Wasteland Arts is a student journal of film criticism. We publish essays from a variety of critical perspectives, particularly those concerned with aesthetics. We were founded in Berlin in the autumn of 2018 and are now based in Cambridge.
​
In 2020, we founded our staff-run newsletter, featuring short essays on a curated selection of films relating to a particular theme.
In 2021, we opened submissions to our newsletter to external contributors. See our issue submissions page for more information.
​
Since its founding, Wasteland has evolved into a sustained vision of what cinema means to us as a collective.​ In its simplification, Wasteland is a paean to the visual language of film.
​
​
Wasteland accepts pitches for submissions on a rolling basis. Whether a film is revered, misunderstood, lost beneath the mainstream, or an essential viewing — we want to hear your thoughts on it. We want short and long reads on films that have struck a chord with you. We want to understand your point of view.
​​​
Find out what films and topics we've already covered on our website and send 100-300 word pitches (no drafts) to jmm275@cam.ac.uk along with a sample of your writing.
​​
contribute
contact
For pitches and enquiries:
As we are volunteer-run, we cannot currently offer payment to any contributors. This is something we hope to change as we grow.