Here’s a list of magazines and websites that pay contributors for film reviews. Many also accept reviews of television shows, literature, music, or other arts. Be sure to study each publication carefully before submitting a pitch or article. Keep in mind that payment is not guaranteed, and may need to be negotiated. – Erim Akpan

The Sunlight Press is an online journal that publishes reviews of movies, television, books, short story collections, essay collections, and art. They also publish fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and “reflections by artists on their craft.” The journal prefers work that examines the way people turn toward light and hope, or how they respond to darkness and navigate unknown spaces. You can learn more about their contributor guidelines here.

Screenrant publishes movie and tv reviews as well as news, interviews, and list articles. They prefer content that provides “unique insight that engages everyone from casual entertainment lovers to hardcore movie buffs,” with a focus on geek culture. You can apply to become a contributor here.

Cineaste publishes film and book reviews. It is a quarterly magazine that offers a social, political, and aesthetic perspective on cinema. Contributors are paid up to $45 for film reviews, short articles, essays, or sidebar interviews, and $90 for feature articles or interviews. There are detailed submissions guidelines about the type of content that fits the magazine’s style.

Paste Magazine publishes reviews of films from a variety of genres. It focuses on “all things geek,” including movies, video games, music, books, technology, and more. Payment is unspecified but is provided within three weeks of publication. Read their submission guidelines here.

Slant magazine publishes reviews of films, music, plays, and books. They also publish interviews, lists, retrospectives, and festival coverage. Learn more on their submissions page.

Cracked publishes list-style humor articles about movies, books, pop culture, gaming, and other areas. Writers must join the site’s writers forum, pitch ideas in a particular format, and work with editors to shape the idea of an article to ensure it fits the tone of the site. They pay $150 per article for a writer’s first four articles and $250 for each article after that. You can read more about their submission guidelines here.

Culture Eater is an Australia-based digital magazine that publishes reviews of films, television, video games, literature, and other areas. Payment is $25-100 for feature submissions. You can learn more about them here.

Into the Void is a quarterly digital and print magazine with four reading periods each year. They publish reviews of feature length films, documentaries, novellas, novels, short story collections, creative nonfiction collections, and music. They prefer reviews of work that was recently released but occasionally make exceptions for obscure works of art that “deserve another moment in the spotlight.” There is a limited number of fee-free submissions accepted in each period, so it is best to submit as close to the beginning of the reading period as possible. Writers are paid $5 CAD per printed page and one copy of the magazine. Submissions are read blind. You can learn more by reading their submission guidelines.

Cleo is a digital journal that publishes original and innovative pieces on film with a feminist slant or focus. Submissions are accepted three times a year when a theme is selected. The website has an extensive archive which allows writers to get a feel for the style and subject matter the journal prefers. The amount that contributors are paid depends on the current level of funding, but rates from the past year ranged from $50-125 CAD, varying by category. Read their submission guidelines to learn more.

Antithesis is an annual arts and humanities journal that publishes reviews of film, performances, books, exhibitions, and other arts. They typically only accept submissions from people based in Australia, but writers living overseas can submit pitches as well. Contributors are paid $50 and a copy of the magazine. You can read their submission guidelines for more details.