Film and TV Society: Journal Co-Editor in Chief

There is little I love more than writing and reading about film (apart from watching film itself…sometimes.) Some may that’s sad but I say it’s pretty ideal for the aspiring co-editor in chief of a film and tv journal. 

More than ever, it seems we are spoilt for choice as to quality film and tv— just look at this year’s best picture line-up. My priority as co-editor in chief would be to ensure the journal is in a position to cover as much of this exciting era of media as possible.

This year, I have greatly enjoyed the journal’s newsletter, online articles, and movement into podcasts. My aims would be both the sustainment and growth of these initiatives. 

It seems almost trite at this point to campaign on account of wrestling perspectives out of the hands of the film bro (ahhhh scary), but I’ve said it now, so please vote for me because I’m not…one of those.

On a serious note, I would love to be co-editor in chief because I think that despite recent debate, film criticism is an art and it is important. Through writing and talking about film, we extend them. Film journalism is a medium of connection, of sharing, of provoking thought and challenging taste and opinion. It is the creation of conversation. I would love to maintain this wonderful space at UCL where we are so lucky to converse. 

Last year was a monumental one for the FilmSoc Journal. Having been Co-Editor in Chief, I’m thrilled at the number of firsts we promised and delivered: FilmSoc’s first ever regular Journal Newsletter, first Newspaper (to be published later this Spring!) and first dedicated Podcast team & Spotify channel. But what really took the biscuit was how our FilmSoc journalists have shown just how much talent is out there when given a place to put it and people to encourage it. Creating and running our new publications alongside the blog, festival press and events was a challenge and, knowing how demanding the position can be, I want to support my fellow Co-Editor in Chief to help ensure the Journal’s evolution stays part of FilmSoc’s iconic legacy. 

As for many of us, FilmSoc has been something of a home at UCL since I started my degree, and one that I remained committed to even whilst on my study abroad this past year. Being given the chance to take up the EIC position in person would help push the Journal even further, as I’d be able to integrate an understanding of the role with that of the society and London at large, making it easier to establish: Term Film BTS journalism, cross-society podcasts, critics’ outings, micro-script roundtables & in-person feedback as a start. To see the brilliance that is this society being documented and the Journal starting to reach its potential has been a joy, and I know, given the chance, we could make even bigger, more creative leaps next year.