The journal _STYLE_ is announcing a special issue on globalization and film style. Original essays are invited on any aspect of the relationship between style, film, and globalization. Transnational approaches informed by current thinking in film theory and cultural studies are particularly welcome. The deadline for submission is August 15, 2008. Essays should be between 5000 to 9000 words in length, formatted in MLA style, and accompanied by a 150-word abstract. Illustrations should be incorporated directly into the essay as low-resolution jpegs (high- resolution digital images, together with relevant permissions, will be required on acceptance). Please submit essays and accompanying material electronically to the guest editor: Christoph Lindner (email: [log in to unmask]), Department of English, Northern Illinois University. _STYLE_ is an international peer-reviewed journal (http:// www.style.niu.edu). Christoph Lindner Assistant Professor of Film and Literature Department of English Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115, USA Email: [log in to unmask] http://www.engl.niu.edu/clindner Globalization and Violence Conference: http://www.engl.niu.edu/paris ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html