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There isn\u2019t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.\u201d What distinguishes humans is not merely our consciousness, but our innate capacity to craft narratives\u2014myths being the earliest manifestations of this unique trait, as noted by Margaret Atwood, \u201cbuilt in the human plan. We come with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This conference aims to convene screenwriters, performance storytellers, digital storytellers, authors, educators, practitioners, journalists, scholars, researchers, psychologists, visual artists, and other creatives to explore the diverse types, functions, and significance of storytelling. In addition to delving into the fundamental question, \u201cwhat truly constitutes a story?\u201d, we seek to delve into why storytelling remains vital, how it continues to resonate in contemporary society, and the profound impact narratives have on shaping our perceptions and identities. With a comparative lens, we will examine various narrative forms, tracing their roots in mythology to the latest innovations in storytelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite 15-minute presentations on topics including (but not limited to) the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common\u00a0archetypes\u00a0in stories<\/li>\n<li>Sandplay\u00a0and its narrative implications in therapy<\/li>\n<li>Storytelling as a\u00a0therapeutic\u00a0tool<\/li>\n<li>Murals\u00a0and visual storytelling<\/li>\n<li>The intersection of\u00a0storytelling and technology<\/li>\n<li>Storytelling in\u00a0media and journalism<\/li>\n<li>Digital storytelling: Innovations and challenges<\/li>\n<li>Exploring cross-genre storytelling through the\u00a0prose poem<\/li>\n<li>Ekphrastic storytelling: The dialogue between image and text<\/li>\n<li>Performance storytelling: Oral traditions in modern contexts<\/li>\n<li>The role of\u00a0research in storytelling\u00a0practices<\/li>\n<li>Fairytales,\u00a0fables, and their enduring relevance<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary renditions of\u00a0mythology<\/li>\n<li>Evolution of archetypal themes in\u00a0children\u2019s films<\/li>\n<li>Children\u2019s pop storytelling culture: Trends and impacts<\/li>\n<li>The function of storytelling in\u00a0pedagogy<\/li>\n<li>Storytelling in\u00a0drama<\/li>\n<li>Analysing\u00a0shifts in archetypal reflections in children\u2019s stories<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the\u00a0psychology underpinning storytelling processes<\/li>\n<li>Surrealism\u00a0and\u00a0magical realism: Expanding narrative boundaries<\/li>\n<li>The art of visual storytelling: From\u00a0illustration\u00a0to\u00a0graphic novels\u00a0to\u00a0sequential art<\/li>\n<li>For creatives: Sharing and discussing\u00a0your own creative storytelling work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe power of stories lies in their ability to access the deep layers of the psyche, providing a mirror to our inner world.\u201d \u2013 Marie-Louise Von Franz As aptly stated by Jimmy Neil Smith, \u201cWe are all storytellers. 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