Overview

The Entertainment Studies Interest Group was established in 2000. ESIG represents a unique niche at AEJMC. It is the only interest group or division that specializes in entertainment studies, including narrative film, experimental cinema, fictional books, fictional television, game shows, new media, popular magazines, tabloid/celebrity journalism, and video games. ESIG provides unique programming and serves as an outlet in the areas of research, teaching and PF&R. ESIG is also a frequent co-sponsor of midwinter conference events geared toward graduate students.