We believe in encouraging budding/amateur/aspirational writers. Cinema Escapist welcomes writers and editors who share our passion toexplore and connect the world through a cinematic lens. We are extremely proud and super excited to announce our Contributors Program! high search volume, awards buzz, upcoming theatrical release, etc.)? If you havent heard back in five business days, assume we are not moving forward. We do not want either of us to waste our time. If its written with passion, its going to go live. However, if your article is published between 10th -15th of a month, your payment will be scheduled for the next month. How does your topic advance our mission to explore and connect the world through a cinematic lens? If you have a completed article, please attach it as a Google document. If you are working on a news article make sure the topic is fresh. As of now the decided pay per piece is mentioned below. There are two ways to write (or edit) forCinema Escapist: 1. However, please note, these figures are subject to change without long intimation. Dont worry, we wouldnt ruin the soul of your writing. Please visit the links below to learn more about our open staff positions: Dont see the position youre looking for, but still interested in joining theCinema Escapiststaff? You will be informed of the same. In our own way, we have made this happen with our well-thought-out articles, honest reviews, engaging tutorials and amazing news coverages from across the world befitting the standard of the cinema realm. We generally expect staff members to contribute at least one article per month and operate in a proactive, self-sufficient manner. The above price is the minimum pay. If we find your pitch/article to be really great we might pay you more. We are committed to publishing quality articles on Indie Shorts Mag, so that might result in occasional rejection of pitches that dont meet our guidelines or set standards. We are building an army of spiritual warriors, and you can be an integral part of this revolution. What evidence do you have for this (ex. Were happy to work with anyone who has intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn. Since the dawn of 2015, Indie Shorts Mag has been helping filmmakers and cinephiles alike in their tryst with cinema. Finally! Lastly, there is going to be some paid opportunities as well, just not now, keep your passion alive, become one of us and your efforts will be rewarded in time. Indie Shorts Mag is a publishing agency that works within the short film circuit. Indie Shorts Mags Contributors Program is an initiative by Indie Shorts Mag to involve film lovers and seekers like yourself to be a part of our journey. Explore and connect the world through a cinematic lens. A Backlink to your blog/website. This depends on the type of content you submit. After the 90 days duration, you may re-publish the article with the following note. We want serious contributors who are actually passionate about writing quality content. Beyond writing ability, we seek individuals a desire help usexplore and connect the world through a cinematic lens. A feedback will be provided upon request, for the same. Besides reviews, we host film festival news as its a known fact that the film festival buzz is unmissable and we ensure you arent left behind! News: Will be published immediately (within 12-16 hours). Over these years, we have also received hundreds of articles from you, some of which made it to the publishing. We cannot guarantee a response to every pitch. Why is your topic relevant and interesting right now? Cinema Escapistaccepts pitches for both completed articles and ideas not yet written. Lets be respectful to each others time and standards. As a rule, the subject of film dissertations is a movie. If your article is time sensitive, please ensure to highlight that while submitting. Let us know if you want to contribute regularly, we will provide you login credentials for High on Films. We are building an. If youre serious about your writing, this could be your chance to honing your skills! This is not a fixed price. We are an all volunteer run organization and do not have funds to pay contributors. Please note, blacklisters will not be given any access to our program(s) in future. Writing for HoF takes more than just writing skills, it takes passion. Writing for HoF takes more than just writing skills, it takes passion. If youre interested in cultivating managerial skills, we also have editorships available for certain sections. For example, if your article is published on 13th June, your payment will be made on 15th July. This includes Hollywood blockbusters, arthouse, independent, world cinema, anime, horror and the weird and wonderful. Join our staff as a writer or editor Please read below for more d Our team works tirelessly to help promote, publicize and market your short films that deserve the shout-out! Pitch a one-time contribution 2. We review short films, documentaries, music videos and web series, amongst others. Access to films from some of the most prestigious film festivals in the world like Toronto Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, Tribeca Festival, and Cannes. Readers from across the globe. We want you to write for us. We stand out amongst the short film review sites for being multi-diverse & global in our platform and reach. We are looking for Original Content, not published anywhere else on the internet. All Images Property of their Respective Owners. We are still in the process of finalising the remuneration. However, please note that, at Indie Shorts Mag, we value original and quality driven content above anything else. If you are someone who honestly loves cinema for its existence, we want you to join us in our sacred mission of spreading cinematic enlightenment. Non-news: Will be added to our editorial calendar; it will then be published on the soonest available date. Bonus! High on Films is not a website; it is a shrine, where we worship Cinema. If you feel so, please write to us about it using the form below and we might consider it! Choose a subject