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. It was a sister publication of ''

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'', and other periodicals.

History and profile

Launched in 1934 and published monthly, ''Film Journal International'' covered exhibition, production, and distribution, reporting both U.S. and international news, with features on industry trends,

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, and other topics. It was the official magazine of the industry conventions ShoWest, ShowEast, Cinema Expo International, and CineAsia. In 2008, it was based at 770 Broadway,

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. Its last editor and publisher was Robert Sunshine, and the executive editor was Kevin Lally. Its

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, Rebecca Pahle, David Noh, and Doris Toumarkine. Rex Roberts was the associate editor and graphic designer, and as of 2016, Sarah Sluis was the assistant editor/staff writer, a post previously held by Katey Rich. On October 22, 2018, ''Film Journal International'' merged with ''

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* 1934 establishments in New York (state) Film magazines published in the United States Monthly magazines published in the United States Entertainment trade magazines Magazines established in 1934 Magazines published in New York City {{trade-mag-stub