Rethinking Film Curation in Asian Cinemas

Date: 4-6 September 2025 | Location: Asian Film Archive, Singapore

The Association for Curators and Programmers of Asian Cinemas (ACPAC) is delighted to announce its launch symposium, Rethinking Film Curation in Asian Cinemas. This event is co-hosted with the Asian Film Archive (AFA) in Singapore and sponsored by Newcastle University, UK.

ACPAC was established as part of the research project Decolonising Film Curation: Asian Cinemas as Method, funded by Newcastle University. The Asian Film Archive (AFA), an institution dedicated to promoting Asian cinema and nurturing the development of film programmers, organises screenings, activities, and events to foster a deeper appreciation for Asian cinema. With its commitment to advancing understanding and growth in the field, the AFA supports ACPAC’s efforts and is keen to be the platform for this symposium.

For more information on the types of papers, topics of interest, please check the main website for more.

We welcome film curators and programmers from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including freelancers and those working in film archives, museums, festivals, and other cultural institutions, to join us in building an inclusive and diverse community.

Selected presentations from the symposium will have the opportunity to be included in an anthology bearing the same title, offering contributors the chance to further amplify their work and engage with a broader audience.

We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to our launch symposium.

For inquiries, please contact: contact@acpacnet.org

Submission Guidelines

We invite curators, programmers, other industry professionals, and scholars, to submit abstracts for 20-minute presentations. Submissions should include a 300-word abstract and include a brief bio (up to 150 words) and contact information.

Key Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 25th April 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 30th May 2025

Submission Process

Please submit your abstract and bio as a single PDF file to contact@acpacnet.org with the subject line: ACPAC Symposium CfP Submission – [Your Name].