StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry
Is the over-50 action star boom peaking already?
Did Parasite change how audiences think about South Korean cinema?
Nine lessons from almost 100 film self-distribution case studies
Are two-hour movies the new normal?
Why do films have so many producers?
Does one page of a screenplay really equal one minute of screen time?
Can we measure great acting?
What happened to the sound of action films?
How often does one person write, direct, produce, and star in a movie?
Movies have become more intense (but not in the way you think)
3 smart sounding reasons movies feel dumber…er
What does the patent behind Netflix’s acquisition of Ben Affleck’s AI company actually do?
Are movies becoming more simplistic?
What do movies get wrong most often?
How one-star and ten-star votes break IMDb's user score
You’re right about woke movies… and also wrong
Why is there less sex in movies?
Risk mitigation and casual nihilism were the main themes at the 2026 European Film Market
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What Berlin’s market programme says about the film industry in 2026
Does the timing of reviews predict whether a film is any good?
What makes people never want to rewatch a great film?
A bigger market is emerging for independent films worldwide
Do famous actors earn more on Cameo than less famous ones?
What modern movie franchises can learn from the enduring success of The Lord of the Rings
How many films employ an Intimacy Coordinator?
How the film industry's new shape is an amazing opportunity for filmmakers
Why the film business is considerably riskier than it used to be
How much do Oscar nominations help films in theatres?
What rules govern Hallmark Christmas movies?
Are modern movies using flatter lighting than in the past?
Can media coverage predict who wins an Oscar?
What types of films are critic-proof?
Why are modern films framing actors’ faces differently than they used to?
Which films are becoming new Christmas classics?
Does narrative coherence affect a film’s financial performance?
How many film festivals reject films already online?
No-one knows how much movies cost to make anymore
Are movies with fewer producers better?
Does thanking too many people in the credits indicate a movie is bad?
What do film critics think of film festival standing ovations?
Do most film festivals require premiere status?
What’s the biggest barrier to cinema-going?
How is the horror genre changing?
What patterns do profitable films share?
Do standing ovations at film festivals mean anything?
Is 'Go Woke, Go Broke' true for movies?
How much is the average film festival submission fee?
How long is too long for a film festival film?
Which agencies represent the most in-demand directors?
Are directors who went to film school more successful than those who didn’t?
What percentage of top film directors went to film school?
How concentrated is agency power among top movie actors?
Which types of features films are called 'films', and which are called 'movies'?
Which films are slipping out of the canon of 'Best Movies Ever Made'?
Which colours dominate movie posters and why?
What are the most common moral lessons within movies?
How often do movie posters put the names and faces in the wrong order?
What types of films thrive on low budgets but struggle with more money?
Are superhero movies really disappearing?
Which types of movies make money despite receiving bad reviews from critics?
Netflix owns some pretty strange trademarks, and they reveal a lot about the company
How far in advance are movie release dates announced?
Why studios cancel finished films, and who pays the price
What is the busiest day of the year for film festivals?