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That Final Scene

Sophie, Ted Hope, Dan Schindel
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The newsletter 35K+ monthly readers choose to talk about films. TFS connects cinema to the conversations that matter now. Weekly essays that make you the smartest voice in every party, plus regular takes from readers to chew on.

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  • Sophie

    Ex-film marketer who believes films belong to everyone, not the discourse™. Founded That Final Scene to write about their endings, evolved to explore how cinema shapes the lives we live. Contact: [email protected]

  • Ted Hope

    A producer on over 70 films, studio exec on over 60, Ted launched Amazon’s foray into feature film production. His memoir/handbook "HopeForFilm" is available for your reading pleasure.

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    Former associate editor at Hyperallergic, continuing freelance writer.

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