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Turning 57 Today: Hugh Jackman

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Turning 57 Today: Hugh Jackman

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[on comic books] I never read comics as a kid, and when I was slipped the comics under my trailer door, Bryan Singer didn’t want us to read them, and I was amazed at how helpful they were, the images more than the story.

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Turning 33 Today: Josh Hutcherson

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Turning 33 Today: Josh Hutcherson

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As an actor, you imagine every single day on set. So, as we already use our imaginations every day anyway, we just have to stretch it out just a little bit farther and imagine that

Watch the best of new films from around the world today by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial going to on Roku, FireStick, and your Itune (app)) As an actor, you imagine every single day on set. …

Turning 25 Today: Mia Threapleton

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Female Feedback Film Festival @femalefilmfestival.bsky.social · 19h

Turning 25 Today: Mia Threapleton

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“My mum and I are extremely different when it comes to the ways that we prepare… I mean, we’ve got different brains; we’re different people”.

Watch the best of new films from around the world today by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial going to on Roku, FireStick, and your Itune (app)) “My mum and I are extremely different when i…

WILDsound Writing Festival Submission Manager

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Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Submittable Writing Deadlines: October 12th

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LOVE Poetry Contest (FREE)
1pg. TRUE CRIME Screenplay Festival
1pg. MYSTERY Short Story Festival
TRAGIC COMEDY Stage Play
FEMALE Writers Short Story
SCI-FI/FANTASY Novel
ANIMATION Screenplay

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Daily Stage Play Festival Contests @stageplaycontests.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Stage Play Festival Deadline (Oct. 12th): TRAGIC COMEDY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest

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Submit your 10 Page Play, 1 Act Play, or Full Stage Play.

SUBMIT your STAGE PLAY Today You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks

WILDsound Writing Festival - TRAGIC COMEDY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

This festival contest is brought to you by the Festival for Comedy: www.festivalforcomedy.com I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were, nothing short...

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Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Novel Festival Deadline (Oct. 12th): FANTASY/SCI-FI Novel Contest

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We specialize in showcasing Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

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Daily Screenplay Festival contests @dailyscreenplays.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadlines (Oct. 12th): ANIMATION Screenplay Contest

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Screenplay Festivals occur every single month. Submit your animation geared script.

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters
#animation

FEEDBACK Romance & Relationships Festival

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Daily Short Story Deadlines @shortstorycontests.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Short Story Festival Deadline (Oct. 12th): FEMALE Writers Short Story Contest

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Submit your FEMALE Written Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video

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Romance & Relationships Film Festival @romancefestival.bsky.social · 13h

October 2025 ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIPS Festival Testimonials.

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Relationships with the festival are amazing, Feedbacks are highly professional and helpful, Promotion is great. Feeling more home than home !

#romance #filmfreeway #filmfestival

This is a HYBRID film festival with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the fi...

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October 11th – Today in History (SNL premiere, Famous Shatner “Twilight Zone” episode premieres)

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Comedy FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival @comedyfilmfestival.bsky.social · 1d

October 2025 TORONTO COMEDY Festival (5 STAR) Testimonials.

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Terrific read on my script, did a tremendous job! Great feedback and suggestions. Enjoyed meeting them and had fun on the podcast. Heartily recommend the Toronto Comedy Film and Screenplay festival.

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Daily Free Film Festivals @freefilmfestivals.bsky.social · 1d

Watch Today’s FREE Festival: Best of EXPERIMENTAL Shorts Festival

Watch the festival at 8PM EST FOR FREE by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial using the link, or go to www.wildsound.ca

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WILDsound Writing Festival @wildsoundwriting.bsky.social · 1d

October 11th – Today in History (SNL premiere, Famous Shatner “Twilight Zone” episode premieres)

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Top moments in entertainment history today. October 11th. #1 – 1963 William Shatner stars in “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” episode of CBS anthology series “The Twilight Zone&#8…

Turning 49 Today: Emily Deschanel

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Thriller/Suspense Film Festival @thrillersuspense.bsky.social · 1d

Turning 72 Today: David Morse

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Disturbia was a surprise. And I don’t know why I was surprised, because I knew when I was asked to do it that there were good people involved. D.J. Caruso and Shia LaBeouf and Carrie-Anne Moss. And Spielberg who was producing it.

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Festival Reviews .org @festivalreviews.bsky.social · 1d

Turning 49 Today: Emily Deschanel

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(discussing her food as a child) No sugar cereal. Hot dogs with no nitrates. We weren’t allowed to have McDonald’s. When the babysitter came, we could have Kraft macaroni and cheese.

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Happy Birthday Michelle Trachtenberg (1985-2025)

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Female Feedback Film Festival @femalefilmfestival.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday Michelle Trachtenberg (1985-2025)

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My confidence comes from me, Michelle, as a person. I don’t necessarily believe that I will act and be a lead forever, but I want to continue to act for a long time. I love to do what I do.

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Turning 48 Today: Matt Bomer

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Turning 48 Today: Matt Bomer

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I just do my work and live my life. There’s always that volume knob of people’s voices and speculation. But I found you can turn it as low as you want. I have a great family and people in my life.

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Experimental/Dance/Music Festival @dancemusicexper.bsky.social · 1d

Watch the DANCE Shorts Festival (in case you missed it)

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WILDsound broadcasts a unique film festival every single day of the week, showcasing the best films from around the world. Enjoy a growing library of independent films, original screenplay, novel, s...

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Experimental/Dance/Music Festival @dancemusicexper.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: EXPERIMENTAL, DANCE & MUSIC Festival

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Honored to be a selection and award winner! Fantastic festival that goes above and beyond most others, including audience feedback, interviews, podcasts and communication with the organizers.

YOUNG ADULT Screenplay Festival – Deadline October 11th

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Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 11th): YOUNG ADULT Screenplay Contest

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Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the YOUNG ADULT Festival.

The top YOUNG ADULT Festival and Contest in the World today!

A FilmFreeway preferred festival: Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the YOUNG ADULT Festival. The top YOUNG ADULT Festival and Contest in the World today! – 0ffers…

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TRUE CRIME Novel Festival – Deadline October 11th

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Today’s Novel Festival Deadline: TRUE CRIME Novel Contest
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Submit your TRUE CRIME Book by the deadline.

Detail the actions of people affected by or associated with a crime. They often explore the motivations and psychological factors behind criminal behavior

Submit your TRUE CRIME Book by the deadline. True crime novels detail the actions of people affected by or associated with a crime. They often explore the motivations and psychological factor…

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Daily Short Story Deadlines @shortstorycontests.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Short Story Deadline (Oct. 11th): TRAVEL Short Story Contest

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A travel story is a piece of writing that describes a location, its people, culture, and customs. It can also be a narrative of a journey that provides information about the area.

WILDsound Writing Festival - EXPERIMENTAL STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

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Daily Stage Play Festival Contests @stageplaycontests.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Stage Play Festival Deadline (Oct. 11th): EXPERIMENTAL Stage Play Contest

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Submit your 10 Page Play, 1 Act Play, or Full Stage Play to the Festival.

SUBMIT your STAGE PLAY Today You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks

This festival contest is brought to you by the Experimental/Music Festival: www.experimentalfilmfestival.com I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were...

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