SCMS Graduate Student Organization
@scmsgso.bsky.social
The Graduate Student Organization provides fellowship, support, and advocacy for the Society's graduate student members.
GSO Co-Chairs
Jamie Hoholuk Matthew Cooper
Farzaneh Ebrahimzadeh Holasu
Graduate Student Representative
Thomas Farrenkopf
GSO Co-Chairs
Jamie Hoholuk Matthew Cooper
Farzaneh Ebrahimzadeh Holasu
Graduate Student Representative
Thomas Farrenkopf
SCMS CAUCUS ON CLASS 2027 Graduate Student and Precarious Scholar Essay Award
Submissions due November 15, 2026, 11:59 pm eastern.
The winning author will receive a $500 cash prize and mentorship to foster publication in an academic journal.
Submissions due November 15, 2026, 11:59 pm eastern.
The winning author will receive a $500 cash prize and mentorship to foster publication in an academic journal.
September 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
SCMS CAUCUS ON CLASS 2027 Graduate Student and Precarious Scholar Essay Award
Submissions due November 15, 2026, 11:59 pm eastern.
The winning author will receive a $500 cash prize and mentorship to foster publication in an academic journal.
Submissions due November 15, 2026, 11:59 pm eastern.
The winning author will receive a $500 cash prize and mentorship to foster publication in an academic journal.
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We are pleased to share CFP for our annual Nontheatrical Student Essay Award. Due Feb 15 2027. Winner’s essay will appear in THE MOVING IMAGE journal. Please share widely!
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![Call for Papers: Nontheatrical Student Essay Award 2027
In collaboration with AMIA (Association of Moving Image Archivists) and its journal, The Moving Image, the SCMS Nontheatrical Film and Media SIG is delighted to announce its fifth annual Nontheatrical Student Essay Award. Designed to recognize outstanding graduate student scholarship founded upon archival nontheatrical research,
this award underscores both organizations’ commitment to mentorship and professional development, connecting award-recipients with mentors to guide them through the process of crafting journal-ready manuscripts. The award-winning essay will also be published (subject to revisions) in The Moving Image.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized graduate program at the time of entry.
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Submissions will be due 15 February 2027 and can be sent to nontheatricalessayaward@gmail.com. The award winner will be contacted in March 2027, and announced at the 2027 SCMS Annual Conference.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qezqrhbp3a5ia4jdnp4j4jmd/bafkreigo23grvpplc43zv7vzi2sbzdjrxzzrvzl4f3nuc4ms3fpws6z7cu)
August 26, 2026 at 1:46 AM
We are pleased to share CFP for our annual Nontheatrical Student Essay Award. Due Feb 15 2027. Winner’s essay will appear in THE MOVING IMAGE journal. Please share widely!
amianet.org/wp-content/u...
@scmstudies.bsky.social @necsusjournal.bsky.social
@orphanfilm.bsky.social @amianet.bsky.social
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@scmstudies.bsky.social @necsusjournal.bsky.social
@orphanfilm.bsky.social @amianet.bsky.social
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...
If you are interested, fill out the form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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...
If you are interested, fill out the form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Call for Nominations: SCMS GSO Co-Chair Elections (Deadline April 26)
The nomination period for elections is now open. We will be electing two Co-Chairs, each serving a two-year term.
Graduate students interested in running should complete the nomination form here: forms.gle/Sf2EHGJXxSDv...
The nomination period for elections is now open. We will be electing two Co-Chairs, each serving a two-year term.
Graduate students interested in running should complete the nomination form here: forms.gle/Sf2EHGJXxSDv...
SCMS GSO Co-Chair Self-Nomination Form (2026 Election)
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Co-Chair for the SCMS Graduate Student Organization. Please complete this form in full. Self-nominations close on April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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April 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Call for Nominations: SCMS GSO Co-Chair Elections (Deadline April 26)
The nomination period for elections is now open. We will be electing two Co-Chairs, each serving a two-year term.
Graduate students interested in running should complete the nomination form here: forms.gle/Sf2EHGJXxSDv...
The nomination period for elections is now open. We will be electing two Co-Chairs, each serving a two-year term.
Graduate students interested in running should complete the nomination form here: forms.gle/Sf2EHGJXxSDv...
