Independent Film Journal

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Film Journal International
White letters on a black background. The "o" in "Journal" is a globe design.
Front page nameplate
CategoriesMotion-picture industry
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherMediabistro Holdings
Founded1934
Final issue2018
CountryUnited States
Based inNew York City
LanguageEnglish
Websitefilmjournal.com
ISSN1526-9884

Film Journal International was a motion-picture industry trade magazine published by the American company Prometheus Global Media.[1] It was a sister publication of Adweek, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and other periodicals.[1]

History and profile

Launched in 1934 as The Independent (Independent Theatre Owners Association newsletter) and published monthly, the journal covered exhibition, production, and distribution, reporting both U.S. and international news, with features on industry trends, movie theater design and technology, screen advertising, and other topics. In 1946 it was renamed the Independent Film Journal,[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] then later The Film Journal, and then in 1996 Film Journal International.

It was the official magazine of the industry conventions ShoWest, ShowEast, Cinema Expo International, and CineAsia.

In 2008, it was based at 770 Broadway, New York City, New York. Its last editor and publisher was Robert Sunshine, and the executive editor was Kevin Lally. Its film critics included Lewis Beale, Frank Lovece, Maitland McDonagh, Rebecca Pahle, David Noh, and Doris Toumarkine. Rex Roberts was the associate editor and graphic designer, and as of 2016, Sarah Sluis was the assistant editor/staff writer, a post previously held by Katey Rich.

On October 22, 2018, Film Journal International merged with Box Office Pro, effectively ending the journal.[12]

See also

References

  1. Clyde Philip Rolston; Amy Macy; Tom Hutchison; Paul Allen (November 19, 2015). Record Label Marketing: How Music Companies Brand and Market Artists in the Digital Era. Taylor & Francis. p. 453. ISBN 978-1-134-70555-9. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  2. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1955. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  3. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1955. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  4. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1954. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  5. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1953. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  6. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1952. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  7. "The Independent Film Journal". New York: The ITOA Independent, Inc. 1944. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via archive.org.
  8. "Independent Film Journal, Vol 1". Independent Theatre Owners Association, Inc. 1937. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via New York Public Library, books.google.com.
  9. "Independent Film Journal, Vol 42". Independent Theatre Owners Association, Inc. 1958. Retrieved November 26, 2025 – via New York Public Library, books.google.com.
  10. "Group WOuld Ban Film Stars on Air – Independent Theatre Owners Demand Producers Stop Practice as Harmful – See Blow to Popularity – Say Many Sound Like High School Students Reciting in Squeaky Voices". nytimes.com. August 31, 1939. Archived from the original on November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  11. "Harry N. Brandt is Dead at 75; Head of a Movie-Theater Chain". The New York Times. June 5, 1972. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  12. "Boxoffice Magazine and Film Journal International Announce Merger". BoxOfficePro.com. Box Office Co. October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

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