Getting Personal with Doug Block alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Getting Personal with Doug Block (PBS Independent Lens, documentary filmmaking and film festivals). The closest matches are Hope For Film, LaChelle Rising and Anthony Kaufman’s Substack. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Getting Personal with Doug Block

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…

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    Hope For Film27K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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

    2 shared topics

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    LaChelle Rising 2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: LaChelle Rising publishes interviews, event announcements, and cultural reflections focused on independent film, music events, and community infrastructure. The publication targets audiences interested in Brooklyn…

    Likely audience: Independent filmmakers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    Honest thoughts and analysis about films and documentaries, film distribution, film festivals, and the independent film industry from journalist, author, professor, and programmer Anthony Kaufman.

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

    Film Journalism and Interviews

    Likely audience: Actors and directors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    A movement to reclaim the means of distribution for independent storytellers

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Mediabistro61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 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

    1 shared topic

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    Ask E. Jean56K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Never let them steal your joy!

    Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Doc Voices44K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 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

    1 shared topic

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    Cause Cinema33K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Cause Cinema publishes curated lists and essays on independent, documentary, and auteur films for an audience interested in the film industry and creative resilience. The publication features watchlists, thematic…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Le Dispatch22K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 7 days ago

    Your weekly dose of entertainment from the French Movie & TV Business

    Likely audience: Film producers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts and documentary viewers

    1 shared topic

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    Antony Loewenstein18K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 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

    1 shared topic

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    Ladyparts15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 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

    1 shared topic

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    Blank Check14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Blank Check publishes niche film reviews, festival dispatches, and industry news covering topics like horror cinema, Hollywood mergers, and Martin Scorsese retrospectives. The publication mixes curated movie lists with…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Biodynamic farmers

    1 shared topic

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    A RABBIT'S FOOT 11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    For those interested in a cerebral companion to the world of film and arts.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Portrait: The Rough Cuts publishes weekly industry updates covering media mergers, streaming service leadership changes, awards season results, and entertainment job listings. The publication targets professionals and…

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    BUG ME!10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 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

    1 shared topic

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    field notes nyc9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Field Notes NYC publishes weekly lists of cultural events, including film screenings, book launches, and art exhibitions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The publication serves New York residents seeking a…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast publishes weekly episodes featuring interviews with legal experts, journalists, and activists discussing First Amendment history, campus censorship, and media freedom. The content…

    Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: CINEMA VERSES with Ari Gold publishes essays on independent filmmaking, music history, and cultural critique, featuring author Ari Gold's personal reflections and industry insights. The publication targets an audience…

    Likely audience: Film festival attendees

    1 shared topic

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    DropFrame8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: DropFrame publishes Italian-language articles on documentary filmmaking, wedding and real estate photography, AI prompt engineering, and productivity. The publication mixes practical technical guides with industry event…

    Likely audience: Documentary filmmakers

    1 shared topic

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