[Commlist] CFP - Proposals for thematic issues of the "Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television"

Call for papers.
Proposals for thematic issues of the Historical Journal of Film, Radio 
and Television.
Deadline: June 16, 2025.

The Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television is an international 
and interdisciplinary journal concerned with the history of the 
audio-visual mass media from c.1900 to the present. It explores the 
institutional and ideological contexts of film, radio and television, 
analyses the evidence produced by the mass media for historians and 
social scientists, and considers the impact of mass communications on 
political, social and cultural history. It is the official journal of 
the International Association for Media and History (IAMHIST).

The editors of the Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television are 
pleased to announce an annual call for proposals for guest-edited 
thematic issues. We invite scholars, researchers, archivists, and 
practitioners from around the world to submit proposals for special 
issues to be published in 2026. One exceptional proposal will be 
selected and commissioned by the editors of the HJFRT.

We seek proposals that focus on innovative and compelling themes within 
the scope of film, radio, and television history. Thematic issues should 
aim to advance the field by exploring new theoretical frameworks, 
methodologies, or areas of study that engage with historical 
perspectives on media and articles should be grounded in or based upon 
empirical and archival research. Contributions based on conference 
presentations or panels are welcome, provided they have not been 
published in any form or in any language before. No payment from the 
guest editors or the authors will be required.

Each proposal must include:

Title and description of the theme: A clear and concise title, along 
with a detailed description (up to 2,000 words) of the proposed thematic 
issue. The description should outline the significance of the theme, its 
relevance to the field of media history, and how it contributes to 
advancing scholarly discourse.

List of Proposed Articles and Authors: Include the titles and abstracts 
(300-500 words each) of 8–10 articles, along with the names, e-mail 
addresses, biographies and affiliations of the authors. There must be an 
introductory article that sets the context for the theme.

Guest Editors: Thematic issues must have at least two guest editors. 
Provide the names, affiliations, short biographies (up to 150 words 
each), and contact information of the proposed guest editors. Highlight 
any relevant experience in editing or coordinating scholarly work.

Additional Information: Include any other pertinent information that 
would strengthen the proposal, such as plans for promoting the thematic 
issue or potential impact on the field.

Proposals should be submitted in a single PDF document to 
(hjfrt.1981 /at/ gmail.com) with the subject line “Thematic Issue Proposal 
Submission”. The deadline for submissions is June 16, 2025. Late 
submissions will not be considered.

The Editorial Board will evaluate all proposals based on the following 
criteria:
Relevance of the proposed theme.
Scholarly significance and potential impact on the field.
Quality and diversity of the proposed articles and authors.
Feasibility of the timeline and the guest editors’ ability to manage the 
project.

Guest editors of the chosen proposal will work closely with our 
editorial team to ensure the high standard of our journal is maintained 
throughout the publication process.
Articles (co-)written by the guest editors must be externally 
peer-reviewed to ensure academic integrity and impartiality. This will 
be coordinated by the editors of the HJFRT.

Timeline: You will be informed no later than July whether your proposal 
has been accepted. The application process may include an online 
interview with one or more of the co-editors.
The initial submission deadline for all articles is February 1, 2026. A 
detailed timeline for the remainder of the process (peer review, 
revisions, and final manuscript submission) will be discussed. However, 
the initial deadline of February 1 must be strictly observed.

For any inquiries or additional information regarding this call, please 
contact the editors of the HJFRT through hjfrt.1981@gmailcom

For more information about the journal, visit 
https://tandfonline.com/journals/chjf20

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