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StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry | Substack

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StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry | Substack

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I use data to understand how the film industry works and then share that to help filmmakers get their films funded, shot and seen. Click to read StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry, by Stephen Follows, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

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title StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry | Substack
description I use data to understand how the film industry works and then share that to help filmmakers get their films funded, shot and seen. Click to read StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry, by Stephen Follows, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
url https://stephenfollows.com/

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  • [H3] Recent posts
  • [H3] Filmmakers' Roadmap
  • [H3] Horror Deep Dive
  • [H3] Crowdfunding Masterclass

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Are movies becoming more simplistic? Internal Passing Juice
Stephen Follows External Passing Juice
What do movies get wrong most often? Internal Passing Juice
How one-star and ten-star votes break IMDb's user score Internal Passing Juice
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How many Hollywood movies are made outside America? Internal Passing Juice
Was Harvey Weinstein thanked more often than God at the Oscars? Internal Passing Juice
Which colours dominate movie posters and why? Internal Passing Juice
How the film industry's new shape is an amazing opportunity for filmmakers Internal Passing Juice
Why the film business is considerably riskier than it used to be Internal Passing Juice
What film professionals can learn from A24's business model Internal Passing Juice
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You’re right about woke movies… and also wrong Internal Passing Juice
Risk mitigation and casual nihilism were the main themes at the 2026 European Film Market Internal Passing Juice
My YouTube channel is live! Internal Passing Juice
What Berlin’s market programme says about the film industry in 2026 Internal Passing Juice
Does the timing of reviews predict whether a film is any good? Internal Passing Juice
What makes people never want to rewatch a great film? Internal Passing Juice
A bigger market is emerging for independent films worldwide Internal Passing Juice
Do famous actors earn more on Cameo than less famous ones? Internal Passing Juice
What modern movie franchises can learn from the enduring success of The Lord of the Rings Internal Passing Juice
How many films employ an Intimacy Coordinator? Internal Passing Juice
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Horror Deep Dive Internal Passing Juice
Filmmakers' Roadmap Internal Passing Juice
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Crowdfunding Masterclass Internal Passing Juice
Film Data Internal Passing Juice
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AwardsDaily's Daily External Passing Juice
Data Science Weekly Newsletter External Passing Juice
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What really drives success in indie filmmaking Internal Passing Juice
Practical advice for indie directors who want to keep making films Internal Passing Juice
Who does what on a film set -118 film crew jobs explained Internal Passing Juice
What indie filmmakers need to know about pacing and film length Internal Passing Juice
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How is the horror genre changing? Internal Passing Juice
What’s the sweet spot for horror movie budgets when considering profitability? Internal Passing Juice
What types of horror movies are the most investor-friendly? Internal Passing Juice
Can horror movies be made on tiny budgets and still succeed? Internal Passing Juice
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24. Mark Kines on running the first film crowdfunding campaign Internal Passing Juice
23. Chris Jones on crowdfunding his way to the Oscars Internal Passing Juice
22. After your crowdfunding campaign ends Internal Passing Juice
21. Running your crowdfunding campaign Internal Passing Juice
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Get the app External Passing Juice
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