Film Librarianship in Transition
Persistence, Growth, and Adaptation
Annual Virtual Conference
November 17-19, 2026
This year’s theme is “Film Libraries in Transition: Persistence, Growth, and Adaptation.”
Registration will open soon!
Regular Members: $50
Nonmembers: $100
Students: $25
Call for Proposals
We are seeking session proposals that speak to the theme of “Libraries in Transition: Persistence, Growth, and Adaptation.”
Topics may include but certainly aren't limited to: Film and AI, licensing and/or budgeting, navigating ideological challenges to our collections and/or programming, building cross-campus partnerships through film, student engagement, physical collection management, etc.
Anticipated Timeline:
Oct. 5 - Proposal Submission Period Opens
Oct. 21, 12pm CST - Proposal Submission Period closes
Oct. 26 - Submitters will receive selection decisions
Types of Proposals
Presentation
Session is a traditional presentation style, with one or two presenters including slides, video, or other demonstration providing information on a sole topic. Presentation will be 20 minutes with additional 10 minute Q&A.
Panel Discussion
Discussion between 3-5 speakers with a moderator for 45-60 minutes including time for conversation and questions from attendees. Panels should focus around a topic or series of interlinked topics.
Interactive Workshop
Workshops can center any aspect of film librarianship. Potential topics can include collection development and management, budgeting, copyright, preservation, film archiving, cataloging, etc. Workshops may be 60 or 90 minutes with active participation and engagement opportunities for participants.
Become a 2026-27 Sponsor
Sponsorship is a big part of what keeps Video Trust going. Your sponsorship ensures we can keep creating opportunities like this conference, our bi-monthly community conversations, and bi-monthly webinars that enable you to engage in impactful conversation with film librarians.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
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Film highlight reel for Video Trust conference
Dedicated virtual conference meeting space
Participation in Market Media at annual conference
Free conference registration for 5 team members
Verbal acknowledgment at all plenary keynote sessions
Logo on conference Sched site
Logo on conference webpage
Logo placement in 12 issues of the monthly Video Trust newsletter
Logo placement on sponsors page of Video Trust website for 12 months
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Film highlight reel for Video Trust conference
Dedicated virtual conference meeting space
Participation in Market Media at annual conference
Free conference registration for 2 team members
Verbal acknowledgment at 1 regular session
Logo on conference Sched site
Logo on conference webpage
Logo placement in 6 issues of the monthly Video Trust newsletter
Logo placement on sponsors page of Video Trust website for 6 months
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Film highlight reel for Video Trust conference
Dedicated virtual conference meeting space
Participation in Market Media at annual conference
Free conference registration for 1 team member
Verbal acknowledgment at one regular session
Logo on conference Sched site
Logo on conference webpage
Logo placement in 3 issues of the monthly Video Trust newsletter
Logo placement on sponsors page of Video Trust website for 3 months
Become a 2026-27 Exhibitor
Becoming an Exhibitor is a great way to get your organization in front of a group of film librarians, archivists, and distributors.
This is great option for research centers, museums, and film festivals with small budgets to get their name out their and connect with people who believe in the power of film.
Become an Exhibitor
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Free conference registration for 1 team member
Exhibitor’s page to share information about your company and services.