Cinema Studies Group (CSG) Activity Report and Budget—Spring 2022

The Cinema Studies Group (CSG) is a discussion group at the CUNY Graduate Center for students from all departments interested in film and media. Our primary purpose is to foster an intellectual and social community that encourages interaction across disciplines between scholars. In addition, we aim to promote professional development for students. Listserv: The CSG maintains and moderates an optional listserv. Postings to the listserv should be limited to those relevant to the group or film-specific themes. Events: In addition to the online community created by the listserv, the group holds approximately one monthly meeting for social and organization purposes. In addition, the CSG can sponsor or co-sponsor speakers and conferences. Funding: Our events are always free of charge, and our only regular means of support are DSC funds. It is the responsibility of the co-chairs to seek any additional funding. Membership: Membership is open to all Graduate Center students. Governance: Only students matriculated at the Graduate Center will hold voting membership. At the end of every academic year, elections for the two co-chairs are held by voluntary nomination followed by a general—optionally— anonymous vote. The co-chairs share the responsibilities of scheduling and running meetings, organizing events, selecting papers, and applying for and allocating funding.