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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 23d

Really happy to announce that I've been nominated as 'Best Horror Director' at the upcoming European Shorts Awards. I'm beyond honoured. Thanks so much to the talented cast and crew. Really really happy. Onwards to the next one (finances allowing hahaha).

#writer #director #producer #creator #film

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 24d

First distribution deal agreed for 'Black Time' the short film I produced; writer and director Sharon Axcell. Many thanks to both the creative and producer teams. More info when other announcements have taken place...

#writer #director #producer #creator #shortfilm #entrepreneur #distributor #film

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 25d

Happy to announce that my 'The Devil Is In The Detail' is a semi-finalist for the Cannes Indie Shorts Awards. Very happy about this one...

#writer #director #producer #horror #creator #film #movie #shortfilm

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 25d

Happy to announce that a short I produced called 'Black Time' - writer/director Sharon Axcell - is screening at the Phoenix Rising International Film Festival in November. Very happy for Sharon and her team - more info when we have it.

#writer #director #producer #creator #sciencefiction #filmfest

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 27d

And because I couldn't get it all in one post: thanks to actors Dion Marcos and Richard Carnaby who also appeared in 'Devil'. Much appreciated. Now onto the next one !

www.drax-productions.com

#shortfilm #horror #horrorfilm #movie #filmfestival #throwingmuses #belly #fredabong #music #horrormovie

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · 27d

Happy to announce that 'The Devil Is In The Detail' starring the excellent Kevin McNally which I wrote/directed (produced by Sharon Axcell) is screening at the Birmingham Horror Film Fest in October. Thanks to the team who helped made 'Devil' what it is and to Fred Abong for his song 'Blindness'.

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Aug 12

I recently was interviewed by Andy Hessey for his 'Find Your Voice' podcast - loved doing it and am up for doing more !!!

#writer #director #producer #creator #film #theatre #horror

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The Voice behind the camera

Podcast Episode · Find Your Voice · 08/11/2025 · 30m

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Aug 3

Definitely interested in speaking further with any UK based crew who have worked in 'Vertical Drama' - please hit me up at [email protected]

Cheers !

#writer #director #producer #creator #vertical #verticaldrama #horror #series

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Jun 30

The set was very good wasn't it !

Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Jun 30

Seems I've written a 20 part [horror/thriller] Vertical Drama series...have to find a producer now hahahaha..

#verticaldrama #writer #director #creator #horror

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Jun 30

Need to get writing [horror] short stories again I feel...

#writer #creator #author #fiction #horror #shortstories

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Jun 2

Working away on the second draft of the pitch deck following producer's notes - not far away now from 'sign off' - 'The Dead Next Door' is coming along very nicely indeed...

#writer #director #filminvestment #ukfilmindustry #uksmallbusiness #film #movie #shortfilm #horror

www.drax-productions.com

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · May 27

New horror short script "The Dead Next Door" is producer locked - about to talk to the two actors I want and then out to crew and financiers ! Happy times :>)

www.drax-productions.com

#writer #director #producer #ukinvestment #filminvestment #film #invest #eis #advanceassurance #horror #business

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · May 13

Happy that my new short starring the brilliant Kevin McNally and Dion Marcos, with Richard Carnaby went down a storm at the private screening in London last week. Next script almost locked and then out to the 'money people'...

#ukinvestment #film #invest

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The Devil is in the Detail Film

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · May 2

If you are a horror / sci-fi journalist and fancy coming along to see two exciting new short films on May 8th in Soho London, then hit us up at [email protected]

Thanks !!!!

www.drax-productions.com

#writer #director #producer #creator #journalist #horror #scifi #genre #film #filmmaking

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · May 2

Looking for a new agent to rep me for my horror / period drama scripts/projects. Always happy to chat.

#writer #director #horror #genre #film #scriptwriter #movie #agent

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The Clive Barker Podcast (Ryan) @barkercast.bsky.social · Apr 20

In Episode 492, Ryan and Jose are joined by Barbie Wilde of Hellbound: hellraiser II to catch up and talk about the Cilicium Quadra and the new edition of The Venus Complex. @demainpublishing.bsky.social.

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492 : Barbie Wilde is Back for the Cilicium Quadra - www.CliveBarkerCast.com

Spread the love In Episode 492, Ryan and Jose are joined by Barbie Wilde of Hellbound: hellraiser II to catch up and talk about the Cilicium Quadra and the new edition of The Venus Complex. This is t...

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 16

Currently looking for a film producer who has (successfully) worked in the horror micro-budget space to potentially join us on our 'mini-slate' (one short, two features) - if up for a chat please email me at [email protected]

MANY THANKS !!!

#filmindustry #microbudget #horror #producer

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 16

Are you an investor looking to invest in a UK genre film production company (EIS available)?

We are holding a screening event on 8th May 2025 in Soho, London. For full details please contact Sharon: [email protected].

Thanks and HAVE A HAPPY DAY.

#ukinvestment #film #ukinvestor #eis

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 6

Really enjoyed reading this one...

#writer #italy #entrepreneur #creator #literature #author #thinker

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On Literature: Amazon.co.uk: Eco, Umberto: 9780099453949: Books

Buy On Literature New Ed by Eco, Umberto (ISBN: 9780099453949) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 4

A quick trailer for the short film I produced which is now being entered into film fests (writer/director Sharon Axcell; starring Suzanne Kendall; produced by Dean M Drinkel for DrAx Productions - www.drax-productions.com)

#shortfilm #filmtrailer #scifi #movie #film #producer

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BLACK TIME SHORT FILM TRAILER DRAX PRODUCTIONS

Trailer for 'Black Time' - a short film written & directed by Sharon Axcell. Starring Suzanne Kendall. Producer Dean M. Drinkel. Produced by DrAx Productions.

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 2

I'll check her out - thanks Alexandra !

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Apr 2

Never done this before but to get our Rimbaud project moving I've set up a little Go Fund Me to shoot a Proof of Concept...wish me luck please, I'm going to need it. It may be Awful April but every little helps...thanks !!!!

#ukinvestors #filmindustry #producer #writer #director

gofund.me/98b361a6

Donate to A Night In Hell - a short film about Arthur Rimbaud, organised by Dean Drinkel

Hello ! I'm Dean, a writer/director and producer (of DrAx Productions… Dean Drinkel needs your support for A Night In Hell - a short film about Arthur Rimbaud

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Mar 30

Poster release for the new short which is more or less over bar the shouting. Festival subs about to start and getting the next one off the ground !

#writer #horror #director #producer #film #movie

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Dean M Drinkel @deanmdrinkel.bsky.social · Mar 18

Ernst is brilliant in this - very 'creepy' !

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