Film Fugitives is a hub for reviews, explainers, character analyses, lists, and furiously opinionated discussions on movies and TV shows. A paid article requires in-depth content with expert knowledge on films. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.
Journey Into Cinema is a website focused on ''exploring the outer edge of film.'' They are always looking for new voices to write articles for them. According to their write for us page, payment is 8 cents (Euros) a word. They are not always open to submissions. To learn more, refer to this page.
Documentary magazine is a quarterly print journal by the International Documentary Association (IDA). The magazine is dedicated to “covering the art, craft, and business of documentary films.” They publish “interviews with filmmakers, festival dispatches, news items, reported investigations, open letters, critical essays, trend pieces, legal analysis, practical guides for documentarians, updates from IDA, and other essential updates.” According to their guidelines, they pay from $100 to $1,000 per piece. To learn more, refer to their guidelines.
IndieWire is an online publication that features film and TV news, interviews, reviews, and industry analysis. They are especially interested in stories about minorities, unusual business dealings, and craft stories related to various below-the-line fields. According to their guidelines, the standard rate for their essays and reported pieces begins at $300. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
Layered Butter is a magazine about “art, design and the movies.” They build each issue of the magazine around a particular abstract theme/genre/director/actor. They have previously indicated to be open to “other aspects of formal analysis and cultural criticism, interviews, essays, etc,” and according to a deleted tweet, they pay $100-$500. Their submissions page have been removed, but they still have a form especifically for writers available. To visit the form, refer to this page.
Independent Cinema Office is “the national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibitions throughout the UK.” The ICO blog brings the latest ideas from the world of cinemas and film festivals, as well as industry updates, best practice tips, opinion pieces and interviews. According to their guidelines, they pay 19p/word for articles of 800 to 1,200 words. For details, refer to their blog guidelines.
Sight & Sound is “the UK’s oldest film publication and an internationally respected voice in film criticism and journalism.” They are looking for features that expand their readers’ awareness and understanding of film and wider screen culture, and for reviews, writers with ''a deep understanding of cinema and screen culture who can cut through to the essence of what the director, writer, actor is trying to achieve and bring a wider cultural context to their analysis.'' According to their guidelines, they pay £120 for every 1,000 words. For details, refer to their pitch guide.
Certified Forgotten is a podcast in which film critics Matt Donato and Matt Monagle “unearth the most memorable horror films that feature five or fewer reviews on RottenTomatoes.” Articles should be between 1,000 and 1,200 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay $75 per article.
ALL ARTS is a multimedia platform that covers visual art, theater, dance, film, music, literature, and more. They have previously indicated to be seeking thoughtful writing about art, culture and community, and a strong preference is placed on reported pieces and essays. Current information on submissions is unclear. According to an old tweet, their pay varies based on the story type, but their minimum threshold for a non-reported 400-word post is $250. To contact them, refer to this page.
Digital Spy is the United Kingdom’s biggest TV and movies site. They offer news on TV, movies, soaps, showbiz, music, games, and tech. According to a payment report from 2018, they paid $0.16 per word for a 500-word feature. Read their pitching guide here.