for your dissertation on film. However, please bear in mind that our editors reserve the right to make minor changes if required to match our editorial style. Use of unparliamentary language is non-permissible. So, let us talk about possible film dissertation ideas. Note that, currently, none of our staff receive monetary compensation. If relevanthow will you do it better than other publications who might cover the same topic? Your article must be original. There are certain customary details you should know before you become one of us: We will accept any piece of cinematic writing; it can be a review, an essay, article, film list, character/film analogy or anything even remotely associated with movies. We look forward to hearing from you! We aspire to form a niche for ourselves as the short film magazine that remains the hub for filmmakers & their audience. All Rights Reserved. A succinct pitch that answers the following five questions: What topic do you plan to address, and what is your argument? In case of reviews, do send us the link to the film. Your article should not have been previously published elsewhere, including on a personal website or blog. If your only purpose is to get an easy SEO backlink, go somewhere else. High on Films is not a website; it is a shrine, where we worship Cinema. High on Films selling point is content and nothing else, a backlink on HOF is going to bring quality traffic to your own website. Plagiarism is a sin, and there is no place for sinners in our shrine. Were interested in original, unpublished articles. Being a staff member provides a chance to learn about the inner workings of a growing publication, and also affords strong networking opportunities. If your article is accepted and published, you will not be allowed to republish it anywhere else, not even on your own personal blog for a duration of 90 days after its date of publishing. So, please be open to constructive criticism and redrafting, if required. Your suggestions are highly valued. We will accept any piece of cinematic writing; it can be a review, an essay, article, film list, character/film analogy or anything even remotely associated with movies. We accept anything which revolves around short films and documentaries. In our own way, we have made this happen with our well-thought-out articles, honest reviews, engaging tutorials and amazing news coverages from across the world befitting the standard of the cinema realm. Note that you still need to do the pitch. Payments will be made on the 15th of every month, once the article is published. If you have a pitch, email pitches [at] cinemaescapist.com. If Cinema Escapist welcomes writers and editors at all stages of their careers. Whilst you will be given complete creative liberty, our editors will monitor your work and provide a constructive guide to helping you improve upon your craft. Here, we accept articles and reviews from you, our readers with a remuneration for our selected contributors! We want you to write for us. Just email join [at] cinemaescapist.com with the subject line Find me a position at CE! and explain how you think you belong. Were not particularly interested in covering Hollywood or English-language movies. Proofread your article before sending it to us. There are two ways to write (or edit) forCinema Escapist: Please read below for more details on both options. If your pitches are constantly rejected by our team, please take the hint! If you write for us, we can give you the platform to unleash your passion for writing, through reviewing, previewing and debating all kinds of films. There are certain customary details you should know before you become one of us: Copyright; High on Films. Write for Us Since the dawn of 2015, Indie Shorts Mag has been helping filmmakers and cinephiles alike in their tryst with cinema. You should have a very strong grasp on the English language. You will be advised to incorporate and/or remove certain content as per the requirement of Indie Shorts Mag. We understand, writing is an art in itself and requires nurture. Were happy to work with individuals who have a global mindset, intellectual curiosity, and strong aptitude for writing. If your pitch doesnt fit our readers interest, then its a dead end. Only proceed with completing the article after getting the green signal from us. No worries! At a high level, how do you plan to develop/justify that topic/argument? Use the subject line Pitch: {Article/idea title} and include the following within your email: Please keep the following points in mind: Cinema Escapist has dedicated community of volunteer staff members whoget access to advance screeners, exclusive filmmaker interviews, and other incentives. However, one of the most difficult things you should do before actually starting to write your film dissertation is to pick out a worthwhile film dissertation idea. There just werent any guidelines for you to follow, so you simply didnt know the kind of content we were willing to consider. Along with your content, send us your Author Bio, a little introduction about you in no more than 100 words. Merchandises: We have T-shirts, Posters, Books and all those cliched but cool merchandises, that we might just send your way, once in a while. Are we missing something? Kindly mention if it is time sensitive. It will be run through our plagiarism checker and offenders will be blacklisted. This article was originally published on. We dont have a limit on the number of articles you wish to submit. Your pieces length should, at least, be 700 words. Every article/contribution made by you will carry your byline, the credit of which will solely be yours to cherish! But, that ends today! Collectively, through our website and Social Media Platforms, your words will reach a million people every week. However, there were plenty that couldnt make it to the desk, and wed like to take the blame for it. To make it clear, please find the list below. We hold the right to edit your workif needed. Before working on the full article, please pitch the concept to us. Grammatical errors will not be pardoned!