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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

A movement to reclaim the means of distribution for independent storytellers

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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 9 days ago

From recent posts: MOVIEPUDDING publishes film reviews, festival guides, and cultural essays covering independent cinema, concert films, and specific directors like Michael Sarnoski and Anthony Bourdain. The publication targets cinephiles…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Nothing Bogus publishes independent film news, festival updates, and production opportunities through reviews, interviews, and lists. It serves an audience interested in indie cinema, documentary filmmaking, and…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Buttered Popcorn publishes diary-style film festival dispatches and practical guides for attendees of the New York Film Festival, focusing on screenings, logistics, and local dining near Lincoln Center. The publication…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

I am an educator and filmmaker from Lafayette, Louisiana. I am here to share my journey into taking control of my work through micro-budget filmmaking.

Likely audience: film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

Festival de cinema jove de Barcelona

Likely audience: Film festival attendees

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

Weekly stories, ideas, and insights on Africa’s film and entertainment business landscape.

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

From recent posts: Acquired Cinema publishes film festival reviews and critical essays on international cinema, specifically targeting cinephiles and industry professionals. The content focuses on in-depth analysis of festival selections…

Likely audience: Film critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Never let them steal your joy!

Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: For The People publishes a newsletter and zine focused on public library funding, community organizing, and civic engagement issues across the United States. The content mixes policy analysis on municipal budgets with…

Likely audience: Public library patrons

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago

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

Likely audience: Film producers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

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

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

You were taught to shrink. Here's where you learn to take up space.

Likely audience: community organizers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Portrait: The Rough Cuts publishes entertainment industry news covering studio mergers, streaming leadership changes, film festival deadlines, and job listings. It targets film and television professionals tracking…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Field Notes NYC is a weekly cultural events newsletter covering New York City. Its content cycles through recurring formats: listings of free and ticketed arts, film, lectures, and community workshops, alongside…

Likely audience: Community organizers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Monthly updates with all the best tips and advice from IconicRiviera.com about the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Monaco, & Provence, France. (Aussi disponible en français.)

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Welcome to Crime and Enlightenment™—a newsletter that begins in jail, but doesn’t stay there. Drawn from my time teaching behind bars, these stories reach outward: toward human connection, the slow work of…

Likely audience: literary critics

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