Moving Image
Scope & Guideline
Decoding the Language of Visual Arts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Audiovisual Archiving and Preservation:
The journal places significant emphasis on the methodologies and practices surrounding the preservation of film and audiovisual materials. It covers topics related to film cleaning, digital archiving, and the challenges faced by archivists in maintaining historical integrity while adapting to new technologies. - Cultural and Historical Contexts of Film:
'Moving Image' explores film within its broader cultural and historical contexts, examining how films reflect and shape societal values, identities, and narratives. This includes the study of transnational cinema, amateur film histories, and the impact of political scenarios on film production. - Experimental and Non-Traditional Film Practices:
The journal is dedicated to analyzing experimental films and non-traditional film practices, including participatory cultures and immersive media. It seeks to understand how these forms of cinema interact with audience experiences and the evolving landscape of media consumption. - Feminist and Gender Perspectives in Film:
A consistent focus on feminist theory and gender studies is evident, with discussions surrounding materiality in film, feminist film practices, and the representation of women in cinema, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of gender dynamics in the film industry. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
The journal addresses contemporary issues related to film and media, such as piracy, copyright, and the implications of digital media on archival access. This reflects a commitment to keeping the discourse relevant to current challenges in the field.
Trending and Emerging
- Activating the Archive:
A significant trend is the exploration of 'activating the archive', which emphasizes the importance of engaging with archival materials to uncover hidden narratives and facilitate public discourse. This theme highlights the role of archives in shaping collective memory and identity. - Transnational and Exile Cinemas:
There is an increasing interest in transnational cinema and the experiences of exile cinema, examining how these films address displacement and identity. This trend reflects a broader engagement with global cinema and its implications for understanding migration and cultural exchange. - Cultural Policy and Film Heritage:
Emerging discussions around cultural policy and the capabilities approach in relation to film heritage suggest a growing recognition of the need for systemic support for film preservation and accessibility, addressing the intersection of policy, culture, and film. - Participatory and Immersive Media:
The journal is increasingly focusing on participatory film cultures and immersive media experiences, recognizing the changing landscape of audience engagement and the impact of technology on cinematic experiences. - Feminism and Material Culture in Film:
The exploration of feminism in relation to film materiality is gaining traction, with a growing body of work that examines how material aspects of film influence representations of gender and power dynamics in cinema.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Film Criticism:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional film criticism, which often focuses on aesthetic evaluations of mainstream cinema. The journal has shifted towards more interdisciplinary approaches that engage with socio-political contexts and archival practices. - Mainstream Film History:
The coverage of mainstream film history, particularly the analysis of popular films without a critical lens, is less prevalent compared to the exploration of niche or marginalized narratives in cinema. This indicates a move towards examining films that challenge dominant cultural narratives. - Purely Technical Aspects of Filmmaking:
While technical discussions remain relevant, there is a noticeable decline in papers focused solely on the technical aspects of filmmaking, such as cinematography or editing techniques. The journal now favors discussions that integrate technical analysis with cultural critique. - Historical Figures Without Contextual Analysis:
There is a reduced focus on historical figures in film without sufficient contextual analysis. Contributions now tend to emphasize the socio-cultural impact and implications of these figures rather than merely recounting their biographies.
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