This editorial policy governs texts published through the Javanmard Cinema editorial project.
JP Independent Journal functions solely as a submission and correspondence platform.
Editorial Policy
Javanmard Cinema / Editorial
1. Scope of the Project
Javanmard Cinema’s editorial project is not a news outlet and does not provide balanced or neutral coverage.
This platform exists to document:
decisions made under pressure
compromises within filmmaking systems
mechanisms of survival in constrained environments
Texts published here are position-based records, not reports.
2. Editorial Independence
The editorial project operates independently from:
governmental institutions
political organizations
sponsors or advertisers
festivals, markets, or lobbying bodies
Editorial decisions are made solely by the editorial team of Javanmard Cinema.
Independence does not imply neutrality.
It implies freedom from external authority.
3. Submissions
Submissions are accepted on a proposal basis only.
We do not commission texts, assign topics, or request coverage.
Submitted texts must:
originate from direct experience
demonstrate accountability to the subject
avoid promotional or defensive language
We do not accept:
film reviews
festival reports
press releases
marketing or advocacy texts
4. Editorial Review
All submissions undergo editorial review.
Review focuses on:
clarity of position
internal coherence
responsibility of claims
Review does not aim to:
neutralize the author’s stance
align texts with an institutional ideology
soften discomfort or controversy
Editorial feedback may result in:
revision requests
structural edits
rejection
Editorial decisions are final.
5. Authorship & Responsibility
Authors retain authorship of their texts.
By submitting, contributors acknowledge that:
they are responsible for the content of their writing
texts reflect personal positions, not institutional statements
publication does not imply endorsement by Javanmard Cinema
Anonymous submissions are not accepted.
6. Compensation
At this stage, contributions are voluntary.
No publication fees are charged
No financial compensation is guaranteed
As the project develops, symbolic or limited compensation may be introduced when resources allow.
Any compensation is discussed individually and transparently.
7. Frequency & Publication
This is a low-frequency editorial project.
Publication is selective
Regular output is not guaranteed
Silence is considered an editorial decision
8. Comments & Engagement
Comments are generally disabled.
This platform is not intended for public debate or discussion threads.
Texts are published as records, not conversation starters.
9. Legal & Ethical Boundaries
We do not publish:
defamatory content
direct accusations against identifiable individuals without evidence
texts that expose third parties to unnecessary risk
Editorial discretion may override publication even when a text is compelling.
10. Revisions & Removal
Published texts may be:
corrected for factual errors
removed if legal or safety concerns arise
Removal does not imply disavowal or denial.
11. Changes to This Policy
This policy may evolve.
Changes will apply prospectively and will not retroactively affect previously published texts.
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Editorial Team
JP Independent Journal
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