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Recommended by Stephen Follows

The Call Sheet is your weekly source for events for NYC Filmmakers – building community & collaboration between creatives

RetroClassic Movies

Dedicated to promoting knowledge & appreciation of Classic Movies!

The Popcorn List

By TPL

An annual survey of highly enjoyed feature films without domestic theatrical or digital distribution, recommended by festival programmers from across the US.

Uncarved Path

By Jakub Chlouba

A space where adventure filmmakers find tools, stories, and connection to grow their craft — and their path.

The Filmmaker Press

By Caleb Shaw

The place where we become better filmmakers and people.

AI Cinema By Elettra Fiumi

AI Filmmaker & Educator

Future Film Coalition

By Abby Sun

We envision a transformed landscape for U.S. independent filmmaking where audience demand, innovative policy and regulation, and revitalized entrepreneurial activity supports a diverse array of artists and film professionals.

Screenwriting With A View

By KL Martin

Retired Pro Athlete | Fmr Councilman | Filmmaker | Screenwriter | 35mm Photographer | Red List ||7 ft| Director: YOU SHOULD SMILE MORE , THE HIT and others

Cinema Lumière

Diane - la newsletter mensile del Cinema Lumière

The Filmmakers Tribune

The Filmmakers Tribune is a platform based in Maryland, USA, dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the work of filmmakers.

Film London's UPstream

By Film London UPstream

UPstream is an innovative IP showcase from Film London which platforms exciting early-stage projects from film and TV, games, publishing, podcasters, graphic novels, theatre and animation for producers and development executives across film, TV and games.

The Anonymous Production Assistant

By TAPA

Former PA and assistant, now I've climbed the Hollywood ladder and want to help others do the same.

Damian - Screenwriting for all

Crafting from dawn to dust

Data Tinkerer

The latest updates on data science, data engineering and data analysis - for free!

Movies & Musings

My personal Substack

ScreenwritingU

The worlds best online screenwriting courses.

D'A - Festival de Cinema de Barcelona

By D'A Festival Cinema Barcelona

Notícies a l'entorn i més enllà del D'A - Festival de Cinema de Barcelona

One Moorer Substack

By JAMES MOORER

Real talk and industry insights from screenwriter, bestselling author, and literary manager James Moorer.

Dear Producer

A one-of-a-kind place where producers share their knowledge, build community, and provide mentorship for the next generation of filmmakers.

An essential resource for film producers navigating the independent film landscape

- Stephen Follows

Luke Talks Movies

Luke Talks Movies is by Luke who talks about movies.

Black Women Directors

By Danielle A. Scruggs

A film and culture newsletter from Black Women Directors, featuring curated picks, archival gems, and cultural deep dives into the work of Black women and nonbinary filmmakers.

Bang-Bang

A show about war movies, with an anti-imperialist twist. Hosted by Van Jackson and Lyle Jeremy Rubin—military vets, antiwar advocates, film junkies.

Email Dot Com

By Dispatch

a traveling website

Creative Screenwriting Magazine's Substack

Creative Screenwriting Magazine is the place to read screenwriter interviews, craft and business articles. For full articles visit https://www.creativescreenwriting.com

The Industry

Daily Film & TV News Direct to You.

Essential reading for filmmakers and industry pros covering news, trends, and talent.

- Stephen Follows

From The Yard To The Arthouse

By Decarceration

Cinema And Criminal Justice

On screenwriting and more

By Javier Melendez Martin

On screenwriting and more

Shore Scripts - Screenwriting Tips and Articles

Shore Scripts is a screenwriting platform that helps emerging writers breakthrough into the Film & TV Industry.

Inclusive Magic

By Sanj

Storytelling, philosophy and inanity with a focus on comparative experience and finding what unites the seemingly disparate.

Style on Set’s Substack

By heather

Where fashion meets storytelling. At Style on Set, I explore the fusion of personal style, the history of fashion, and costume design in film and television.

The Cinema at the End of the World

By Kyle T

Bi-weekly/weekly essays examining culture, cinema, the zeitgeist, and our current moment of social and political chaos and uncertainty.

Tepper Talks

By tepper

If you're not a nepo baby or from generational wealth but want to work in the film/tv industry- welcome! I'll be sharing my screenwriting journey and industry musings along with best practices I've learned in assistant life + as a film marketer.

Practical, insightful and refreshingly honest advice on breaking into and surviving the film business.

- Stephen Follows

Willow and Thatch Period Dramas: Movies & Television

By The Willow and Thatch Team

A newsletter about the best period dramas, where and when you can watch the movies and TV series we love - and why you'll want to. For fans of British costume dramas on television, historical films, literary adaptations and beyond.

The go-to source for period drama lovers who want news, reviews, and recommendations.

- Stephen Follows

The StatSheet

Home of the collections of writings from aspiring broadcasters providing in-depth sports coverage from coast-to-coast

Machine Cinema

... Or How We Learned to Stop Fearing Robots and Love Getting Creative

Movies Are Therapy

By Kit Lazer

TV and Film news and reviews from Kit Lazer, a guy who built a cult following by being passionate about movies and bad jokes.

Ink-Stained Wretch

By Nick Kolakowski

Nick Kolakowski on crime fiction, bleak movies, weird history, and other fun stuff; paid subscribers also have access to exclusive fiction!

Intrepid’s Movies

By Intrepid Movies

Intrepid’s Movies Substack

LUNA’s Substack

By LUNA X: The film admirer

My personal Substack

souvenir ce

By Karina Longworth

Writing on film and culture by Karina Longworth, creator of the You Must Remember This podcast

FilmmakersWorld Newsletter

Discover the craft behind filmmaking! Exclusive stories, creative insights, and standout work from the FilmmakersWorld global community. Stay inspired, join the conversation!

Lifting The Curtain

By Christine Ahanotu

A Hollywood producer envisioning the future of the film industry.

So much invaluable, practical advice for filmmakers and film professionals. A gem.

- Stephen Follows

Made in Ethiopia Film

When a massive Chinese factory complex attempts a high-stakes expansion in rural Ethiopia, three women in search of prosperity have their faith in industrialization tested to the limit. Follow our website: madeinethiopiafilm.com.

What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

By Michael Jamin

I'm a TV writer/showrunner. (King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, Tacoma FD) I share my knowledge on the craft of writing, creativity, as well as my forthcoming work.

A veteran TV writer shares wisdom on the craft and business of screenwriting.

- Stephen Follows

cinemabyizzy

By izzy ౨ৎ

curated recommendations, articles and reviews; all things film ♡

Alessia’s cultural blog

By Alessia Vannini ♡

Welcome to my personal space ;) Here I will publish articles about cinema, music, literature, art and much more. Do not forget to subscribe to my newsletter!

8 Above with Jon Reiss

By Jon Reiss-8Above

Independent film distribution made simple.

Greg's Blu-Rays A to Z

Do these movies Stay And Play or Go Away?

@andrewchen

By Andrew Chen

Venture capital in tech, entertainment, and AI

STARF*CKER

By Liz Goldwyn

Buckle up kiddos and get ready for story time, Hollywood style. I’m Liz Goldwyn & this is Starf*cker