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.
Upcoming...
Call for Papers SFS 11.2 (Autumn 2021)
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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, Finland
Cynthia Felando
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
Henrik Juel
Roskilde University, Denmark
Mark Le Fanu
Film Scholar and Historian, UK
Gerry McCulloch
Goldsmiths University of London, UK
Claire Thomson
University College London, UK
Advisory Board
Charles Acland
Concordia University, Canada
David Bordwell
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Emeritus), USA
Mark Cosgrove
Encounters Short Film Festival, UK
Ken Dancyger
New York University, USA
Brian Dunnigan
Independent writer and lecturer
Eileen Elsey
Writer, Lecturer and Script Consultant, UK
Per Fikse
Minimalen International Short Film Festival, Norway
Lars Henrik Gass
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Germany
Niclas Gillberg
Uppsala International Short Film Festival, Sweden
Heinz Hermanns
International Short Film Festival, Germany
Mette Hjort
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Bronwyn Kidd
Flickerfest: International Short Film Festival, Australia
Matt Lloyd
Glasgow Short Film Festival, UK
Catherine Russell
Concordia University, Canada
Renen Schorr
Sam Speigel Film and Television School, Israel
John Smith
University of East London, UK
Rich Warren
Encounters Short Film Festival, UK
Contents
- Volume (10): Issue (1)
- Cover date: 2020
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- Volume (10): Issue (2)
- Cover date: 2020
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- 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
