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Comedy FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival @comedyfilmfestival.bsky.social · 22h

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 · 18h

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 · 22h

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

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

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…

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Thriller/Suspense Film Festival @thrillersuspense.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 23h

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.

Turning 49 Today: Emily Deschanel

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Female Feedback Film Festival @femalefilmfestival.bsky.social · 23h

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.

Happy Birthday Michelle Trachtenberg (1985-2025)

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LGBTQ+ Toronto & LA Film Festival @lgbtlatoronto.bsky.social · 23h

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.

Turning 48 Today: Matt Bomer

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)) I just do my work and live my life. There’s …

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Experimental/Dance/Music Festival @dancemusicexper.bsky.social · 18h

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

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Monthly Subscription - Watch Daily Film Festival

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 · 22h

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.

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Daily Screenplay Festival contests @dailyscreenplays.bsky.social · 22h

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!

YOUNG ADULT Screenplay Festival – Deadline October 11th

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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Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social · 22h

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

TRUE CRIME Novel Festival – Deadline October 11th

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 · 22h

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.

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Daily Stage Play Festival Contests @stageplaycontests.bsky.social · 22h

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

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

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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Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social · 22h

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: October 11th

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YOUNG ADULT Screenplay Contest
1pg. LGBTQ+ Screenplay Showcase
1pg. HISTORICAL Short Story Showcase
EXPERIMENTAL Stage Play Contest
TRAVEL Short Story Contest
TRUE CRIME Novel Festival

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Daily FilmFreeway Festival Discount Codes @filmfreewaycodes.bsky.social · 18h

Today’s FilmFreeway Discount Code

LGBTQ+ Toronto/LA Film & Screenplay Festival

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50% off discount code: lgbt50

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LGBTQ+ Toronto & Los Angeles Film Festival

An in-person & hybrid festival. Multiple screenings are presented, plus interviews with filmmakers, screenwriters, and their team. This festival is des...

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Female Feedback Film Festival @femalefilmfestival.bsky.social · 17h

Died Today: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)

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[on her nude scene in Something’s Gotta Give (2003)] At this point, does it really matter? Nobody is looking at me the way I once imagined people would look at me. I think they just go, “Huh. There it is. Intact.”

Died Today: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)

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Daily Stage Play Festival Contests @stageplaycontests.bsky.social · 22h

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

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

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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Toronto/LA Documentary Film Festival @docfestival.bsky.social · 2d

October 2025 Toronto/LA Documentary (5 Star!) Testimonials

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Thank you very much for the professional support. The communication was outstanding and very timely and I have Thoroughly enjoyed the detailed feedback. I highly recommend participating in this festival!

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WILDsound Podcast @wildsoundpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s Podcast: EP. 1595: Screenwriter Eric A Vasallo (A Polar Bear’s Nightmare)

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A grizzly bear and a polar bear mate as a result of climate change and in an attempt to find food for their “grolar bear” cub the male polar bear must leave the safety of their ice cave.

Today's Podcast: EP. 1595: Screenwriter Eric A Vasallo (A Polar Bear’s Nightmare)

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Experimental/Dance/Music Festival @dancemusicexper.bsky.social · 2d

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

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

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Festival Reviews .org @festivalreviews.bsky.social · 2d

Turning 61 Today: Guillermo del Toro

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“I think when we wake up in the morning, we can choose between fear and love. Every morning. And every morning, if you choose one, It’s important that we choose love over fear, because love is the answer”.

Turning 61 Today: Guillermo del Toro

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)) “To learn what we fear is to learn who we ar…

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Black & White Feedback Festival @blackandwhitefest.bsky.social · 2d

Turning 72 Today: Tony Shalhoub

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I still think of myself as a stage actor. When I do film and television, I try to implement what I was taught to do in theatre, to try to stretch into characters that are far from myself.

Turning 72 Today: Tony Shalhoub

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)) Photo: Amazon Prime I still think of myself as a s…

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Daily FilmFreeway Festival Discount Codes @filmfreewaycodes.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s FilmFreeway Discount code

WILDsound Feedback Film Festival

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50% off code: wild50

Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival

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WILDsound FEEDBACK Film and Screenplay Festival

Entering its 18th year, WILDsound now gives filmmakers 5 tiers to showcase and promote their film. (all accepted films garner the audience feedback festival,...

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WILDsound Feedback Festival @wildsoundfestival.bsky.social · 1d

October 2025 FilmFreeway Testimonials for FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festivals

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Wonderful place to showcase your film. The feedback was very valuable and exciting for the producers to see what resonated.

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

Watch Today’s FREE Festival: Best of DANCE 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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