Media in Full Bloom 2026
A Central Valley Interdisciplinary Conference for Graduate and Undergraduate Students on Film, Television, and Media Studies
Sponsored by the Warrior Bookworms & Wordsmiths, the English Club at Stan State
Conference Date: March 13th, 2026
Location: Stanislaus State University, Turlock, CA
Contact: Warriorwordsmiths@gmail.com
Deadline for Submissions: January 19, 2026
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Join us for an exciting interdisciplinary conference! Perfect for both first-time presenters and experienced researchers.
The Central Valley Conference provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to engage with professors and colleagues interested in practical, theoretical, historical, cultural, and pedagogical perspectives on the media we love: movies, documentaries, television series, and online media.
The conference will be held on the campus of Stanislaus State University on Friday, March 13th, 2026. The beautiful 228-acre campus is situated in the heart of California's great Central Valley a short distance from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, and Sacramento.
What's Included
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference badge
- Keynote address
- Special film screening
Special Screening
Stay late for a special film screening of Friday the 13th with discussion and themed refreshments!
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Select papers will be published in Volume 1 of Motion Sickness, the English Club's annual journal of film and media.
Call for Papers
Ready to present your work? We welcome papers from all students on any aspect of film, television, and media studies.
The Bookworms invite proposals for papers and panels on all aspects of film, television, and media, both old and new. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Narrative analysis of a single movie, multiple films in a genre, TV series, or other related media or media creators
- Remakes, reboots, reimaginings, prequels, sequels, and franchises
- Changing faces in films recasting and audience responses
- Film Auteurs
- Adaptations from page or stage to screen
- Documentary, experimental, and independent media
- Actors and Acting in Genre Films
- Critical approaches to streaming platforms and digital content
- Film and Media pedagogy and teaching practices
- Lights! Sound! Camera! CGI! The technologies of filmmaking and the cinematic experience
- Environmental, political, or activist media
- Artificial Intelligence and the future of cinema and television
Submission Guidelines
If you are interested in presenting at this year's conference, please send:
- A presentation title
- A 250-word abstract
- A brief (one-page) CV
Send submissions to: Warriorwordsmiths@gmail.com
Finished papers should have a presentation time of 15-18 minutes. We encourage submissions from first-time, undergraduate conference participants as well as seasoned graduate students. The atmosphere is collegial and welcoming; we at Stanislaus State welcome a diversity of opinion, adventurous thinking, and a free and open exchange of ideas.
Deadline for submissions: January 19, 2026
To chair a special session, please submit the session title, a brief description and justification for the session, and 3-4 abstracts (including individual paper titles and CVs) from session participants.
Submissions will be acknowledged immediately, and acceptance notices will be sent within a week of submission.
Questions?
For more information, contact the English Club at Warriorwordsmiths@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at Media in Full Bloom 2026!
Registration Information
Secure your spot at Media in Full Bloom 2026! Registration fee is just $35 and includes lunch, refreshments, keynote access, and special film screening.
$35.00
Conference Fee
Your Registration Includes
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference badge
- Keynote speaker presentation
- Access to screening of Friday the 13th
- Opportunity to submit your conference essay to Motion Sickness, Vol. 1
Payment Options
Option 1: Credit Card
Option 2: Cash or Check
Send cash or check to:
CSU Stanislaus
ATTN: English Department
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
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For more information about the Media in Full Bloom 2026 Conference, please contact the English Club:
Email: Warriorwordsmiths@gmail.com
Conference Details
Conference Date: March 13th, 2026
Location: Stanislaus State University, Turlock, CA
Deadline for Submissions: January 19, 2026
We look forward to seeing you at Media in Full Bloom 2026!