The Drift alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Drift (Music biopics, Hollywood and Rock stars). The closest matches are TheFutureParty, The Making Of and The Ankler. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Drift
The Drift is a magazine of culture and politics.
- Music biopics
- Hollywood
- Rock stars
- Film production
- 1
beehiivDaily · last post yesterday
From recent posts: TheFutureParty publishes a weekly mix of tech news, consumer behavior analysis, and pop culture trends for a general audience interested in business and lifestyle. Content ranges from venture capital deals and AI…
Likely audience: Hollywood executives
2 shared topics
- 2The Making Of274K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind-the-scenes of today's top films and TV shows.
Likely audience: content creators
1 shared topic
- 3The Ankler148K subscribers
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The industry, unspun.
Likely audience: Hollywood executives
1 shared topic
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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
I've been publishing this newsletter for 30 years. I share what I'm thinking about, working on, and a curated list of art, films, events, & books that I love and I think you will too.
Likely audience: Women's rights activists
1 shared topic
- 5اهتمامات مبعثرة30K subscribers
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- 6StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry14K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
I use data to understand how the film industry works and then share that to help filmmakers get their films funded, shot and seen.
Likely audience: Film industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 7Dear Producer12K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Dear Producer publishes career advice, industry interviews, and strategic guides for filmmakers and producers navigating independent distribution, festival circuits, and Hollywood employment. Content ranges from…
Likely audience: Independent filmmakers
1 shared topic
- 8The OSVerse10K subscribers
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Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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Likely audience: filmmakers
1 shared topic
- 10BUG ME!10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 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
- 11MACRO Works8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: MACRO Works publishes a mix of film reviews, music roundups, celebrity lifestyle features, and industry interviews for a culture-focused audience. The content spans topics from cinema history and social issues to new…
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 12Crewdson Trail Log8K subscribers
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From recent posts: Crewdson Trail Log publishes retrospective essays, interviews, and visual projects focused on photographer Gregory Crewdson's work with American suburbia, ski resorts, and cinematic still imagery. The publication…
Likely audience: Fine art collectors
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A Fundamentally Different Way to See, and to Know - Start With No-Thing Is the Distilled Whisper. Soul Biographies the Filmic Evidence. Inner View the Profoundation.
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Folk from the past, folk from the present, folk for the future
Likely audience: Cultural historians
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- 15Post Games7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Post Games publishes weekly interviews with indie developers, film directors, and authors alongside reviews, history pieces, and podcast episodes covering video game culture, adaptations, and industry news. The…
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 16Josh Encinias7K subscribers
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Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
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1 shared topic
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Likely audience: Aspiring audio engineers
1 shared topic
- 19That Final Scene5K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
From recent posts: That Final Scene publishes film criticism, including reviews, essays on cinema culture, and ranked lists of movie endings, targeting an audience interested in film analysis and industry commentary. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: Cinema enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20This Too4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026
From recent posts: This Too publishes long-form essays and interviews centered on disability advocacy, chronic pain management, and assistive technology. The publication features personal narratives, film production discussions, and…
Likely audience: people with disabilities
1 shared topic
- 21The Baobab3K subscribers
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A fresh take on Africa for readers in 131 countries. Three standout stories, three times a week — free and ad-free.
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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1 shared topic
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1 shared topic
- 24AI Creator House2K subscribers
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Original films, series, music, and stories shaped by human imagination and artificial intelligence.
Likely audience: History buffs
1 shared topic
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