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Dayna Noffke

@daynadirector.bsky.social

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I tell stories. WGAE writer, director, forever-monster-kid. Fueled by caffeine and gallows humor. MFA student/screenwriting instructor. Author of Spider Baby.

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · Sep 16

What a lovely Tuesday surprise!

I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.

Congratulations to everyone!

Mere Walton @merewalton.bsky.social · Sep 16

Love to see so many talented writer's getting recognition via ISA's Fall Reads list. (feel free to tag more)
#scriptsky #scriptsky+
@leahfromsd.bsky.social @prex4.bsky.social @kathrynorwigauthor.bsky.social @daynadirector.bsky.social @juliacampanelli.bsky.social
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ISA TOP READS FALL 2025

The ISA Top Reads for FALL 2025 have been announced! The writers' projects have been evaluated by multiple ISA readers, advancing through multiple stages of the Writing Gig consideration process, cont...

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ʀʏᴀɴ ᴛʜᴏᴍᴀꜱ ʀɪᴅᴅʟᴇ 🇵🇭 🏳️‍🌈 @ryanthomasriddle.com · 11d

"The studio has notes."

#ScriptSky

Luna 🌙 @headingwest.ca · 11d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"Maiden name is Smith"

Catelli @catelli.bsky.social · 11d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"The root cert expired."

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Brad M. Johnson @bradmjohnson.com · 15d

WRITERS: the 2026 GREY LIST submission window will open Monday, Nov. 3!

INDUSTRY PROS: Sign up now for advanced access, giving you the first look at the projects and talent everyone will be talking about next year.

Use this link👉 lnkd.in/g-bYq7FM or scan the QR code!

#filmsky #scriptsky

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 15d

Good Boy, hands down. It’s a wonderful film, but watching a dog in peril and/or scared for that long was so stressful!

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Leah from South Dakota @leahfromsd.bsky.social · 16d

Oh, man. My time to shine! 😇 #Scriptsky

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Seeking Eccentric Yet Heartwarming Features | The ISA

The International Screenwriters' Association connects screenwriters with over 5,000 industry professionals searching for top talent.

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 16d

This sounds amazing. Just wish it wasn’t something that will cost $250 in evals and hosting.

And btw, bless you for pointing us to all these opportunities! You are the best.

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Tom Schrack @tschrack.bsky.social · 16d

Alright, sports fans... My plan is to release S.K.A.T.E. on Friday, 11/14/25, after it has a local festival run. Until then, I'll share some BTS and thoughts on the process. Is that @gabebraxton.bsky.social on the ground, setting up a shot? #scriptsky

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 16d

Same here but sub in Tiki Tatsu Ya

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 16d

I get my pic taken on the throne at Netherworld Haunted every Halloween. It is, without exception, my fave photo of the year!

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you! ❤️

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 17d

Always!

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 17d

Hey you guys! It’s finally pumpkin spice season.

But, don’t forget it’s also rule-from-a-throne-fashioned-from-the-bones-of-your-enemies season.

So mix it up!

A woman, Dayna Noffke, dressed in red pants and a black shirt, sits on a giant prop throne made of bones and surrounded by a wall of skulls. A lit sign reads Netherworld Haunted House.

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 19d

*on

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for that! Tonight is haunted house and friends night. It’s just a crazy time with a thesis script, one for a class, rewrites in shopping agreement projects.

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 20d

I am working on too many scripts at one time. Unavoidable situation and the result of good things, but I’m exhausted!

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 24d

I love this! ❤️

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 24d

Yes, because you do rock but some days wanna trick you into thinking you don’t.

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 24d

YESSSS! Winning!!!

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Nate Federman @natefederman.bsky.social · 26d

I struggle with loglines. And based on the #Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity posts I’ve seen, so do lots of other people. Loglines are hard! But if you’re trying to get people interested in your script/book, it helps to have a great one. So here’s a 🧵 on some LOGLINE DOs and DON’Ts.
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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 24d

I've seen a lot of posts about screenwriting and rejection of late. This part of the game sucks! May I humbly suggest you create your own version of my "Dayna Fucking Rocks!" folder? I save positive interactions, emails, notes, and wins in it to read on rainy days. You fucking rock, too!

#Scriptsky

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · 24d

Ooh, this is fascinating!

Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · Sep 23

From your lips to Chthulu’s … ears?

Nate Federman @natefederman.bsky.social · Sep 23

I know moral victories can’t pay your bills, but an offer (that falls through) or even just a showrunner meeting is a HUGE win. It means folks are responding to your writing. Maybe it doesn’t work out this time, but cultivate those relationships and good things will happen down the road.
#Scriptsky

Brett Nicholson @aggiebrett.bsky.social · Sep 23

I’ve been “hired” four times— every time it blew up before I ever got a time.

Optioned twice— same as above.

Celebrate after the check clears. ‘Til then… screw “hope.”

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Nate Federman @natefederman.bsky.social · Sep 20

I’ve joked that I pay my agents 10% of my salary - not to find me jobs - but to be the ones who have to hear I didn’t get the job… over and over and over again.

Like any creative industry, #screenwriting is hard and brutally competitive. So here’s a #Scriptsky #WritingCommunity 🧵 on REJECTION.
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Stacey Russell (she/they) @staceycrussell.bsky.social · Sep 19

Finally it can be said: I’m a triple semifinalist at AFF in the drama feature, Wonder Project, and Enderby categories with THE OPEN AIR! Words cannot express what this means to me, especially with October being Down syndrome awareness month! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to/ #scriptsky

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · Sep 17

I think this is a struggle we've all dealt with at some point in our writing careers. How do you build your community? So let's do a thread! 🧵

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TMack 🇨🇦 @tmackay.bsky.social · Sep 17

It’s finding that community that I struggle with. My friends or family aren’t interested. Any tips you could offer would be appreciated.

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Dayna Noffke @daynadirector.bsky.social · Sep 16

Truth. ❤️‍🩹