Pitch a Story to Film & Stage Magazine

Editorial Submissions

Pitch a Story to Film & Stage Magazine

Help shape our coverage of film, television, streaming, theatre, festivals, animation and the performing arts. welcomes considered pitches from qualified contributors worldwide.

A strong pitch is specific, original and clear about why the story matters now. Tell us what you want to report and how you would approach it.

Submit a Pitch

What we accept

The formats we commission

Film Reviews

Theatre Reviews

Festival Coverage

Interviews

Features

Industry Analysis

Opinion & Commentary

Photo Essays

Video Features

Editorial priorities

What we are especially looking for

Original reporting

Stories built on first-hand reporting, not aggregation of what is already published.

Exclusive interviews

Conversations with filmmakers, performers and decision-makers across the industry.

Festival coverage

On-the-ground dispatches and analysis from major and emerging festivals worldwide.

Underrepresented voices

Perspectives, artists and stories that the wider press too often overlooks.

Emerging talent

Early, considered coverage of the artists and works defining what comes next.

Industry trends

Rigorous analysis of the shifts shaping film, theatre, streaming and live performance.

Submit a pitch

Tell us about your story

The more precise your pitch, the better we can assess it. Include your angle, the sources you can reach and a realistic timeline.

Editors@FilmAndStage.com

Submitting opens your email client addressed to our editors.

Editorial process

From pitch to publication

Pitching does not guarantee a response, commission or publication. Every story is considered on its merits and our current editorial priorities.

01

Review

Our editors read every pitch and assess fit, originality and relevance to our coverage.

02

Response

We aim to respond to pitches we wish to pursue. Volume means not every pitch receives a reply.

03

Assignment

If commissioned, we agree scope, angle, length and timeline with you directly.

04

Editing

Drafts are edited and fact-checked collaboratively to meet our editorial standards.

05

Publication

Accepted pieces are published with your byline and added to your contributor profile.

Editorial standards

The standards every submission upholds