Film and Media Studies

The Global Perspectives in Film and Media Studies Series provides an interdisciplinary platform for examining the dynamic fields of film, television, digital media, and other forms of visual and audiovisual culture. This series explores how media shapes and reflects cultural identities, societal values, and global connections, offering critical insights into the past, present, and future of media worldwide.

Scope and Focus
This series addresses a broad range of topics in film and media studies, exploring themes across diverse mediums, regions, and contexts, including:

• Film Studies: Analyses of cinematic techniques, genres, auteurs, and national cinemas.
• Media and Society: The impact of media on cultural identities, politics, and social movements.
• Digital Media and Technology: The role of streaming platforms, social media, and digital storytelling in reshaping media landscapes.
• Global Media Industries: Case studies of production, distribution, and consumption practices in different cultural and economic contexts.
• Representation and Identity: How media portrays race, gender, class, and sexuality.
• History of Film and Media: Evolution of visual storytelling from early cinema to contemporary media innovations.
• Media Aesthetics and Theory: Exploring concepts of visual language, narrative structures, and media philosophy.
• Media Activism and Advocacy: Media use as a tool for advocacy, education, and social change.
• Cultural Exchange and Globalization: Cross-cultural influences in film and media production and consumption.

Suggested Topics

• National cinemas and the global circulation of films.
• Representation and diversity in film and digital media.
• The impact of streaming platforms on traditional film industries.
• Film as a tool for cultural diplomacy and soft power.
• Historical analyses of media and their socio-political contexts.
• The aesthetics and ethics of documentary filmmaking.
• Digital media and the rise of participatory culture.
• Cross-cultural adaptations in film and television.
• Media literacy and critical engagement with digital platforms.

Resources for Authors/Editors

• Book Proposal Sample
• Peer-Review Training
• APA Guidelines

We invite proposals for authored or edited volumes that explore the richness and diversity of film and media studies. Contributions that address global, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to these fields are highly encouraged.