On the Circuit

Independent film distribution made simple.

The newsletter 35K+ monthly readers choose to talk about films. TFS connects cinema to the conversations that matter now. Weekly essays that make you the smartest voice in every party, plus regular takes from readers to chew on.

Entertainment for good - Your guide to the best of socially relevant movies, series, and campaigns. Filmmaking for Change - Develop, produce, and release social impact projects.

Home of the Weekly Directed By Women Viewing Guide. Here you will find writing about films directed by women, silent cinema, and other esoteric (mostly) film related stuff.

An inside perspective on the Film/TV/Streaming Industry from a veteran seeker of truth of more than 30 years

The business of entertainment

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

A movement to reclaim the means of distribution for independent storytellers

Where pop culture deep dives mingle with quality conspiracy theories, lifestyle highlights, and trending water cooler gossip

We need a vibrant alternative to mainstream culture, especially a non-dependent cinema ecosystem. Let's build it together & examine what got us here in the first place -- including how we can each build our own sustainable & generative creative practices.

The intersection of Hollywood and Technology by the founder of Amazon Video.

For filmmakers to find new ideas and actionable insights on indie film distribution, from the industry's top minds.

Trying to figure it out, like everyone else...

We decode the business of independent filmmaking, film and TV series production, financing strategies, packaging, and distribution. Big picture analysis of the entertainment media landscape. Come join us!

Writing about all things film: filmmaker spotlights, industry trends, festival deep dives, and film-tech innovation. Built with love (and data) by Hiike—the platform matching films with their perfect festivals.