Below is a list of ten existing film publications. This research will educate me on the conventions of magazine covers and will give me a clear idea of what I will have to include on my own magazine cover. Over the years Film magazines have been developed and grown, this has resulted in many new types of film magazines that cater to every film lovers needs, for example take Total Film. This magazine primarily focuses on big budget Hollywood films and A-list actors, in contrast to "Total Film" is "American Cinematographer" which unlike Total FIlm, focuses on the arts and crafts of cinematography. By looking at all these magazines I hope to get a better idea on the variety of magazines my future film could appear on the cover of, and what conventions I will have to embed on my own magazine cover.
TOTAL FILM
Total Film is a British film magazine which has been running now for thirteen years, Total Film magazines are released once a month, and focus on big Hollywood productions, Hollywood A- list stars and film reviews. As you can see this edition of Total Film has actor Tom Cruise as its main dominant central image. This magazine would appeal to anyone interested in big budget Hollywood films and top Hollywood actors.
Sight&Sound
Sight and Sound is a British monthly film magazine which is published by the BFI, Sight and Sound was first published in 1932 and has been running ever since. Sight and Sound specialises in content on Independent film and International film, rather than film on general release such as Hollywood blockbusters.
EMPIRE
Empire is a British film magazine published monthly. It is the best selling film magazine in Britain and is also published in other countries such as America, Australia, Turkey, Russia, and Portugal. Empire specialises in big budget Hollywood movies, film reviews and A- List actors similarly to 'Total Film'. Empire was first published in 1989 and today outsells there rivals 'Total Film' by over two-to-one in sales.
Film Review
Film review is a monthly British film magazine which was first published in 1950 and continued until 2008, like many other film magazines, Film Review specialised in features on new films, articles about actors and directors and film reviews, unfortunately the magazine did not last as it was forced off the shelves by other film publications such as Empire and Total Film.
HOTDOG
Hotdog was a British film publication which had upcoming film reviews and interviews with actors as well, however like many other film publications, Hotdog stopped publishing in november 2006 due to competitors in the industry and due to the many owners of the magazine itself.
SHIVERS
Shivers was a UK based magazine which was first published in 1992, this particular publication was dedicated to Horror movies, television shows and literature, the magazine produced eight publications a year and finally stopped publishing in may 2008.
Little White Lies
Little white lies is a monthly British independent film magazine which features writing, illustration and photography related to cinema. The first issue was released in febuary 2005. Little White Lies is known for its unusual yet eye catching front covers.
American
Cinematographer
American cinematographer is a bi-monthly magazine first published by the American society of cinematographers on November 1920. The magazine focuses on the art and craft of cinematography, covering demostic and international film productions. The magazine include a wide range of contet, from interviews with directors to historical articles on cinematography.
MOVIE MAKER
MovieMaker is an American magazine focusing on the art and business of making movies, with a special emphasis on independant film. Movie Maker was first published december 1993. Feature article topics include movie making techniques and "how to" collums. content is directed at the audience aswell as the artist through discussion of contempary independant and studio films.
STARBURST
Starbusrst is a British Sci-Fi film and television magazine. This picture on the left is Starburst's first edition, which was published november 1st 1997. Starbusrt as a magazine focus primarily on sci-fi content, such as new upcoming films or television series and interviews with Sci-Fi directors. Starburst like many other film publications is published once a month.
