The International Journal of Film and Media Arts (IJFMA), hosted by CICANT, has released two new issues in April 2026, further reinforcing its commitment to advancing critical research in film and media studies.
Vol. 10 No. 3 – Dossier II (2025)
Special Issue: What Future for the Cinema of Small European Countries?
This special issue explores the challenges and opportunities faced by smaller European film industries in a rapidly evolving media landscape, marked by digital transformation and shifting audience dynamics.
The issue opens with an editorial by Manuel José Damásio and André Rui Graça, framing the debate around sustainability, identity, and visibility of small national cinemas.
The full papers included are:
- Cinema as a Reflection of Cultural Identity: Portugal and Slovenia as Small European Film Industries — Tommy Kibera Kiilu
- Performing Trauma and Memory in Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema: Multimodal Perspectives on the Guide — Tetiana Krysanova
- Access over Attention: How Smaller European Cinemas Navigate Streaming Platforms — Gaman Palem and Abhilash BS
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2026)
Special Issue: The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema
This issue addresses the ethical, social, and educational dimensions of contemporary cinema, focusing on how filmmakers engage with questions of responsibility and conscience in the 21st century.
The editorial is authored by an international team: Manuel José Damásio, André Rui Graça, Yu Ran, Bangbi Francis Frédéric Kaboré, Raúl López Echeverría, Heather Addison, Barry Dignam, and Stanislav Semerdjiev.
The issue includes the following full paper:
- Educating Future Filmmakers on Balancing Creativity with Ethics and Social Responsibility Under the Cinematography Law in Vietnam — Hà Đặng Thu Hà
Both issues are now available online and contribute to ongoing discussions on the role of cinema in reflecting cultural identities, addressing social challenges, and navigating technological transformations.