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About FilmBook
FilmBook (Film-Book.com) is an independently owned entertainment industry publication covering movies and television. Founded in 2008 and based in the United States, FilmBook publishes film and TV show reviews, movie news, TV news, streaming news, trailers, editorials, and podcasts. The publication also provides on-the-ground coverage from major industry events.
FilmBook is referenced by The New York Times and The Atlantic, is an IMDb NewsDesk Partner, and is included as an official source in Google News and Bing News.
Editorial Standards
FilmBook is committed to accurate, fair, and independent coverage of the film and television industry. Our editorial policies reflect established journalistic best practices across our movie news, TV news, film reviews, TV reviews, trailers, podcasts, and festival coverage.
Editorial Independence
FilmBook maintains full editorial independence. Advertising, promotional partnerships, and sponsored content—when present—are clearly labeled and do not influence editorial decisions, reviews, or coverage.
Review & Screening Disclosure
FilmBook may review films and television programs seen through advance screeners, festival screenings, or press invitations. Access is provided at the discretion of studios, distributors, festivals, or publicists and does not influence editorial opinion or review outcomes.
Corrections Policy
Errors are corrected promptly and transparently. Readers may report factual errors or request corrections via our contact page: https://film-book.com/contact/.
Ownership & Funding
FilmBook is owned and operated by Polyperchon LLC, a privately held U.S.-based company. Revenue may be generated through advertising, sponsorships, affiliate programs, and promotional partnerships. When content is sponsored or created in partnership with a brand, FilmBook discloses that relationship clearly within the article.
Editorial decisions—including reviews, ratings, and coverage priorities—are made independently and are not influenced by advertisers or commercial partners.
“FilmBook” is a registered trademark in the United States.
U.S. Trademark Registration No. 6918424.
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Rollo Tomasi
Rollo Tomasi is the founder of Film-Book.com, ProMovieBlogger.com, and MuscleInvesting.com, projects he launched after studying eCommerce in business school. He will receive an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University in 2026 and is developing FictionMFAGuide.com, a forthcoming resource designed to help prospective students strengthen and refine their MFA applications.
A former writer for Empire Movies, Tomasi has extensive experience covering film and television. In addition to writing for Film-Book, ProMovieBlogger, and Muscle Investing, he oversees editorial strategy, copyediting, staff management, backend operations, site finances, and social media publishing. He also works directly with publicists, actors, and companies on press coverage, promotions, and media campaigns.
Position: Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Head Writer
Coverage Location: CT / NYC
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Thomas Duffy
Thomas Duffy is a graduate of the Pace University New York City campus, a Critics Choice Association film critic, and has been an avid movie fan all of his life. In college, he interviewed film stars such as Minnie Driver and Richard Dreyfuss as well as directors such as Tom DiCillo and Mark Waters. He is the author of nine works of fiction available on Amazon. He’s been reviewing movies since his childhood and posts his opinions on social media.
Position: TV / Film Critic, News Writer
Coverage Location: New York, NYC
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Festival & Event Coverage
FilmBook publishes reporting, reviews, and on-the-ground coverage from film festivals, television festivals, and industry conventions. Our festival reporting includes events such as Sundance, Tribeca, Venice International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, London Film Festival, and other major regional and international showcases.
Browse our latest festival coverage here: Film Festivals and event reporting here: Conventions.
History
FilmBook began in January 2008 as an independent movie news website created to publish timely coverage of theatrical releases, trailers, and film criticism. What started as a small editorial project steadily expanded as readership grew and more contributors joined the publication.
In 2009, FilmBook faced a major operational setback that threatened the site’s future. The full account of what happened—and what was learned from it—can be found in the series below:
- The Fall and Rise of a Website: Prologue
- The Fall and Rise of a Website: The Situation
- The Fall and Rise of a Website: The Result
- The Fall and Rise of a Website: What was Lost
- The Fall and Rise of a Website: What was Learned
After rebuilding, FilmBook transitioned to a more professional platform and broadened its editorial scope. Over time, the publication expanded its coverage to include film and television news, streaming coverage, editorials, podcasts, and reporting from major festivals and conventions.
In 2011, FilmBook launched its first custom site build for Film-Book.com and was accepted into IMDb as a NewsDesk Partner.
As FilmBook grew, it expanded on-the-ground coverage from film festivals and developed ongoing audio programming through its podcasts. The site also broadened its contributor network and increased its publishing output across multiple editorial desks.
In 2020, FilmBook upgraded to a newer, more professional platform and continued expanding its editorial output across movies, television, and streaming coverage.
Today, FilmBook continues to evolve, remaining focused on accurate reporting, critical analysis, and high-signal coverage across theatrical, television, and streaming releases.