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Comedy FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival @comedyfilmfestival.bsky.social · 18h

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 · 14h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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

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)) (On similarities between her and her sister) We bo…

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

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)

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)) [on the future of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)]…

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LGBTQ+ Toronto & LA Film Festival @lgbtlatoronto.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 14h

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 · 18h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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 · 18h

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: October 11th

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WAR Poem
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 · 14h

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 · 13h

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)

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)) [on her nude scene in Something’s Gotta Give…

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LGBTQ+ Toronto & LA Film Festival @lgbtlatoronto.bsky.social · 19h

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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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.

#filmfreeway #festivaldeadline

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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

Watch today’s Festival: www.wildsound.ca/events/best-...

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

Turning 31 Today: Bae Suzy

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Whenever I finish filming, it always feels like I’m going through puberty. I’ve realized that I’ve come to enjoy this, though it had brought me much pain at first.
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Turning 31 Today: Bae Suzy

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)) When people are training to become singers, they a…

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Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival @environmentalfest.bsky.social · 1d

Turning 66 Today: Bradley Whitford

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[on if he’s felt typecast after “The West Wing”] You’re going to get typecast, but to be typecast as that guy who was complicated, passionate, funny, that’s fine. But yeah, people think you’re going to be a smart guy in a suit.

Turning 66 Today: Bradley Whitford

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)) [on if he’s felt typecast after “The W…

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Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival @actionfantasyscifi.bsky.social · 1d

Turning 79 Today: Charles Dance
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[on Meryl Streep] Let’s just say I found her a little distant. I hardly got to know her. We had dinner a couple of times, but she only spoke about work. I didn’t find her easy to work with but it’s not her job to make it easy for me

Turning 79 Today: Charles Dance

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)) The quality of writing attracts me to films, also …

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Under 5 Minute Film Festival @under5minutefest.bsky.social · 1d

Turning 43 Today: Dan Stevens

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The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears.
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Turning 43 Today: Dan Stevens

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)) [on the controversy surrounding his leaving the Do…

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WILDsound Podcast @wildsoundpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Podcast: EP. 1596: Filmmaker Anthony Joseph Spatafora (AN ANATOMY OF GRIEF)

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AN ANATOMY OF GRIEF, 15min., Canada
Directed by Anthony Joseph Spatafora
A mother grieving the death of her son while being haunted by his corpse.
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Today's Podcast: EP. 1596: Filmmaker Anthony Joseph Spatafora (AN ANATOMY OF GRIEF)

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Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Submittable Deadlines: October 10th.

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DRUGS Poetry Contest
CINQUAIN Poetry Contest
WAR Stage Play Contest
FAMILY Short Story Contest
SPORTS Screenplay Contest
DRAMA Novel Festival Contest

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