Directory of World Cinema: Finland Edited by Pietari Kääpä, University of Nottingham Ningbo We are seeking contributors for the Directory of World Cinema, Finland. This Directory, published by Intellect, is slated to be a wide-ranging and authoritative resource for scholars and students of literature and film. A peer-reviewed publication, the Directory will be published in both print and online formats, with the edited print volume to be published by early 2012, and every other year from then on. For more information, go to: http://www.worldcinemadirectory.org/ The deadline for Contributions assigned at this stage will have January 31st, 2011, as their submission deadline. All articles/submissions will be thoroughly peer-reviewed. The language of publication is English (some provisions for translation are available). We are currently interested in reviews of relevant Finnish films (700 words – 150 synopsis, 550 critique). These include (but are not restricted to) the following: Maa on Syntinen Laulu Tuntematon Sotilas (1955, 1985) Koskenlaskijan Morsian (all versions) Meidän Poikamme – trilogy Aatamin Puvussa ja Vähän Eevankin Jääkärin Morsian (all versions) Helmikuun Manifesti Kulkurin Valssi Vaimoke Laulu Tulipunaisesta Kukasta Rakkauden Risti Pikajuna Pohjoiseen Ihmiset Suviyössä Elokuu Pojat Sissit Täällä Pohjantähden Alla/Akseli ja Elina (1968-70 and 2009-10) Aleksis Kiven Elämä Sibelius Kuulustelu Pelikaanimies Ganes We also require writers for the following larger articles: Themes (1500-2000 words): Children’s film Film scores Suomi-Filmi Suomen Filmiteollisuus Actors and Directors (1000 words) Vesa-Matti Loiri Other contributions are also encouraged. If you are interested in contributing to this project please contact me to discuss your contribution. We ask for submission of essays and film reviews by January 31st, with redrafting completed by April 2011, ready for manuscript submission in September 2011 Contact: Dr. Pietari Kääpä Division of International Communications University of Nottingham Ningbo Ningbo, China [log in to unmask] Facts about the publication: This volume sets out to provide critical insight to Finnish cinema from its inception to its contemporary globalising form. We are seeking critical film reviews, essays considering major elements of the Finnish film industry, genre trends, reception, and aesthetics, transnational circulation, as well as studies devoted to specific films, film directors and actors. By encouraging innovative approaches to film studies, this volume aims to deepen the reader’s understanding and appreciation of Finnish cinema and make a substantial contribution to the burgeoning field of transnational cinema studies. ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]