Congrats to members Catherine Benamou (@ucirvine.bsky.social) and Claire Cooley (Emerson College) on their 2026 ACLS Fellowships for "Latinx Media and the Pursuit of Social Justice: A Transmedial Approach" and "Not Afraid of My Sponsor: Sounding Global Cinema and Migrant Labor in the UAE".
SCMS congratulates members Noah Isenberg (@utaustin.bsky.social), Mitch McCabe, Sean Metzger (@uclaupdates.bsky.social), Julie Turnock (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Hannah Zeavin (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) on their 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships.
We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize and remember Megan G. Mullen, a scholar of media studies and former member of the SCMS community, who passed away in February 2025 in Rochester, New York.
More about Megan is available here: buff.ly/V2cmuPk
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
Closing the doors on #SCMS26… already counting down to what’s next.
Wednesday, March 17 – Saturday, March 20, 2027
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Please note: #SCMS27 will begin on a Wednesday
Thank you to everyone who helped make #SCMS26 a success! Special thanks to the SCMS volunteers, program committee, awards committees, donors, exhibitors, advertisers, institutional members, and hotel staff!
It's the final day of the SCMS conference 📽️
Berghahn Journals is proud to publish research in the field of film studies every year, including in Projections, Screen Bodies, and JBSM. Learn more about all three, now part of the new Berghahn Open Society S2O program: bit.ly/4rXAonk
Society for Cinema and Media Studies. Chicago, IL. March 26-29, 2026. Get 50% off our books! Use promo code: SCMS. Offer expires April 5, 2026. University of Illinois Press.
Last day of the @scmstudies.bsky.social annual meeting!
Visit our virtual exhibit and take 50% off all film & media studies books with code SCMS at checkout!
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And cut! 📽️
That's a wrap on #SCMS26! Thanks to the attendees, co-exhibitors, and @scmstudies.bsky.social for an especially jam packed and fun conference.
Our #SCMS2026 website will stay up for a few weeks so you can still save 40% on the books we had on display: www.ucpress.edu/book-lists/s...
So far, reports from O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport indicate security lines are under 15 minutes. #SCMS26
The Exhibit Area closes at 12pm. Don't forget to stop by!
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Any belongings accidentally left in conference areas will be brought to SCMS Registration. After the conference ends, any unclaimed items will be turned over to hotel security.
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Day 4 of #SCMS26, enjoy the last moments!
Support Sarah’s Circle and women in need across Chicago—drop off your unopened toiletries in the bins near Conference Registration.
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Can you believe it's day 3 of #SCMS26 already? Get ready for another round of engaging sessions, lively conversations, and great networking opportunities.
Don't Forget About the Kids' Table in the SCMS Lounge! Plenty to entertain the little ones who tagged along for #SCMS26
The #SCMS26 exhibit area is officially open! Browse the newest books in cinema and media studies and meet with publishers.
Stop by before it closes on Sunday at 12:00 PM.
Join us for the SCMS Awards Ceremony this evening from 7:15-8:15 in the Fairmont–International Ballroom (2nd Floor).
Come celebrate the scholars whose work is shaping cinema & media studies. #SCMS26
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Day 2 of #SCMS26! Have fun!
The National Weather Service is forecasting possible strong thunderstorms this afternoon into early evening, including heavy winds and hail. If you’re heading offsite, plan accordingly and allow extra time to return. We’ll share updates if needed.
Graduate Students! Come connect and unwind.
Today, March 26 | 8:00–9:00 PM
Fairmont Chicago, International Ballroom Prefunction (2nd Floor)
We’d love to see you there.
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Stay WiFi-kind at #SCMS26! Skip streaming, big downloads, video calls, and gaming. Stick to email and browsing so everyone stays connected.
#SCMS26 is here! Day 1 has kicked off. Welcome, everyone!
Headed to the Author Celebration & Welcome Reception tonight? Grab your conference badge first—it’s your pass to complimentary drinks at the bar! Badge pick-up opens at 7:30 PM, and the festivities begin at 8 PM. See you there!
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When you arrive in Chicago, join us in celebrating authors who have published new work since the last conference. Come connect, unwind, and kick off the conference with us.
Tonight, 8:00–9:00 PM
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Tell the #SCMS26 community about your work!
Join Aca-Media After Dark for a quick recorded chat.
Fairmont Chicago, Cuvee • Wed March 25, 9:00–10:00 PM
Complimentary professional headshots for SCMS26 attendees!
Advance sign-up required—slots available Friday & Saturday
Swissôtel Chicago, Verbier Room
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Travel update for #SCMS26: some U.S. airports may have longer or less predictable TSA wait times. Conditions vary, so please check with your airline and allow extra time. Check your email for details. Wishing everyone safe travels—we look forward to seeing you in Chicago.
At #SCMS26, Bathabile K. S. Mthombeni will serve as Ombudsperson—an independent, confidential, and neutral resource for attendees with questions or concerns. Learn more and watch her video below. Plus, check your inbox for further details and a link to the Code of Conduct.
Don’t miss out on Conversations with the Archives, an SCMS resource from the Media Archives Committee! Two interviews now available to watch on the SCMS website: HMH Foundation Moving Image Archive at USC and Margaret Herrick Library + Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study.
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