South by Southwest (better known as SXSW) is a festival like no other. It’s a sprawling, high-energy convergence of film, music, and tech that transforms Austin into a whirlwind of screenings, panels, ...

If you are familiar with horror movies, you probably already recognise their popularity and financial success. But when you ...

The Oscars have gendered acting awards but not in other categories, so I looked at 9,530 individual nominations since 1929 to ...

And so ends another European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. One of my missions while out there was to talk with as many people ...

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This is a series in which I explore major shifts in the film industry and how they could shape the next decade. These pieces combine research, analysis, and forward-thinking insights for film ...

This article is part of my Filmmakers' Roadmap series, offering practical, career-focused advice for filmmakers looking to get ahead. Whether you're breaking in, levelling up, or navigating industry ...

Note: This week I will be at the Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market. If you want to grab a coffee, drop me a line. Last year I published a study which showed that sex on screen has declined ...

A $5 million horror film can sit at the sweet spot between indie grit and Hollywood polish, proving you don’t need a ...