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. 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.

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, as well as electronic copy in Microsoft Word. All style conventions and further details of the journal can be found at:

(See ‘Information and Submissions’ and ‘Notes for Authors’)

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 2:2 – 28 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@leeds.ac.uk, or
Rachael Hutchinson (Volume 2 Number 2 Co-Editor). Email: r.hutchinson@leeds.ac.uk
Lisa Shaw (Volume 2 Number 2 Co-Editor). Email: l.shaw@leeds.ac.