Having a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience Immersive Event

Having a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience

The Evolution of Story III

Southampton ,   England

Experience hosted by Kino Kult

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We are delighted to announce a one-day academic symposium titled "Having a Larp: Immersion, Liveness, and the Qualities of Experience," hosted by Solent University on 17th June 2025. This symposium aims to provoke debate and challenge orthodox views on the evolution of storytelling and immersive experiences, particularly focusing on the increasingly mainstream phenomenon of Live Action Role Play (Larp). DOWNLOAD THE FULL CfP VIA THE WEBSITE. Submission Guidelines: We welcome submissions from scholars, practitioners, and students across disciplines. Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words, along with a brief bio by 29th November 2024. For workshop, performance, and non-traditional presentation proposals, please include a detailed description of your session, your preferred format, and any special requirements. Full papers will be considered for inclusion in a planned journal special journal issue. Selection for a special issue will occur after the symposium has taken place. Please indicate your interest in being part of the SI with your abstract submission. 1. Title 2. Abstract (200-300 words) 3. Keywords (4-6) 4. Authors titles, names & affiliations 5. Contact details 6. Author biographies (100-200 words each author) 7. Type of presentation (traditional paper, workshop, performance, or other form of non-traditional presentation) 8. Do you wish to be considered for inclusion in the proposed SI (Yes/No) Submission email: roy.hanney@solent.ac.uk by 29th November 2024. Approximately 10 articles from the symposium will be selected for publication in a journal special issue, which will be published through a reputable journal in the field. An invitation is not a guarantee of publication. We endeavour to publish as many articles as possible of sufficient quality subject to peer review and editorial decision making. DOWNLOAD THE FULL CfP VIA THE WEBSITE.... Show More

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  • 18 +

Interaction Advisories

  • Light (business/acquaintance) contact

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  • Event is wheelchair accessible.

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Kino Kult

Hosting immersive events on EI since April, 2023

Kino Kult CIC is an audiovisual arts and live cinema collective operating in Portsmouth, UK, on the south cast. The collective has been operating in and around the city since 2004. There are three primary areas of activity for the collective, DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge, Making Waves Film Festival and one000pleateaus audiovisual arts producer. Kino Kult CIC is an audiovisual arts and live cinema collective operating in Portsmouth, UK, on the south cast. The collective has been operating in and around the city since 2004. There are three primary areas of activity for the collective, DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge, Making Waves Film Festival and one000pleateaus audiovisual arts producer.