WiderScreen is a Finnish peer-reviewed journal addressing multimedial, digital, and audiovisual media culture. It publishes articles in Finnish and English.
Aims and scope: “WiderScreen deals with multimedial, digital, and audiovisual media culture. It publishes peer-reviewed articles, interviews, columns, and reports by academic researchers on both the international and Finnish media scene. The issues often have a special theme, such as the film industry in a particular country. The journal is published online, which is the most convenient way to reach Finnish audience interested in the film and media industry.”
Frequency: 2–3 issues per year
Launched: 1998
Peer reviewed: yes, double-blind review
Open access: yes
Languages: Finnish, English
Genres: original research article, review article, book review, interview, essay, column, report
Length of research articles: 4,000–7,000 words
Reference style: Chicago style
Book reviews: yes
Publisher: Filmiverkko ry, Finland (a non-profit association promoting film-related online publications, funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education)
Venue of publication: Turku
Publication level: 1 in Finland
Indexing: N/A