On the Circuit
Jon Fitzgerald, Courtney RomanoA newsletter focusing on the evolving film festival circuit, new trends in distribution and keys to maximizing success. Create the ideal strategy for your film, and advance your career.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 148 | Subscribers | Read | onthefestcircuit.substack.com |
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Authors
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Slamdance co-founder Jon Fitzgerald is the author of Filmmaking for Change: Make Films That Transform the World. And Founder of Cause Cinema & Cause Pictures.
Writing, directing, & producing NonDē films. Organizing the NonDē 50 Films Project, contributing to FilmStack Daily Digest, and making my feature directorial debut in 2026.
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