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Contributor Guidelines
POV Magazine Europe welcomes pitches and contributions from writers, critics, journalists, and filmmakers with a passion for documentary cinema. We publish reviews, interviews, festival coverage, essays, and industry analysis.
We pay our contributors. Rates vary by section and word count — please include your rate expectations in your pitch. We are committed to fair pay for quality journalism.
We particularly welcome perspectives from writers based in Europe, and voices that are underrepresented in documentary criticism. We encourage pitches from writers of all backgrounds.
Before You Pitch
- ✓ Read several recent POV articles
- ✓ Check we haven't covered it
- ✓ Have a specific angle in mind
- ✓ Know your word count target
- ✓ Confirm the film is accessible
What We Publish
Reviews
600–900 words
We accept reviews of documentary films currently in release, streaming, or screening at festivals. Reviews should be 600–900 words and include critical analysis beyond plot summary.
Features & Interviews
1,000–2,500 words
In-depth profiles of documentary filmmakers, behind-the-scenes looks at productions, and long-form explorations of documentary culture and history.
Festival Coverage
400–1,200 words
Reports from documentary festivals including Hot Docs, TIFF Docs, IDFA, Sundance, RIDM, Cannes, and DOXA. Pitches must be submitted in advance.
Essays
1,000–3,000 words
Critical essays on documentary form, history, ethics, and culture. We welcome experimental approaches to writing about non-fiction film.
Industry
600–1,500 words
Analysis and reporting on the documentary industry — funding, distribution, streaming, festivals, and policy.
Submit a Pitch
Or email directly: editorial@povmagazine.org