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A newsletter focusing on the evolving film festival circuit, new trends in distribution and keys to maximizing success. Create the ideal strategy for your film, and advance your career.
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Avg Likes
17.6
Engagement Rate
0.03%· ~18 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Media
0.03% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Public |
| This Friday! Alchemy in Venice - World Premiere at Newport Beach Film FestivalAnd Closing Night at the Awareness Film Festival in Santa Monica SundayOct 14, 2026 | Public |
| The Current: Many Ways ForwardRethinking the rules and finding new opportunities in independent filmOct 13, 2026 | Public |
| The Current: Finding Your PeopleWhy participation may matter more than popularityOct 5, 2026 | Public |
| The Current: Getting Them ThereFrom understanding moviegoers to building an audience that shows up.Sep 29, 2026 | Public |
| The Current: Filmmaking From the Ground UpNext Blueprint Lab Begins September 24th — A Few Spots RemainSep 21, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| The Current: Thinking AheadMore ideas for navigating festivals, audiences, and distributionSep 14, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| The Current: A Labor of LoveThe work, craft, and changing business of independent filmSep 7, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| The Current: Filling the SeatsWhere exhibition opportunity meets filmmaker initiativeSep 1, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| NonDē Film Part III: The Next 10 QuestionsFinish the film, strengthen your partnerships, and prepare your audience for releaseAug 28, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Oct 19, 2026
Usually publishes Sun, Mon, Tue
1.4 posts/week avg
Media Pricing
$6/mo median
Below average(-17%)
Monetization Readiness
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70K places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.
Posts per Week
1.4
median: 2.5
Publishing Consistency
73/100
median: 73/100
Subscribers
70K
median: 4K
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Publishing Pace
Weekly
Consistent
Category Rank
#32 of 474
in Media
Engagement Trend
Declining
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