CFP: New Cinemas Journal

[Jonathan M. Hall]

CFP: New Cinemas Journal
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From:   easrh at ARTS-01.NOVELL.LEEDS.AC.UK (R. Hutchinson)

Dear all,

The following is a call for papers for a new journal in cinema
studies, edited by the World Cinema Group at Leeds. The journal,
New Cinemas , explores film from all over the world, so we hope
that colleagues working on Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other
Asian cinemas will consider this as an outlet for their work.

Best regards

Rachael Hutchinson


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New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Film

Volume 2 (2004)

edited by World Cinema Group, University of Leeds


CALL FOR PAPERS 


New Cinemas is a refereed academic journal devoted to the study of

contemporary film around the world. Recent developments have
brought about a renewal of film industries in the Far and Middle
East, Europe, Africa and America. However, there is a marked
tendency to focus exclusively upon issues of otherness? and
marginality, ignoring the specificities of these films. New Cinemas
challenges this value judgment to explore approaches that

posit the egalitarian value of cinema.


There is a strong focus on what is happening now. The focus is on
work being produced and new ways of approaching evaluation of
this work?not as if the work is done in a historical vacuum, but on
current work: We recognise filmmakers in Argentina or in Iran
always have behind them a tradition they can use or react against:
we believe the whole experience of avant-garde? film-making and
the explosion of styles to come out of the 1960s is relevant

To?and accounts for?the work of contemporary film-makers. This
journal breaks down barriers and places World cinema on an equal
footing with the 3mainstream2 by creating a space where 3marginal2
voices can find a vehicle for expression.


The journal invites contributions from a wide and diverse community
of researchers. It seeks to generate and promote research from
both experienced researchers and to encourage those new to this
field. The aim is to provide a forum for debate arising from findings
as well as theory and methodologies. A range of research
approaches and methods is encouraged. The research field of New
Cinemas will include first the specificities of current work in the
New Cinemas, across the broadest possible geographic range,
furthering understanding of the specific through the articulation of

an egalitarian view of all Cinemas and second the specificities of
the New Cinemas, including evaluations through the histories,
societies, politics, cultures and other works that may bring
influence and definition.


Submissions should be in the following:

?   Full Articles (5000-6000 words) should include original work of

    a research or developmental nature and/or proposed new

    methods or ideas which are clearly and thoroughly presented

    and argued. 

?   Notes (2000-5000 words) should include reports of research in

    progress, or reflections on the research process or research

    evaluations. 

?   Reports (1000-2500 words) include perspectives on

    conferences, seminars and events pertaining to the subject

    matter of the journal.

?   Reviews (500-1500 words) include any published work (print or

    electronic) relevant to a further understanding of the subject

    matter of the journal.


We are seeking suitable papers for consideration by the editorial
group. In the first instance, manuscripts should be submitted in two
printed hard copies, double-spaced. All style conventions and
further details of the journal can be found at:

             http://www.intellectbooks.com/journals/

(See 3Information and Submissions2 and 3Notes for Authors2)


Please send manuscripts to: New Cinemas, C/o School of Modern

Languages and Cultures, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT,

U.K. 


Forthcoming deadlines for submission:

Volume 2:1 ? 1 November 2003

Volume 2:2 ? 1 February 2004

Volume 2:3 ? 1 May 2004


For further information and article submission, please contact:

Song Hwee Lim (General Editor). Email: s.h.lim at leeds.ac.uk
or

Claire Taylor (Volume 2 Number 1 Co-Editor). Email: c.l.taylor at leeds.ac.uk

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Dr Rachael Hutchinson
Lecturer in Japanese Studies
Department of East Asian Studies
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
tel: +44 (0)113 343 3497
fax: +44 (0)113 343 6741
email: r.hutchinson at leeds.ac.uk

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