Authors and their collaborators
In the world of film criticism and movie enthusiasts, one platform stands out - Letterboxd. This innovative platform, which allows users to log, rate, and review films, is run by a dedicated team of cinephiles, each with their unique tastes and expertise.
Based in California, Aaron Jones is one of the co-founders of Letterboxd. As the CTO, Jones brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, having viewed over 10,000 films. His critical analysis can be found on CinemaWaves, where he offers insightful commentary on both contemporary releases and timeless classics.
James Carneiro, another co-founder, is involved in product and design at Letterboxd. His love for cinema was sparked while searching for used copies of Bergman flicks and bootleg concert footage at Disc Replay. Today, Carneiro is a film critic for Letterboxd, with a particular fondness for Italian neorealism, American underground film, and films that use cinema as a method of interrogating power structures.
Hailing from North Wales, Max Palmer is a writer for Letterboxd and has worked in engineering roles at the company. His admiration for films developed at a young age, receiving Pinnochio on DVD for his third birthday. Palmer has a special affinity for shocking and underground films, but enjoys a wide range of films, from the works of David Lynch to Hayao Miyazaki.
The journey of Letterboxd began when Milan Dujic, originally from Serbia, developed an obsession with the evolution of film. His passion for cinema and history led to the creation of CinemaWaves, which later evolved into the platform we know today as Letterboxd. Dujic, who is now the CEO of Letterboxd, self-taught himself about cinema by watching several thousand films and reading about it whenever possible.
While the publicly available search results do not provide a definitive, comprehensive list of Letterboxd team members or their specific roles, common knowledge up to mid-2024 reveals that Dujic is one of the co-founders and CEO of Letterboxd. Aaron Jones is a co-founder and CTO, James Carneiro has been noted as a co-founder involved in product and design, and Max Palmer has worked in engineering roles at Letterboxd.
These dedicated individuals, each with their unique backgrounds and passions, make up the core team behind Letterboxd. Their shared love for cinema drives them to continuously improve and innovate the platform, providing a space for film enthusiasts worldwide to share their thoughts and connect over their shared passion.
Film enthusiasts can find insightful comments on movies and TV shows from Letterboxd team members, such as Aaron Jones, who offers critical analysis on CinemaWaves. James Carneiro, another co-founder, shares his love for Italian neorealism, American underground film, and films that question power structures on Letterboxd. Additionally, Max Palmer, a writer for Letterboxd, showcases his appreciation for shocking and underground films, ranging from David Lynch's works to those of Hayao Miyazaki.
