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This article is part of my ‘Insider Insights’ series, in which I explore what industry professionals really think and do, combining large-scale surveys with deep data analysis to uncover hidden ...

This article is part of my ‘Big Ideas’ series, in which I explore the evolving landscape of the film industry. Each instalment combines data, research, and analysis to go deep on a trend, idea or case ...

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