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QTC Book Event series invites you to join an exciting event:
📚📍 May 1, Friday at 1:00 PM EST:
Laura Horak @laurah.bsky.social
Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds
Registration: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you all there!
📚📍 May 1, Friday at 1:00 PM EST:
Laura Horak @laurah.bsky.social
Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds
Registration: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you all there!
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: QTC Book Event Series - Marc Francis, Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about j...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: QTC Book Event Series - Marc Francis, Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about j...
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April 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM
QTC Book Event series invites you to join an exciting event:
📚📍 May 1, Friday at 1:00 PM EST:
Laura Horak @laurah.bsky.social
Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds
Registration: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you all there!
📚📍 May 1, Friday at 1:00 PM EST:
Laura Horak @laurah.bsky.social
Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds
Registration: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you all there!
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We are announcing a call for nominations for “Graduate Student Representative”position in G&F Caucus.
Graduate Rep plays a key role in supporting Caucus’s activities and strengthening graduate student engagement.
Please send nominations via the Googleform:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Graduate Rep plays a key role in supporting Caucus’s activities and strengthening graduate student engagement.
Please send nominations via the Googleform:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Call for Nominations: "Graduate Student Representative"
The Gender and Feminisms Caucus of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS) invites applications for the "Graduate Student Representative" position.
The Caucus is dedicated to supporting and pr...
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April 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We are announcing a call for nominations for “Graduate Student Representative”position in G&F Caucus.
Graduate Rep plays a key role in supporting Caucus’s activities and strengthening graduate student engagement.
Please send nominations via the Googleform:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Graduate Rep plays a key role in supporting Caucus’s activities and strengthening graduate student engagement.
Please send nominations via the Googleform:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hoping to see you tonight!💫
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
March 26, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Hoping to see you tonight!💫
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🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
March 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Holding the line in uncertain times.
Graduate students organizing for labor, care, and solidarity amid global political pressures.
Join us at #SCMS2026
Saturday, March 28, 11:00-12:45
Fairmont, Regent, 3rd Floor
Graduate students organizing for labor, care, and solidarity amid global political pressures.
Join us at #SCMS2026
Saturday, March 28, 11:00-12:45
Fairmont, Regent, 3rd Floor
March 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Holding the line in uncertain times.
Graduate students organizing for labor, care, and solidarity amid global political pressures.
Join us at #SCMS2026
Saturday, March 28, 11:00-12:45
Fairmont, Regent, 3rd Floor
Graduate students organizing for labor, care, and solidarity amid global political pressures.
Join us at #SCMS2026
Saturday, March 28, 11:00-12:45
Fairmont, Regent, 3rd Floor
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
March 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
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The deadline to sign up for the #SCMS26 mentorship program (as either mentee or mentor) is next Friday!
The GSO is also looking to connect first-time attendees with more experienced grad students. A reminder email was sent out this morning with more info and sign-up links
The GSO is also looking to connect first-time attendees with more experienced grad students. A reminder email was sent out this morning with more info and sign-up links
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The deadline to sign up for the #SCMS26 mentorship program (as either mentee or mentor) is next Friday!
The GSO is also looking to connect first-time attendees with more experienced grad students. A reminder email was sent out this morning with more info and sign-up links
The GSO is also looking to connect first-time attendees with more experienced grad students. A reminder email was sent out this morning with more info and sign-up links
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SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
December 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
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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...
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...
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
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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...
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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...
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
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GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
December 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
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...
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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...
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
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...
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...
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
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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!
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!
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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!
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!
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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...
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...
December 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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...
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...
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2026 Conference Registration is now open!
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
2026 Conference Registration is now open!
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
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Join us for Feminist Influences: An Online Roundtable (Feb 12, 5PM EST) — featuring brilliant voices in feminist film and media studies!
@hennefem.bsky.social @shelleystamp.bsky.social
@hennefem.bsky.social @shelleystamp.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Join us for Feminist Influences: An Online Roundtable (Feb 12, 5PM EST) — featuring brilliant voices in feminist film and media studies!
@hennefem.bsky.social @shelleystamp.bsky.social
@hennefem.bsky.social @shelleystamp.bsky.social