Until recently the concept of national cinema has dominated studies of Middle Eastern filmmaking. However, such frameworks still require the conceptualizaton of bounded cultural entities that are, to varying extents, more the product of scholarly agendas and film exhibition priorities than of the cultural and political collectivities they seek to explain. Contexts of reception. Any of the above issues can be addressed through research on specific films, film industries and markets, stars, or any other relevant materials.
All disciplinary perspectives are welcome.
Applications can be sent by e-mail, mail, and fax. Proposals should include a cover letter, an abstract of 250 words and a current curriculum vitae that includes all contact information for the applicant. Researchers from the region are particularly encouraged to apply, including scholars and researchers who are less than 5 years past the Ph.D., and graduate students nearing completion of their doctoral theses. For some participants travel allowances and other financial support are available. For more information see the general page on the Meeting and the pages on the Mediterranean Programme .