Is the golden age of Writer-Producers coming to an end?

To some, the roles of screenwriter and producer can seem very different. The former is primarily rooted in the imaginary world they are creating, whereas the latter needs to tackle all limitations and ...

The most comprehensive case study of the horror genre ever. The horror genre dissected, analysed and laid bare. Using data on every horror film ever made, a data-driven dive into everything from ...

So much invaluable, practical advice for filmmakers and film professionals. A gem. Jon and his team have done so much to help filmmakers over the years. this is just one of many, many awesome bits of ...

What are the most popular days for film festivals?

You will no doubt have heard of the tragic incident on the set of ‘Rust’ last week. Right now it seems that Alec Baldwin fired a weapon he incorrectly believed to be blank firing, unintentionally ...

I use data to understand how the film industry works and then share that to help filmmakers get their films funded, shot and seen.

Recently, both Catherine Rampell from the New York Times and Ted Hope have published interesting data on genres. Catherine Rampell looked at how audiences and critics typically rate genres differently ...