Film Retrospective
Thomas Rooke, who runs Film Retrospective (@filmretrospective) from the United Kingdom, makes long-form documentaries on classic rock albums and recording sessions. The channel has about 50,500 subscribers, a median of roughly 24,000 views per video, and posts about 2 videos a month. Sponsored integrations are priced at $500 to $1,000 per video.
Classic rock album documentaries with steady views for music and audio brands
- Median of about 23,700 views per long-form video across the last 30 uploads
- Peak video 'Alice in Chains Chaos behind Unplugged' reached 271,793 views
- Long runtimes of 17 to 30 minutes give ad placements room to sit inside the content
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form documentary, archival-style narration with images, video essay
- Tone
- informative, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 16 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles reference drug-related and mental health topics in artist biographies, such as 'Syd Barrett Goes Crazy' and 'The Sad End of Layne Staley', which are historical documentary content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 51k | 24k | 7 |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent videos
▶John Lennons Recording of Imagine · 66k views
▶When Paul McCartney attacked John through his music · 21k views
▶The Period That Almost Destroyed Paul McCartney · 186k viewsLast three uploads, latest 6 days ago.
Like a time traveling journalist Bringing you all the news from the past. Creating something thought provoking Using current technology to remember and breathe new life into the past It's not important, its entertainment. Sign up to my Patreon for paid promotion contact me at filmretrospective63@gmail.com Thomas Rooke
About Film Retrospective
Film Retrospective is a YouTube channel run by Thomas Rooke from the United Kingdom, with about 50,500 subscribers and more than 12.6 million lifetime views. The channel makes long-form documentaries about how classic rock albums were recorded and the stories of the bands behind them, covering acts such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Videos typically run 17 to 30 minutes, and the channel has posted about two videos per month over the past year.
The audience is estimated to be mostly adults aged 35 and older, with heavy interest in the United States and the United Kingdom. Viewers are likely rock fans who want behind-the-scenes history, though these figures are estimates rather than platform-verified data. Median views of roughly 24,000 per video suggest a loyal, engaged viewer base.
Sponsored integrations are typically priced at $500 to $1,000 per video, which works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads. Brands in music, audio equipment and entertainment that want focused access to classic rock listeners should consider booking this channel.
Written from Film Retrospective's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Film Retrospective can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Film
How much does Film Retrospective charge for a sponsored video?
Film Retrospective typically charges $500 to $1,000 per sponsored video, based on a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views of roughly 24,000. The rate is an estimate from the channel's view data. Brands can compare it with paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30.
What does Film Retrospective post about on YouTube?
Film Retrospective posts long-form documentaries about how classic rock albums were recorded and the history of the bands who made them. Topics include Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, plus artist biographies. Videos usually run 17 to 30 minutes.
How do I contact Thomas Rooke for a brand deal?
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