Screen writing Research Network Conference 2024
“Conversation Beyond Script”
September 11-14, 2024
Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Registrations
Registrations will open in February 2024.
Programme
The programme will be published in March 2024.
The conference will be held from Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 14 September 2024.
Wednesday’s program is scheduled for the late afternoon and evening only. The remaining days the programme will start in the morning.
Contacts
Confrence email: srn2024@upol.cz
Conference contacts:
Jan Černík (jan.cernik@upol.cz)
Anna Šimáková (anna.simakova01@upol.cz)
Filip Faja (filip.faja01@upol.cz)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Venue address: Palacký University Arts Centre, Univerzitní 3, Olomouc, Czech Republic
The conference is organized by Palacký University and with the support of the Screenwriting Research Network.
The conference will take place at the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
Call for Papers
Screenwriting Research Network Conference 2024
Conference Theme: “Conversation Beyond Script”
Dates: September 11-14, 2024
Location: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
The Screenwriting Research Network invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to participate in the Screenwriting Research Network Conference 2024. This annual event serves as a vibrant platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, and research findings in the field of screenwriting and storytelling in audiovisual media.
The central theme for SRN 2024 is “Conversation Beyond Script,” encouraging a broad exploration of dialogues and communication within the world of screenwriting and beyond. Although we emphasize the role of dialogues in scripts and films, we also invite you to interpret this theme metaphorically, considering filmmakers’ discussions in the crews, intercultural dialogue, and other related topics.
We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to screenwriting, including but not limited to:
- Dialogues and discourse in screenplays
- Plurality of voices and polylogues
- Dissemination of information
- Storytelling through conversation
- Collaborative conversations in filmmaking
- Intercultural dialogue in film and television
- History and theory of screenwriting
- Teaching screenwriting
- Narrative strategies in audiovisual media
We welcome submissions in the following formats:
1, Traditional 20-Minute Papers:
Proposals should include:
- Title
- Author’s name
- Affiliation (university, independent, practitioner, etc.)
- Contact details
- Abstract (max. 300 words)
- 4-6 keywords
- Short bio (max 150 words) detailing your research activity, publications, and/or screenwriting practice.
2, Pre-constituted Panels:
Proposals for pre-constituted panels can be submitted by any of the presenters or the Chair of the panel.Panel proposals should include:
- Title of the panel
- A brief outline (100 words maximum) of the overall topic
- Abstracts of all the presentations (no more than 3 papers) following the abstract guidelines listed above.
3, Posters:
Submissions for the poster forum are welcome from individual screenwriters, research groups and institutions, including film archives and film schools. Posters may encompass a variety of topics, such as research projects, collections of screenplays, and innovative teaching methods.Poster proposals should include:
- Title
- Author’s name
- Affiliation (university, independent, practitioner, etc.)
- Contact details
- Abstract (max. 300 words)
- 4-6 keywords
- Short bio (max 150 words) detailing your research activity, publications, and/or screenwriting practice.
All presentations will be delivered in person, in English, and should be underpinned by original research work being conducted by the presenter. Multiple presenters (up to a maximum of 2) for co-written papers are allowed.
Submission Deadline: January 12, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2024
Please send your proposals to srn2024@upol.cz . Always wait for confirmation that your proposal is registered.
For submission details and inquiries, please contact us at:
Conference organizers:
- Jan Černík (jan.cernik@upol.cz),
- Anna Šimáková (anna.simakova01@upol.cz),
- Filip Faja (filip.faja01@upol.cz)
About SRN 2024:
The Screenwriting Research Network is a research group consisting of scholars, reflective practitioners, and practice-based researchers interested in research on screenwriting. The aim is to rethink the screenplay in relation to its histories, theories, values, and creative practices. The SRN was founded in 2006 and has since held fifteen conferences on four continents. For more information, please visit the official website.
We look forward to your contributions and the engaging conversations that will shape SRN 2024!
For more information and updates, please visit our conference website.
Directions, Accomodation
Olomouc has earned its reputation as one of the hidden gems of the Czech Republic, boasting a vibrant blend of history, culture, and a bustling population of approximately 100,000 residents and 25,000 university students.
Olomouc is located in the east of the Czech Republic approximately 250 km from the capital city of Prague. The easiest way to get here is by train or bus, after you have traveled to one of the international airports.
How to get to Olomouc?
International Airports: Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Wien, Krakow, Warsaw, Katowice, Frankfurt
Vlaky Praha – Olomouc 150 minut, Vídeň – Olomouc 160 minut, Krakov – Olomouc, atd.
You can get around Olomouc using the tram lines. The bus station, train station and conference venue are all within walking distance of tram stops.
How to get from the railway station to Konvikt?
The best option for getting around Olomouc is the Olomouc public transport. The transport company also offers a downloadable app where you can buy your tickets.
DPMO – Public transport
Other options: Uber, Taxi
From its picturesque squares and delectable Czech cuisine to its impressive historical architecture and eclectic shopping scene, Olomouc reveals itself as ‘more than just a historical city’ and ‘surprisingly cultured.’
How to get around Olomouc?
Bike sharing (Nextbike app)
DPMO – Public transport
Other options: Uber, Taxi
The conference center is located in the Art Centre of Palacký University in the very center of the historic city. We like to envision Olomouc as an inviting enclave within a historical treasure trove. It exudes a youthful energy, a dynamic spirit, and a close-knit community. Our city is known for its warmth and hospitality, offering a thriving city center and an abundance of cultural experiences.
Check In + Event Registration
To be specified.
Accommodation is available in a number of hotels and guesthouses, from which we choose the closest and our most popular ones.
Nearby accommodation options:
OREA hotels (1 minute)
Miss Sophies (2 minutes)
Penzion Tõde (6 minutes)
Long story short (7 minutes)
Hotel Palác (10 minutes)
Hotel Teresian (10 minutes)
Hotel Flora (16 minutes)
Univerzitní koleje
Host Department
Palacký University, located in Olomouc, has a deep history dating back to 1573. Since the beginning of 1990s, one of its significant components is the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, which specializes in the research and teaching of theater, film and radio and television studies. Our department is firmly rooted in the rich cultural tradition of Olomouc and provides students with the opportunity to explore the artistic world as both researchers and practitioners. The combination of Palacký University and the Department of Theatre and Film Studies creates an environment where new artists, scholars and creators who have a deep understanding of artistic heritage and contemporary trends develop.
Our department actively organizes theater and film performances, conferences, workshops and other cultural events that bring enrichment not only to students but also to the entire Olomouc community. The most important of these are Academia Film Olomouc`s festival of documentary films with scientific bent, or the PAF curatorial platform.