The International Journal of Film and Media Arts (IJFMA), published by CICANT, has launched two special calls for papers focused on media arts, digital play, and film education.
The first, Aesthetic Strategies for Purpose-Driven Play, invites submissions exploring how aesthetic elements, such as audiovisual rhythm, interaction design, and narrative form, contribute to serious and adaptive play. From XR to wearables, the issue seeks research on how design influences behaviour, cognition, and emotion. Guest edited by Micaela Fonseca and Phil Lopes (Lusófona University), the deadline is 2 February 2026, with publication scheduled for October 2026.
The second, a special issue in collaboration with CILECT – The International Association of Film and Media Schools, focuses on ethics, diversity, and critical thinking in film education. Researchers, educators, and filmmakers are invited to submit work addressing pedagogy, inclusion, and activism in creative processes. The deadline is 15 October 2025.
Submissions for both issues can be made via: https://revistas.ulusofona.pt/index.php/ijfma/about/submissions