International Conference on Literary and Cinematographic Tourism

📅 March 26, 27 and 28, 2026
📍 University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Brazil

Literary and film tourism are emerging as powerful drivers of regional development, enhancing local identities, stimulating creative economies, and attracting visitors to filming locations and literary landscapes. As this phenomenon grows —along with the influence of film commissions— understanding its challenges and opportunities becomes increasingly important.

The 3rd International Conference on Literary and Cinematographic Tourism provides a space for academics, researchers, cultural managers, audiovisual professionals and industry experts to exchange knowledge and explore how literature and cinema contribute to sustainability, territorial identity and community well-being.

Key thematic areas

• Community involvement and local perceptions
• The role of Film Commissions
• Literary/Cinematic tourism and the creative economy
• Social impact: employment, education and well-being
• Case studies and successful territorial development models
• Sustainability and preservation of literary and cultural heritage
• Storytelling, identity and literary/film landscapes
• Governance, funding and strategic planning
• Literary and film routes and itineraries
• Innovation, trends and emerging approaches