Clear, practical steps that film industry veterans recommend for new filmmakers starting without existing connections.

I crunched the numbers on over 14,000 films to see if video game movies are still the worst rated and to uncover why that is, ...

I interviewed 327 film professionals about what filmmakers get wrong when trying to secure a film distribution deal and then did not hold back with the truth bombs.

Here are nine things filmmakers can learn from Annapurna Pictures’ playbook: Back filmmakers with strong visions. Annapurna ...

The plot summaries of each film were analysed to identify the primary moral messages or lessons portrayed and then ...

This article is part of my Horror Deep Dive series, where I explore the mechanics, trends, and hidden patterns of the horror genre. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of fear, these ...

This article is part of my ‘Big Ideas’ series, in which I explore the evolving landscape of the film industry. Each instalment combines data, research, and analysis to go deep on a trend, idea or case ...

Last week George Clooney did something almost unheard of in Hollywood. He voluntarily stepped away from a genre that still might have him. Speaking to 60 Minutes, he said: “Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m ...

This article is part of my Horror Deep Dive series, where I explore the mechanics, trends, and hidden patterns of the horror genre. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of fear, these ...