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I’ve quizzed a number of film industry professionals on various topics. I went back through the conversations to pick out all ...

I dug through 7,423 Amazon patents related to video and found the ones most likely to change how filmmakers approach ...

I logged the fates of 27,000+ lead characters to uncover how death on screen has shifted by genre, decade, and cause.

Yesterday, Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. He claimed that international tax incentives were draining American productions from US soil and accused ...

Netflix’s patents offer a rare glimpse into the future that major streamers are building for film and television. While much of the industry debates box office figures and windowing, Netflix’s filings ...

Last week I was re-watching The Conversation (1974) with friends, and we all noted just how different the sound design felt to modern movies. The analogue tape machines stood out, but so did the ...

Over the years, I’ve asked thousands of filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and festival directors what helps people get the most out of attending a film festival. Be clear on why you're going. Write ...

After two decades in the worlds of filmmaking, film analysis and film education, the same questions come up time and time again. Many people follow a similar path from wannabe rookie filmmaker through ...

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 ...