We’re always on the lookout for new writers to contribute essays. On this page are some tips on writing and a form to submit your ideas.
Scene and Shot anaylsis
We believe close analysis of how film form (cinematography, editing, sound, performance, blocking, mise-en-scene) creates meaning is vital to a good film essay.
Orginiality
We’re not looking to publish over-written interpretations of films or the hot new release everyone else is talking about.
Specific Ideas
Ideas should be focused as possible to ensure there is enough space to include analysis while not feeling rushed.
While film studies essays take up the majority of the magazine, here are some other types of essays we publish:
Personal Essays
A story about how a film or movie-going experience impacted your life.
Research essays
Research-driven pieces that cover wider topics in cinema by collecting sources or performing investigations.
The essays we publish are medium-length, 2000-2500 words.
The payment for each essay is £60, plus a free copy of the magazine your essay is featured in.
