Call for Chapters: Travel by Cinema: From Screen to Scene

Are you a researcher or academic interested in the intersection of film and tourism? A new edited volume is seeking chapter submissions for a book titled "Travel by Cinema: From Screen to Scene". This book will explore the cultural, economic, and experiential dimensions of how cinema transforms real-world locations into global travel destinations.

The book, which will be published by Wiley and Elsevier Scopus, will cover a range of themes related to film tourism. The main focus is on how movies influence travel, and submissions are invited on a variety of topics, including:

• Theoretical Frameworks in Film Tourism: This includes concepts like place-making, cinematic imagination, and narrative transport.

• Cinematic Landscapes and Destination Branding: How films shape the image of a destination and how popular culture is used for place branding.

• Fan Pilgrimage and Experiential Tourism: The motivations and behaviors of film tourists, including fan pilgrimages to iconic cinematic sites like those from Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings.

• Film Locations as Living Heritage and Cultural Assets: The preservation and commodification of film locations, and the tensions between tourism and local culture.

• Policy and Governance: The role of government and the private sector in supporting film production and tourism.

• Technological Shifts: The impact of virtual and augmented reality, social media, and online fan communities on film tourism.

• Case Studies: This covers a range of case studies based on genre, geography (Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, Oceania), and the dynamics of urban vs. rural tourism.

• Ethical and Sustainability Issues: Addressing concerns like over-tourism and responsible storytelling and visitor management.

Submission Details

The editorial board for this project includes Dr. Shuvarajie Banerjee, Dr. Mohammed Badrulnobi Talukder, Mr. Shivaram Sachan, and Ms. Aishwariya Arya.

• Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025.

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026.

For any queries, you can write to filmtourismwiley@gmail.com. Please note that there are no APC charges for submission.