International Holocaust Cinema is a planned collection edited by Dr. Elyce Rae Helford (professor of English, Middle Tennessee State University) with support from Edinburgh University Press for publication in 2027.

I seek chapters on famous or lesser-known Holocaust-themed films from diverse nations/national cinemas. Each chapter should have a specific thesis as well as attention to cultural context, production history, and/or other important elements for those interested in learning more about the film – for research, teaching, or personal interest. 

I already have commitments from several scholars to write for the book, including studies of French film representations of the raid on Izieu, the Bollywood film Bawaal (2023), and the Hollywood refugee noir film The Glass Wall (1953). Academics at all levels of professional experience are welcome, from advanced PhD candidates through full professors. No undergraduate writing will be accepted, and unaffiliated scholars should have a record of academic publication.

If interested, please email with your idea for a chapter and a brief vita. Formal proposals (including a 250-word abstract and working bibliography) will be due by August 1, 2026.