the 2026 SCMS election is now open and will close on February 27. To participate, one must be an active member and logged in. Get involved and vote for your representatives! Learn more here: cmstudies.org/page/Election2026

Still time left to register for this! And if you HATE AI and don't want to talk about it, you'll be surprised how you'll enjoy and get out of this ;)

Please join us on Friday, Feb. 13 @ 1pm Eastern for a book talk with @bridgetkies.bsky.social and @melstanfill.bsky.social on their new book "Teaching AI in Film and Media Studies." Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Announcing the MST SIG - 2025 Graduate Student Essay Award! Submission deadline is 2/6/26. Please send an email with the subject line MST-SIG Graduate Student Essay Award Paper to [email protected]

On Thurs 1/29 from 4:30-5:30EST I will be co-hosting a book event with @gkafer.bsky.social for @scmsmst.bsky.social! We will be in dialogue w/ Anna Munster (UNSW) and Sarah Murray (UMich) about their new books on AI: "DeepAesthetics" and "Powered by Smart". Join us! berkeley.zoom.us/j/94576327580

Take the eligibility survey: bit.ly/JavaysDissertation

Avoid the hassle—register for #SCMS26 today! www.cmstudies.org/page/SCMS202... Need help? Contact us using this form: cmstudies.org/page/contact_us

Grad students & adjunct/underemployed faculty: Apply for travel grants to help with #SCMS26 expenses! Grants are selected by lottery. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/9kdgtDM Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026.

#SCMS26 offers a Dependent Care Fund to help grad students & contingent faculty with conference-related dependent care costs. Need-based subsidies up to $400 are available. Apply here: buff.ly/8lbuez3. Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026.

We're now accepting submissions for the 2026 @scmstudies.bsky.social AFM SIG Early Career Scholar Essay Award 🎉 This award recognizes exceptional work from emerging scholars in the broad areas of pornographic and adult media. 🧵Check below for more details!

The Transgender Media Portal (TMP): an award-winning, trans-made film database is in the final stretch of its fundraiser. Lehman-Stamm Family Fund is matching donations and TMP seeks your help to raise final 25% to fight trans invisibility and sustain this resource. Scan the QR code to donate!

GSO is planning a new webinar series—and we want your input. Current topic ideas include: Academic Freedom Research Methods Job and Career Pathways We welcome additional suggestions and feedback. Please share your ideas using this form: forms.gle/GtyCF5ZtEq6a...

We are building our own dedicated email list for GSO communications. If you’d like to be included, please share your information here: forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...

We are continuing G&F Mentorship Program this year. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow scholars to either share your experience or gain from theirs. Deadline: Jan19, 2026. Use GoogleForm to express your interest to be a mentee or mentor. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Had a fantastic time presenting and learning from colleagues! Now it’s time to stay warm during grading (or ungrading!) season ❄️☕️

Thank you @jennblaylock.bsky.social @stephbrown.bsky.social @lisawj.bsky.social for convening such a thoughtful event. Here’s link to @jcmsjournal.bsky.social's "Teaching Media" dossier page for links to all the “Experiments in Ungrading” contributions quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jcms/tm-pa...

Still time to register!

Reminder: Happening THIS Friday. Register for Zoom link.

Reminder: Happening THIS Friday. Register for Zoom link.

SCMS notifications are out. Tag us, and we will help promote your pedagogy panels.

Please join us for two upcoming online events focused on the lasting impact of feminist film theory. “The Grandes Dames of Feminist Film Theory: A Roundtable” will take place on Friday, December 5 at 3 pm CST as the showcase event of the SCMS Virtual Symposium. See bit.ly/DamesFeminis...

Please join us on Dec. 12 @ 1pm EST to discuss alternative assessment with contributors to the recent JCMS Teaching Media "Experiments in Ungrading" double-issue. @stephbrown.bsky.social @briannajc.bsky.social @lisawj.bsky.social @jennblaylock.bsky.social Register here: forms.gle/vZrY7NH5Yk6X...

Please join us on Dec. 12 @ 1pm EST to discuss alternative assessment with contributors to the recent JCMS Teaching Media "Experiments in Ungrading" double-issue. @stephbrown.bsky.social @briannajc.bsky.social @lisawj.bsky.social @jennblaylock.bsky.social Register here: forms.gle/vZrY7NH5Yk6X...

#mediaindustries #jobalert

Are you part of the Critical Media Pedagogies SIG? You should join our Discord server. It's a streamlined space for communication amongst SIG members to ask questions, stay engaged, & build community with other pedagogy-minded scholars! Join us on Discord: discord.gg/tnSHe5Jw

Calling all cinema and art history scholars! The CinemArts Scholarly Interest Group is gathering ideas for activities in the coming academic year. Whether you’re a longtime member or newly curious about joining, take a minute to fill out our short survey: forms.gle/CYXrxWamip1d...

Time to renew your membership! At the end of June, all memberships expired. A current membership ensures you will receive communications from SCMS and affiliated groups and allows you to submit your conference proposal! Follow the link in our bio to renew.