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Doing Reel Geographies: Situating Responsibilities and the (In)Visibility of Migration through Short Vertical Films

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  • Paul Hummel
  • Elisabeth Sommerlad
  • Veronika Cummings

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The article addresses the contribution of short vertical films (SVFs) in geographic research contexts. We focus on their potential for countervisibilities and the ethical challenges they pose in fields of potentially higher vulnerabilities, such as migration. This research adds a hands-on perspective to film geography, examining the role of SVF in the study and dissemination of research(ed) practices. Accordingly, we address three inquiries: (1) how SVFs reshape visual logics for online platforms and how they can be integrated into mediatized public geographies; (2) how SVFs serve as a reflexive instrument for exploring visibility dynamics and the grammars of seeing and being seen in the public sphere; and (3) how subaltern groups might benefit (or not) from engaging in SVF projects. Considering our own research with film-based methods in the field of migration studies, we address the potential and challenges of using audiovisual media for geographic inquiry and discuss ethical considerations involved in a reflective and critical approach to the medium and the messages it conveys.

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  • Paul Hummel & Elisabeth Sommerlad & Veronika Cummings, 2026. "Doing Reel Geographies: Situating Responsibilities and the (In)Visibility of Migration through Short Vertical Films," Annals of the American Association of Geographers, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 116(6), pages 1485-1494, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:raagxx:v:116:y:2026:i:6:p:1485-1494
    DOI: 10.1080/24694452.2026.2623951
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