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Film Matters is pleased to introduce Sohrab Mirab as an assistant editor; he works closely with our authors on preparing their texts for publication, as well as leading the OER textbook project. Sohrab holds an MFA in cinema from San … Continue reading →

After an intensive judging process last fall, Film Matters is pleased to announce the winner of the eighth annual Masoud Yazdani Award: Maria Mutka for her FM 12.1 (2021) article, “‘To Begin on Again’: A Study of Early Cinema’s Unique Influence on … Continue reading →

We are happy to report that judging is underway for the 2022 Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship. Articles under consideration are from the following fine institutions: Of course, this award wouldn’t be possible if not for … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to announce officially the release of FM 12.2 (2021), jointly edited by Chapman University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Chapman’s themed section, “The Monstrous,” is introduced by Amber Power: The Monstrous: Preface And comprises … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to announce the winner of the seventh annual Masoud Yazdani Award: Lydia Spencer-Elliott for her FM 11.1 (2020) article, “Choreography to Choreocinema: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Surrealism and Dance.” Lydia recently graduated from the University of … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to announce the release of FM 12.1, the first issue of 2021. In this issue, you will find the following peer-reviewed feature articles: Slow Motion in the Age of Intensified Continuity by Cameron Detig From Lotte Reiniger … Continue reading →

Judging has begun for the 2021 Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship. Articles under consideration are from the following fine institutions: North Carolina State University Queen Mary University of London Rhode Island College Stanford University University of … Continue reading →