All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Cinematic Representations of Desire
  This track explores the multifaceted portrayals of desire in global cinema, examining how filmmakers articulate eroticism through narrative and visual aesthetics. Papers may analyze specific films or trends that challenge or reinforce societal norms surrounding sexuality. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 02 – Gender and Sexuality in Film Narratives
  Focusing on the intersection of gender and sexuality, this track invites discussions on how film narratives construct and deconstruct identities. Contributions may include analyses of character development, plot structures, and the implications of representation in various cultural contexts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 03 – Queer Cinema: Challenging Normativity
  This session track delves into queer cinema as a site of resistance against heteronormative narratives and representations. Papers should investigate how queer filmmakers utilize eroticism to articulate alternative sexual identities and experiences. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 04 – Feminist Perspectives on Erotic Representation
  This track invites critical examinations of erotic representation through feminist lenses, addressing how women?s sexuality is portrayed in film. Discussions may include the impact of feminist film theory on contemporary cinematic practices and audience reception. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 05 – Cultural Studies and Sexual Politics in Film
  Exploring the relationship between cultural studies and sexual politics, this track encourages papers that analyze how films reflect and shape societal attitudes towards sexuality. Contributions may focus on specific cultural contexts or global trends in erotic representation. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 06 – Visual Culture and the Aesthetics of Eroticism
  This track investigates the role of visual culture in shaping perceptions of eroticism in cinema. Papers may explore the aesthetic choices filmmakers make to convey sexual themes and the implications of these choices on audience interpretation. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Track 07 – Globalization and Sexual Identity in Film
  Focusing on the impact of globalization on sexual identity representation, this track invites analyses of how transnational cinema reflects and influences diverse sexual cultures. Contributions may address the tensions between local traditions and global narratives. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 08 – Cinematic Narratives of Sexuality and Power
  This session track examines the interplay between sexuality and power dynamics in film narratives. Papers should explore how erotic representation can both challenge and reinforce power structures within various cultural frameworks. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 09 – Media Representation and the Politics of Desire
  This track invites discussions on the politics of desire as represented in media, focusing on how films negotiate societal expectations of sexuality. Contributions may analyze the implications of these representations for broader cultural discourses. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 10 – Intersectionality in Erotic Representation
  This session track encourages exploration of intersectionality in the representation of eroticism, considering how factors such as race, class, and sexuality intersect in cinematic portrayals. Papers should address the complexities of identity and representation in global cinema. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 11 – The Evolution of Erotic Themes in Global Cinema
  This track traces the historical evolution of erotic themes in global cinema, examining how cultural, social, and technological changes have influenced representations of sexuality. Contributions may focus on specific eras, movements, or landmark films that have shaped the discourse. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 3
  Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 5
  Gender Equality
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions