Wednesday, April 14, 2004

CFP - Encyclopedia of Documentary Film

CFP - Encyclopedia of Documentary Film

Calling for authors to write for the Encyclopedia of Documentary Film, to be published by Routledge (a division of Taylor & Francis Books) in September 2005. The Encyclopedia will be a three-volume work and will contain over 800 entries describing individual films, directors, producers, theorists, production companies, and publications. It will also address broad themes such as modernism, Marxism, and feminism, and key concepts including reflexivity and autobiography.

Entries will also cover style techniques, technical issues, and types of documentaries. Overviews of the documentary film traditions of specific countries and regions will also be provided.

For the first 2000 words commissioned, contributors will receive a copy of the Encyclopedia. Contributors commissioned for less than 2,000 words will be paid at the rate of $75 per thousand words. Commissioned word counts in excess of 2000 words will be paid at the rate of $75 per thousand words.

For more information regarding style guidelines, sample articles, and available entries, please email docfilm@taylorandfrancis.com. Thank you very much.