Short Film Studies
Short Film Studies (Journal)
Short Film Studies is a peer-reviewed journal designed to stimulate ongoing research on individual short films as a basis for a better understanding of the art form as a whole. In each issue, two short films will be selected for comprehensive study, with articles illuminating each film from a variety of perspectives.
The main purposes of SFS are:
- To stimulate ongoing research on individual short films as a basis for a better understanding of the art form
- To provide a flow of cutting-edge teaching materials that can be used in courses in which short films are either studied or produced, at film schools or universities
- To offer fresh inspiration to filmmakers and other professionals working with short films in connection with festivals, national film institutes, regional film centres, etc.
While the principal focus is on the short fiction film, other classic forms – such as the short documentary, the short experimental film and the short animation film – are also covered from time to time.
In each issue, two productions are singled out for comprehensive presentation and close study. For each film, the reader will find production data, an interview with the director, a shot-by-shot breakdown of the film with a still illustrating every shot, a number of peer-reviewed articles that illuminate the film from a variety of perspectives and a link enabling subscribers to view the film.
One of the unique features of this journal is that it provides a link to each of the films singled out for close study.
Links:
Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival: SFS are delighted to collaborate with Encounters, UK’s leading short film and animation festival.
The Journal of Short Film: DVD quarterly publication, produced through Ohio University Film Studies Programme.
Cineuropa: For news, interviews, festival reports and events related to the European short film industry.
Download the Notes for Contributors here:
Call for Papers SFS 10.2 (October 2020)
Deadline: 1 September 2019
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All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.
Editorial Board
Saara Cantell
Film Director and Script Writer
Cynthia Felando
University of California
Henrik Juel
Roskilde University
Mark Le Fanu
University College London
Gerry McCulloch
Goldsmiths University of London
Claire Thomson
University College London
Advisory Board
Charles Acland
Concordia University
David Bordwell
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Professor Emeritus)
Mark Cosgrove
Encounters Short Film Festival
Ken Dancyger
New York University
Brian Dunnigan
London Film School
Eileen Elsey
Writer, Lecturer, Script Consultant
Per Fikse
Minimalen International Short Film Festival
Lars Henrik Gass
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
Niclas Gillberg
Uppsala International Short Film Festival
Heinz Hermanns
International Short Film Festival
Mette Hjort
Hong Kong Baptist University
Bronwyn Kidd
Flickerfest: International Short Film Festival
Matt Lloyd
Glasgow Short Film Festival
Catherine Russell
Concordia University
Renen Schorr
Sam Speigel Film and Television School
John Smith
University of East London
Rich Warren
Encounters Short Film Festival
Contents
- Volume (9): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2019
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- Volume (9): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2019
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- Volume (8): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2018
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- Volume (8): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2018
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- Volume (7): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2017
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- Volume (7): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2017
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- Volume (6): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2016
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- Volume (6): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2016
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- Volume (5): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2015
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- Volume (5): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2015
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- Volume (4): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2014
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- Volume (4): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2014
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- Volume (3): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2012
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- Volume (3): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2012
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- Volume (2): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2012
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- Volume (2): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2012
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- Volume (1): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2010
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- Volume (1): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2010
