We are looking!
We’re not looking for “writers”. We’re looking for people who already can’t shut up pop.culture
Novastream’s 2026 open beats are live, and each one comes with a specific, regular slot – not a vague “contribute when you can”:
THE OPEN BEATS
– HORROR REVIEWER – one review per fortnight. New release horror, festival oddities, the stuff the big sites sleep on.
– STREAMING RELEASES REVIEWER – one review per fortnight. Whatever just landed on Stan, Binge, Netflix or Prime in Australia.
– FILM REVIEWER – one review per fortnight, your taste, your pick from our screening list.
– SHORT-FORM VIDEO EDITOR – turn our reviews into Reels, TikToks and Shorts. If you can cut a 30-second hook, this is yours.
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY GET
– Press screenings and early access to films, games and streaming shows. Real screeners, real codes, real embargoes.
– Your byline and your face on everything you make.
– A template and an editor, so you’re never staring at a blank page.
– Room to pitch your own ideas – the beats above are a floor, not a ceiling.
THE ONE THING WE NEED
Reliability. One review a fortnight, on time. That’s it. This is a volunteer contributor team, and passion is the currency.
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out the form below with your details and provide an example of a review you’ve written, a video you’ve cut, or an account you’ve run.
If you’ve got a Letterboxd account full of hot takes or a podcast nobody’s paying you for, that counts. Show us.
