Analysis and commentary on the independent and documentary film ecosystem from a longtime nonprofit-sector insider. Issues cover foundation funding strategy, the economics of festival prestige and distribution, and community ownership efforts such as the Letterboxd bid.

Hollywood Gadfly publishes long-form, investigative essays that challenge common beliefs about how the film industry works, such as the Black List and nonprofit labs and grants. Readers get reported analysis, interviews with industry insiders, and multi-part series on how access and privilege shape who succeeds.

Data-driven analysis of the film industry, covering festival selection, studio greenlight models and film marketing. Readers get original research with clear methodology that is aimed at helping filmmakers understand how funding, production and distribution work.

A weekly Friday newsletter from a film industry insider that pairs short, opinionated reviews of new film releases and repertory screenings with album picks. It also offers consulting-flavored perspective on festivals, development, acquisitions and distribution.