The A24 New Wave

The A24 New Wave is the story of the foundation of the indie film powerhouse that championed new voices and transformed cinema. This comprehensive book explores the A24 way, their business practices, and the great cinema that changed the way movies are marketed and seen. Includes in-depth stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more.

CineJourneys Press and Aaron West announces The A24 New Wave, a new film history book exploring the rise of A24 and the filmmakers who redefined independent cinema. The book was released in May 2026.

The A24 New Wave is the first of two volumes examining the history of this influential studio, written by Aaron West, with a foreword by film and arts critic Adrian Martin.

Pre-order links: https://www.cinejourneys.com/a24book

Covering A24’s formative years from 2011 to 2018, the book traces the company’s rise against the industry status quo and explores the directors, films and techniques that established its identity. From Spring Breakers and Under the Skin to Lady Bird and Hereditary, The A24 New Wave includes in-depth, comprehensively researched stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more. Blending close analysis with broader cultural context, West connects A24’s trajectory to classic directors and film movements through historical interludes, showing how a new generation of auteurs helped blur the line between independent and mainstream cinema. The book examines why A24’s influence now extends far beyond the indie film scene.

Pre-orders through CineJourneys and select retail partners include digital access with supplemental material at CineJourneys, including excerpts, insights into future releases, online classes, and participation in the community.

West’s second volume, The A24 New Normal, is currently scheduled for Spring 2027. This installment picks up in 2019 and examines A24’s move into a more stable era, with a deeper focus on representation and inclusion, and a greater emphasis on the influences shaping this period, particularly highlighting women filmmakers and queer cinema. It also explores how A24 became a model for a new generation of distributors, including NEON and MUBI.

Review copy available upon request.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CineJourneys Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8994752609
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.82 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.12 x 9 inches

Aaron West is a writer, podcaster, and software developer that has studied History and Film Studies. Aaron has pursued his love of film as a hobby, blogging and podcasting for over a decade. Aaron has covered topics such as The Criterion Collection, A24, specific directors such as Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean Renoir, The Coen Brothers, and many more. Aaron built and maintains CineJourneys, a Learning Management System and Project Management web application that primarily facilitates online film-related classes.

Aaron West and Jill Blake launched CineJourneys in 2022 and CineJourneys Press in 2026. They offer online classes taught by renowned critics, professors, and film historians. Additionally they lead a film club community on topics ranging from historical cinema to awards season. The A24 New Wave offers digital companion access on CineJourneys where members of the community can participate in online classes, and film club activities.