Cinmaa community

Have a story?

Every filmmaker has one. So does everyone who has sat in the dark and been changed by a film.

Cinmaa publishes essays, craft breakdowns and behind-the-scenes stories from filmmakers, critics and cinema lovers everywhere. Tell us yours.

What we publish

Essays
Close readings of a scene, a film or a filmmaker.
Craft breakdowns
How a shot, a cut or a sound was made, from people who made it.
Behind the scenes
Production diaries, festival journeys and the making of short films.
World cinema
Film cultures and industries that deserve a wider audience.

How it works

  1. Send a short summary using the form.
  2. We reply within two weeks, whether or not it is a fit.
  3. If it is, we edit it with you and publish under your name.

Submit your story