IASC 2027 Makassar: Short Films About the Commons Invited by November 10
The International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC) is accepting short-film submissions for a special Art and Commons screening session at its 2027 conference in Makassar, Indonesia. The deadline is November 10, 2026, while the conference itself is scheduled for June 21–25, 2027. The opportunity is designed for films exploring the lives, governance and futures of shared resources and communities.
Theme and film length
Entries should be shorter than 60 minutes and engage with the concept of commoning. The organisers identify topics including community decision-making, justice, land grabbing and prefigurative or alternative futures. Documentary, socially engaged art film and experimental nonfiction can be relevant when their content fits the theme; the official call is about subject and context rather than a universal commercial-film genre category.
What to include in a submission
Applicants are asked for a film trailer, crew and cast information, running time and a statement confirming screening rights for educational use. Rights are particularly important for archive footage, third-party images and licensed music. The film has its own dedicated submission link on the conference's Call for Contributions page, separate from the forms for academic abstracts or roundtable applications.
Conference context and dates
The event will take place in Makassar, Indonesia, from June 21 to June 25, 2027, hosted by Universitas Hasanuddin. The film screenings form part of Theme 11, Art and Commons. Although the conference anticipates some hybrid sessions, the official film call does not promise that every accepted film will be streamed remotely or exempt from any conference participation condition.
Organiser background and verification
The IASC is a professional association dedicated to research and practical issues around collectively managed resources and common governance. The call is published on the conference's official domain and linked to its wider programme of panels, artistic workshops and practitioner presentations. This distinctive institutional context is useful for filmmakers seeking an audience involved in the theme rather than a standard awards circuit.
How to apply
Visit the Short Film Screenings section of the IASC 2027 Call for Contributions, read the theme description and rights requirements, then complete the film-specific submission form by November 10, 2026. Information checked October 25, 2026; follow the organiser's live instructions for updates.
Official source and application: View the organiser's instructions