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FM 4.3 Is Out!

Film Matters is excited to announce the release of FM 4.3 (2013) — on the heels of FM 4.2 — which features an engaging guest-edited dossier on the New Directors/New Films festival by Kristi McKim and her students at Hendrix College.  … Continue reading

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Interview with Film Matters Author, Brenna Williams. By Kailyn N. Warpole

Kailyn Warpole: How did you first hear about Film Matters and what inspired you to submit your article? Brenna Williams: I heard about Film Matters through my department’s listserv. They sent out the call for papers. I had always thought about getting … Continue reading

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FM 4.2 Is Out!

Film Matters is pleased to announce the release of FM 4.2 (2013), showcasing a wonderful guest-edited dossier on acting and performance from Donna Peberdy and her students at Southampton Solent University. That dossier includes the following feature articles: “Cut to … Continue reading

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Interview with Film Matters Author, Harry Ryan. By Christopher Schammel

Christopher Schammel: How did you first hear about Film Matters and what inspired you to submit your article to Film Matters? Harry Ryan: Film Matters was first brought to my attention in my final year as a Comparative Literature and Film … Continue reading

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Announcing the Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship

Film Matters is pleased to announce the launch of the Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship, honoring Masoud Yazdani, Chairman of Intellect, who died earlier this year.  We can think of no better tribute to Masoud, who … Continue reading

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Interview with Film Matters Author, Emma C. Farrell. By Margaret Rasberry

Margaret Rasberry: When did you first hear about Film Matters? Emma C. Farrell: I first heard about Film Matters when I was an exchange student at the University of Kansas. My professor for Television Studies announced in class that the … Continue reading

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Last Call: Deadline for CFP 6.1 Is September 1st!

The deadline for open call 6.1 (for issue 6.3, 2015) is September 1, 2014. Undergraduates, submit those AY 2013-14 essays for consideration today! For more information, including eligibility and submission guidelines, please see the original post: Announcing Open Call for … Continue reading

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Interview with Film Matters Mentor, Tim Palmer. By Ivory-Sinclair

Ivory-Sinclair: How did you first hear about Film Matters and how did you decide to get involved? Tim Palmer: Along with Liza Palmer, I co-founded the journal and oversaw its origins.  The idea and concept were hers, I should stress. … Continue reading

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Reminder: Current CFPs for Film Matters

A quick reminder that Film Matters has two current calls for papers running: CFP 6.1 (for issue 6.3, 2015) closes on September 1, 2014. Papers can be on any topic. For more information, please visit: https://www.filmmattersmagazine.com/2014/02/10/announcing-open-call-for-papers-6-1/ CFP 6.2 (for guest-edited … Continue reading

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Interview with Film Matters Author, Brandon Konecny. By Steven T. Gamble

Steven T. Gamble: How did you first hear about Film Matters and what inspired you to submit your article? Brandon Konecny: It’s hard to pin down a precise moment. Being a former UNCW [University of North Carolina Wilmington] film student, … Continue reading

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