Sight & Sound The International Film Magazine

A project of BFI

About

Sight & Sound is the international film magazine published since 1932 that offers a unique insight into the very best of film culture.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1932

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 12 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 12 x per year

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.

Topics:

Film/Television: Film, Theory/Analysis/Criticism.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: GBP £120 for text pieces. £500 For video essays.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text. Video.

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026

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