Visual Media Lab Conference (VMLC) 2025

We are pleased to invite submissions for the Visual Media Lab Conference 2025, themed "Reality Check," which will take place from April 11-12, 2025, at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, Germany.

The conference will delve into practice-based and practice-led research in the fields of media production, visual aesthetics, and the working environments and conditions shaping the future of media. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Media Production & Innovation
• Visual Aesthetics for Media
• Working Environments and Conditions in Media Industries
• Advancements in Media Technology including AI Tools
• Visual Storytelling
• Diversity and Representation in Media
• Sustainability in Media Production

The conference is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that brings together companies, universities, and research institutions to accelerate technological and aesthetic innovation as well as cutting-edge production methods. We particularly welcome submissions that explore cross-disciplinary collaborations and promote the sharing of research findings that will help shape the future of visual media.

We invite academic papers, practice-based research presentations, and industry case studies that align with the conference themes. Submissions should reflect innovative approaches and share insights into real-world applications or emerging trends. The submission deadline is February 10, 2025. For submissions, go to: online submission portal. Submission Guidelines (PDF)

• Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: March 10, 2025
• Conference Dates: April 11-12, 2025

We look forward to receiving your submissions and fostering fruitful discussions on the future of media and technology!

This event is for all people interested in film, TV and the science behind moving images. For the creatives, technical pioneers and students who are looking forward to a career in those fields.

Contact:

Visual Media Lab Conference Team
Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
vmlc-committee@hdm-stuttgart.de,
grandinetti@hdm-stuttgart.de,
https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/vmlab/conferences/vmlc2025
Call for Papers as PDF

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Contact:

Prof. Katja Schmid: katja.schmid@hdm-stuttgart.de

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Contact:

Prof. Stefan Grandinetti: grandinetti@hdm-stuttgart.de

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Contact:

Prof. Stefan Grandinetti: grandinetti@hdm-stuttgart.de

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