Lähikuva (Closeup) is a peer-reviewed journal focused on film and media culture research, aiming at promoting multidisciplinary discussion. The journal publishes articles in Finnish, with abstracts in English.
Aims and scope: “The objective of the journal Lähikuva is to promote film studies, as well as multidisciplinary discussion and debate on audiovisual culture. The journal intends to discover different methods and perspectives.”
Frequency: 4 issues per year
Launched: 1987
Peer reviewed: yes, double-blind review
Open access: yes
Languages: Finnish
Genres: research article, review/discussion article, interview, book review, report
Length of research articles: 55,000 characters (with spaces, including list of literature, abstract and references)
Reference style: adapted MLA style
Book reviews: yes
Publishers: Association Lähikuva ry, Suomen Elokuvatutkimuksen Seura ry, Varsinais-Suomen elokuvakeskus ry ja Turun elokuvakerho ry, sekä Media Studies at the University of Turku, Finland
Venue of publication: Turku
Publication level: 1 in Finland
Indexing: N/A