2008 Publisher’s Statement

Dear Colleague:

MovieMaker is the nation’s leading magazine on the art and business of making movies and the most widely-read magazine on independent film in the world. Founded in 1993 as a small regional publication in the Pacific Northwest, the magazine currently enjoys an international bimonthly distribution of 54,000, a readership of more than 160,000 and a direct subscribership of more than 14,000 and growing. The magazine’s award-winning Website, http://www.MovieMaker.com, has been called “one of the most popular movie sites on the World Wide Web.” The site receives more than 1 million visitors per year. MM’s Hands-on Pages, our companion online newsletter, is e-mailed to more than 300,000 subscribers every month.

MovieMaker’s core readership is comprised of all levels of working moviemakers; editorial content satisfies this constituency by reporting from the independent, digital and studio sectors. Feature article topics include moviemaking techniques and “how to,” trends, technology and new product updates. The magazine has wide cross-over appeal as well, and enjoys a loyal special-interest consumer readership. Content is directed at the audience as well as the artist through intelligent discussion of quality contemporary independent and studio films and classic cinema. The mix of criticism, behind-the-scenes accounts of the business of moviemaking and in-depth interviews with the world’s leading actors, directors, cinematographers, producers, screenwriters and editors make MovieMaker a perennial favorite.

MovieMaker's Cooperative Program: Introduced in 2004, MovieMaker’s Cooperative Program offers businesses of all shapes and sizes (festivals, film schools, associations, film offices and independent businesses) the chance to become a true partner with our organization. For less than the price of one single print advertisement, your Cooperative membership entitles you to a package of benefits, including multiple print ads, editorial coverage, Website exposure at MovieMaker.com, complimentary subscriptions for your clients and much more.

MovieMaker's Guide to Making Movies: First published in 2003, MovieMaker’s annual Complete Guide to Making Movies is the only national production resource guide for independent moviemakers. Packed with how-to articles, tips and advice from some of the world’s most successful indie moviemakers, the Complete Guide to Making Movies offers an increased circulation, a six-month newsstand life and bonus distribution at some of the world’s top film schools (where it has even been integrated as part of the curriculum). Bonus circulation: 65,000 copies printed for this special issue!

MovieMaker's New Products/The Future of Moviemaking: The future of moviemaking is not just a topic we cover here at MM—it’s the theme of an entire annual issue of the magazine. First published in 2006, The Future of Moviemaking takes a look at the topics, trends and technologies affecting and impacting today’s moviemakers. From the latest on the digital revolution to tips and advice from today’s most exciting moviemakers, The Future of Moviemaking issue is the place to put your company on the cutting edge. Bonus circulation: 65,000 copies printed for this special issue!

MovieMaker.com: It’s not all about the printed word on paper here at MovieMaker. Our companion Website, http://www.MovieMaker.com, boasts more than 1 million visitors per year, serves over 12 million ad impressions per year—and is growing every day. Our Website also offers several promotional opportunities you cannot find in our print edition, including our Hands-on-Pages (HOP) newsletter, a series of exclusive Q&As with some of the world’s most celebrated moviemakers, as well as our monthly NEWSFLASH and FESTFLASH e-newsletters, offering more than 85,000 opt-in readers listings of the film industry’s biggest news and events. Also, check out the exciting, brand-new features on our site, including blogs, news and our upcoming streaming “MovieMaker on the Move” interview series with some of the world’s best-known moviemakers!

To find out how MovieMaker can help your business grow, I urge you to contact our longtime representative, Ian Bage, today. Editor Jennifer Wood and all of us here at MovieMaker look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Yours sincerely,
Timothy E. Rhys
Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
MovieMaker Magazine

Associations, Film Schools & Film Offices:
Ian Bage
New Marketing Services
800/677-4424

Independent Businesses:
Marjorie Bage
New Marketing Services
800/951-0767

Festivals:
Ingrid Skjelstad
New Marketing Services
800/669-6348