Movie Review Writer
Freelance Movie Review Writer (Independent, Cutting-Edge & Eclectic Cinema)
emote · Part-Time · Freelance
Are you the kind of film lover whose playlists swing from arthouse to Afrofuturism, from micro-budget indies to provocative festival gems? Do you light up when cinema fearlessly pushes into complex personal, social, or political terrain? If your conversations are equal parts film theory, culture critique, and emotional anthropology — we want you.
We’re seeking a Freelance Movie Review Writer with sharp insight, a bold voice, and an eclectic palate to craft compelling, original reviews for a growing editorial platform centered on boundary-breaking storytelling.
What You’ll Do
- Watch and analyze a diverse range of films — independent, international, experimental, and culturally urgent titles.
- Write engaging, thoughtful reviews that explore plot, craft, cultural context, and the deeper questions a film raises.
- Deliver clear, concise, beautifully structured writing with a distinctive point of view.
- Identify emerging filmmakers, movements, and visual languages that deserve attention.
- Pitch review ideas, thematic essays, and features that align with our mission.
Who You Are
- A passionate cinephile with eclectic taste — someone who genuinely loves diving into unconventional and intellectually challenging work.
- Curious, adventurous, and unafraid to take a strong stance in your writing.
- Deeply interested in films that explore identity, politics, society, and personal transformation.
- Knowledgeable about independent film, festival circuits, genre experimentation, and contemporary cinematic trends.
- Able to write clean, polished copy on deadline.
- Open to collaboration, but confident in your creative instincts.
Bonus Points If You…
- Have experience with cultural criticism, journalism, or arts writing.
- Follow directors, cinematographers, and movements shaping today’s visual culture.
- Have familiarity with global cinema and non-Western storytelling traditions.
- Can connect the dots between film, music, art, and sociopolitical moments.
Compensation & Workflow
- This is a freelance role paid per assignment.
- Flexible schedule — pitch and write on your own time.
- Opportunities for recurring work as the platform grows.