The Janitor Diaries alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Likely audience: Acting students

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Hollyweird with Colby Day publishes weekly essays on film production, screenwriting, and directing, alongside career advice for filmmakers. The newsletter covers topics ranging from documentary aesthetics and audience…

Likely audience: Screenwriters

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

a bleak little furrow in Creation – a high wall and a shadow – an evolving Thing... – new fiction twice monthly, plus poetry, criticism, assorted ephemera

Likely audience: film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Getting Personal with Doug Block publishes first-person essays and interviews focused on documentary filmmaking, distribution, and funding strategies. The newsletter targets independent filmmakers and industry…

Likely audience: documentary filmmakers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Mediabistro publishes weekly industry news covering mergers, layoffs, AI impacts, and specific production trends for media professionals.

Likely audience: Media industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Hmm That's Interesting publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, pop culture critiques, and interviews with cultural figures. The publication targets readers interested in literature, media criticism, and…

Likely audience: comedy enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Doc Voices publishes weekly interviews with documentary filmmakers and industry professionals covering topics like mentorship, representation, and production challenges. The publication targets audiences interested in…

Likely audience: Documentary filmmakers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Female Lead publishes culture-focused essays, interviews, and investigative reports centered on women's health, journalism, and historical fiction. The publication mixes long-form feature stories with…

Likely audience: mental health professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Hope For Film publishes long-form essays, interviews, and industry analysis focused on the economics, culture, and labor conditions of the film and television sectors. The publication targets filmmakers, industry…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Good Riddance publishes personal essays and cultural critiques focusing on relationships, pop culture, and modern identity struggles. The publication mixes analytical film reviews with introspective narratives about…

Likely audience: moviegoers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Andrew Doyle publishes a weekly newsletter featuring essays on film criticism, media censorship, AI safety, and cultural commentary, primarily targeting an audience interested in UK politics and contemporary culture…

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Not Special publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural observations, and curated recommendations covering topics like grief, social media trends, and seasonal lifestyle. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Book clubs, book events, podcasts. Formerly Warscapes magazine 🇵🇸🍉

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts and documentary viewers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: Antony Loewenstein publishes a series of personal narratives and reports on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Gaza humanitarian crisis, and related global politics. The content is exclusively authored by Loewenstein and…

Likely audience: Independent journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

The unvarnished, naked truth about living, working, loving, moving, and surviving in a woman’s body. Winner of the 2025 Webby Award for Best Independent Publisher and two-time 2026 Webby Award Nominee for the same…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

From recent posts: Peachy Keenan's Extremely Domestic publishes weekly essays on film criticism, political satire, and social trends targeting readers interested in cultural commentary and media analysis. The publication mixes personal…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Exploring the practical implications and spiritual basis of biodynamic regenerative agriculture.

Likely audience: Biodynamic farmers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Poche cose

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Seeing Through Film publishes film reviews, director interviews, and essays on aesthetics and art criticism for an audience interested in independent cinema and visual media analysis.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Les castings rémunérés dans tes mails !

Likely audience: Casting directors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

Likely audience: screenwriters

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: BUG ME! publishes a mix of short film promotions, fashion design essays, and streetwear brand announcements. The publication targets independent cinema enthusiasts and fashion industry professionals interested in…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: SNAKE publishes weekly design-focused content including film criticism, architectural reviews, and furniture auctions. The publication targets enthusiasts of interior design and architecture through curated articles…

Likely audience: Auction collectors

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