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Submit Something! The Cambridge Movie News is a monthly fanzine and website offering articles of various types to the casual and serious movie fan in Cambridge and Somerville..  Submissions are encouraged, however please be advised that there is no payment for articles beyond the warm fuzzy feeling of seeing your name in print. Deadlines are the last weekend of the month prior.  (ie, the deadline for the February issue is the last weekend of January)  Articles are accepted on the basis for printing in the paper issue, onine and future archiving projects.  Author retains the right to re-sell or resubmit the articles during or after their appearance in the Cambridge Movie News.  See below for what I'm looking for. Submissions should be sent to: Cambridge Movie News C/o Chris DeKalb 7 Bay State Ave. Apt. 3 Somerville, MA 02144 Or email: cdkboston@earthlink.net What I’m looking for: Reviews. Theatrical films.  Any movie was in release 4-6 weeks before the publication month are fair game.  Please include the genre and the rating, along with your thoughts about how good or bad the film was.  The review must be at least three paragraphs.  If at all possible avoid the use of spoilers. Videos and DVDs,  When reviewing films on VHS or DVD format the 4-6 week release rule is greatly relaxed.  New releases are preferred.  In the review itself include a brief description of the movie, and if it’s a DVD please include the special features, (or lack there-of).  Avoid the use of spoilers. Internet films.  Reviews of internet-only films are also allowed.  Please include the URL where the film may be seen.  Please note that the URL may point to the homepage of the site, such as “www.atomfilms.com”.  There are no restrictions on length or whether the movie is free or for-sale.  There is no minimum length requirements on Internet film reviews. Articles.  If you want to write on something long, I would love to see your work.  An article should be more than 500 words.  As long as it’s film related, just about any topic is acceptable.  Queries beforehand are recommended, but are not required. Columns.  If you want to write a themed article every month  then you are a columnist.  Columns should be around 4-500 words and must be able to submit pieces on a regular basis. Right now I’m looking for the following columnists: Anime  Behind-the-scenes/Filmmaking Suggestions for others are always appreciated. If you have an idea for a column please also include a possible title for your column. Artwork. Generic artwork of theaters, movies and similar settings are useful and may be submitted as well.  Please note that this fanzine is printed in black and white. Books.  Book reviews are acceptable as long as the book is within the appropriate topics. How to submit your work Electronic submissions are greatly preferred.  Please send them as part of the email or as an attachment to cdkboston@earthlink.net.  Please use .txt or .doc formats. Print submissions may be mailed in as well. If there are any questions, feel free to email me.  And I hope to see your work soon! Chris DeKalb Publisher Cambridge Movie News Back to top of page

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