The IX edition of the Congress will take place on 17, 18, 19 and 20 November 2026. Sessions on 17 and 18 November will be held online, while sessions on 19 and 20 November will take place in person at the Auditorium of the Congress Centre "Ciutat d'Elx" (Elche, Spain). There are 3 participation options:

> Option 1: In this modality, the proposals submitted will follow the main thematic line of the new edition of the Congress: The origins of the fantastic genre in audiovisual culture.

> Option 2: In this modality, the proposals submitted will follow this generic thematic line: The fantastic genre and its possible interconnection with the various platforms of culture, audiovisuals and new technologies.

> Option 3: In this modality, the proposals submitted will follow this thematic line: Synthetic Images: Strategies and Methods of Art and Visual Effects.

Accepted proposals will include:

OPTION 1:

1) Presentation of the oral communication at the Congress (online or in person).
2) Presentation and Attendance Certificate.
3) Proceedings book with ISBN.
4) Academic publication by Tirant Lo Blanch publishing house through a book chapter in Spanish, with ISBN, printed edition and delivery of a printed copy to each author. The research monograph will have a Scientific Committee, Review Committee and double-blind peer review evaluation.

OPTION 2:

1) Presentation of the oral communication at the Congress (online or in person).
2) Presentation and Attendance Certificate.
3) Proceedings book with ISBN.
4) Academic publication in University of Salamanca Editions through a book chapter in Spanish, with ISBN and in Open Access format. The research monograph will have a Scientific Committee, Review Committee and double-blind peer review evaluation.

OPTION 3:

1) Presentation of the oral communication at the Congress (online or in person).
2) Presentation and Attendance Certificate.
3) Proceedings book with ISBN.
4) Academic publication by the international Peter Lang publishing house through a book chapter in English, with ISBN, printed edition and delivery of a printed copy to each author. The monograph will have a Scientific Committee, Review Committee and double-blind peer review evaluation.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Deadline for submitting abstracts: 20 September 2026 (inclusive).

For further information, please visit: https://www.festivalcinefantaelx.com/en/congress-call-for-papers/