To some, the roles of screenwriter and producer can seem very different. The former is primarily rooted in the imaginary ...

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

In the 20th century, this was a reasonably consistent figure, staying between 37 and 41 on a decade-long basis. However, in ...

We are truly in a golden era for horror filmmaking. The number of horror films being made is at an all-time high, and more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...