The Archaeology Channel Conference on Cultural Heritage Media, organized by Archaeological Legacy Institute(ALI), invites interested parties to gather for the discussion of audiovisual media for the study, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. This gathering is a collaborative effort to further the development of cultural heritage media as a strong and positive influence for people everywhere. We wish to focus on topics of interest to cultural heritage professionals, media professionals and all those interested in applications of cultural heritage media.
Our goal is to create an unparalleled worldwide networking opportunity for cultural heritage filmmakers and others interested in the making and uses of cultural heritage media, including archaeologists, indigenous groups, musicians, artists, tourism operators, journalists, educators, historic preservation organizations, and others.
TAC Conference activities will include symposia, presentations, and forums. TAC Conference is held as a part of the twentieth annual edition of The Archaeology Channel The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival, a juried competition in the cultural heritage film genre, and a celebration of cultural heritage media. The TAC Conference venue is in downtown Eugene, Oregon, USA at a venue to be announced.
Applicable topics may include the uses of audiovisual media for at least these fields and possibly others as well:
- Archaeology
- Art
- Education
- Film
- Historic Preservation
- Indigenous Cultures
- Journalism
- Music
- Tourism
Potential stakeholders include at least these groups:
- Artists
- Cultural heritage organizations
- Cultural tourism organizations
- Educators using cultural heritage media in curricula
- Equipment & software vendors for the film industry
- Film and TV distributors
- Filmmakers
- Foundations supporting cultural heritage film production
- Government agencies using media to promote cultural heritage
- Indigenous groups
- Museums
- Musicians
- Organizations and businesses making and using cultural heritage media
- Professional archaeological organizations
- Publishers
- Students of related disciplines
Attendance at the Conference requires registration, which gives you access to Conference presentations and symposia as well as the film screenings of The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival 2024. Conference registration involves a fee of $100 prior to April 1, 2024, and $130 beginning April 1, 2024. The registration deadline for presenters is February 29, the same date as the abstract deadline. To register, submit the Conference Registration Form (PDF) (DOCX)
A central activity at the Conference is the exchange of ideas through formal presentations, symposia and forums. We encourage participation in this manner from all quarters. To take part in this way, please review our Call for Abstract Submissions and the Abstract Submission Form.
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