How popes have gone from distant icons to complex characters on screen, revealing as much about filmmakers as about faith ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building a filmmaking career without industry contacts can feel impossible. To explore practical solutions, I spoke to 327 experienced industry professionals. I asked them exactly what step they would ...

Horror is one of the most reliably profitable genres, but not all horror movies turn a profit. One key factor influencing ...

Cinemas have had a tough time of things recently. The rise of working from home, COVID-19, plush home cinemas, and streaming platforms offering instant access to massive libraries of movies, are all ...