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Kevin Machate
@machate.bsky.social
· Jan 26
Worst Enemy - Trailer (Red Band)
After receiving a devastating diagnosis, a severely depressed veteran who hides his pain through self-isolation and alcohol must accept the help of his famous cousin…
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Seems as though nobody sees this, but here goes anyway.
Check out our trailer for WORST ENEMY, starring Me, Beth Shea, co-starring 3-time Emmy nominee Barry Corbin and directed by Ammie Masterson.
Currently in post production, coming to a film festival near you.
#shortfilm
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Check out our trailer for WORST ENEMY, starring Me, Beth Shea, co-starring 3-time Emmy nominee Barry Corbin and directed by Ammie Masterson.
Currently in post production, coming to a film festival near you.
#shortfilm
vimeo.com/1047370068?s...
Haven't had a finalist there since 2015!
Now I have two!
😍
Now I have two!
😍
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Haven't had a finalist there since 2015!
Now I have two!
😍
Now I have two!
😍
Woot!
Two finalists at the Omaha Film Festival: The Crying Producer (feature) and Radio Contact (short) and also a semifinalist, The Chelsea Chronicles (feature), as well.
Two finalists at the Omaha Film Festival: The Crying Producer (feature) and Radio Contact (short) and also a semifinalist, The Chelsea Chronicles (feature), as well.
February 8, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Woot!
Two finalists at the Omaha Film Festival: The Crying Producer (feature) and Radio Contact (short) and also a semifinalist, The Chelsea Chronicles (feature), as well.
Two finalists at the Omaha Film Festival: The Crying Producer (feature) and Radio Contact (short) and also a semifinalist, The Chelsea Chronicles (feature), as well.
I'm so off and on here, I forget it even exists sometimes. I think partly because I see the same people on other platforms. How does one find interesting people to follow with similar interests? I've searched for orgs and festivals and stuff and so few are on here...
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I'm so off and on here, I forget it even exists sometimes. I think partly because I see the same people on other platforms. How does one find interesting people to follow with similar interests? I've searched for orgs and festivals and stuff and so few are on here...
Another great review of out film. This time by @richardpropes.bsky.social - The Independent Critic
"Raw and uncompromising and radically truthful"
theindependentcritic.com/worst_enemy
"Raw and uncompromising and radically truthful"
theindependentcritic.com/worst_enemy
January 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Another great review of out film. This time by @richardpropes.bsky.social - The Independent Critic
"Raw and uncompromising and radically truthful"
theindependentcritic.com/worst_enemy
"Raw and uncompromising and radically truthful"
theindependentcritic.com/worst_enemy
The reviews are coming in.
"The performances are terrific from the whole ensemble, but Kevin Machate really brings it all together with such a heartfelt, honest portrayal"
filmcarnage.com/2026/01/20/r...
#supportindiefilm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
"The performances are terrific from the whole ensemble, but Kevin Machate really brings it all together with such a heartfelt, honest portrayal"
filmcarnage.com/2026/01/20/r...
#supportindiefilm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
Review: Worst Enemy
Directed by Ammie Masterson and leading actor Kevin Machate, and written by Kevin Machate and Todd Rodgers. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, a severely depressed veteran who hides his pain …
filmcarnage.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The reviews are coming in.
"The performances are terrific from the whole ensemble, but Kevin Machate really brings it all together with such a heartfelt, honest portrayal"
filmcarnage.com/2026/01/20/r...
#supportindiefilm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
"The performances are terrific from the whole ensemble, but Kevin Machate really brings it all together with such a heartfelt, honest portrayal"
filmcarnage.com/2026/01/20/r...
#supportindiefilm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
LTNS...
Stuff coming soon!
Stuff coming soon!
December 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
LTNS...
Stuff coming soon!
Stuff coming soon!
I got notes on BAD GIRLS today from an Emmy-winning screenwriter. It was educational. And humbling. And apparently some of the info that's being passed around between indie writers is total bullshit. He really liked the script, and after making the adjustments he suggested, I know it will be better.
July 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I got notes on BAD GIRLS today from an Emmy-winning screenwriter. It was educational. And humbling. And apparently some of the info that's being passed around between indie writers is total bullshit. He really liked the script, and after making the adjustments he suggested, I know it will be better.
Poster images for THE SURVIVOR
July 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Poster images for THE SURVIVOR
Just when I was feeling really good about this writing thing, here' comes the MF crash. Makes it feel like none of it's worth it.
June 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Just when I was feeling really good about this writing thing, here' comes the MF crash. Makes it feel like none of it's worth it.
I'm sure you guys keep track of this stuff so...
Would you mind sharing (privately) the names of (and maybe related info) for the lit managers you have queried? I never thought I'd be asking, but I apparently need a rep to contact certain people. (Which I DO understand)
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Would you mind sharing (privately) the names of (and maybe related info) for the lit managers you have queried? I never thought I'd be asking, but I apparently need a rep to contact certain people. (Which I DO understand)
#scriptsky #screenwriting
June 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I'm sure you guys keep track of this stuff so...
Would you mind sharing (privately) the names of (and maybe related info) for the lit managers you have queried? I never thought I'd be asking, but I apparently need a rep to contact certain people. (Which I DO understand)
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Would you mind sharing (privately) the names of (and maybe related info) for the lit managers you have queried? I never thought I'd be asking, but I apparently need a rep to contact certain people. (Which I DO understand)
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Signed on today to produce a short horror film called "Kissyfoot", written by my friend Michael Clifton, and starring the amazing Dale Dickey.
#shortfilm #scriptsky #screenwriting #filmmaking
#shortfilm #scriptsky #screenwriting #filmmaking
June 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Signed on today to produce a short horror film called "Kissyfoot", written by my friend Michael Clifton, and starring the amazing Dale Dickey.
#shortfilm #scriptsky #screenwriting #filmmaking
#shortfilm #scriptsky #screenwriting #filmmaking
Major life change coming.
I knew it was the right decision when I really decided and felt a huge relief.
I knew it was the right decision when I really decided and felt a huge relief.
June 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Major life change coming.
I knew it was the right decision when I really decided and felt a huge relief.
I knew it was the right decision when I really decided and felt a huge relief.
Not normally a contest I'd enter, but they were actually nice, although I couldn't even tell you what country they're in. it was more of a test to see if it was ok in other people's eyes. Miss Jolene wasn't unhappy, which is fortunate for the judges. ☠️
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
June 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Not normally a contest I'd enter, but they were actually nice, although I couldn't even tell you what country they're in. it was more of a test to see if it was ok in other people's eyes. Miss Jolene wasn't unhappy, which is fortunate for the judges. ☠️
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
It occurred to me that with @coverfly.bsky.social closing, I'm going to save lots of $. Why waste $ entering contests just to get on some arbitrary list? At first it felt like it meant something. Now it just feels like a waste. I'll still enter some festivals, but that's more curated.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
May 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It occurred to me that with @coverfly.bsky.social closing, I'm going to save lots of $. Why waste $ entering contests just to get on some arbitrary list? At first it felt like it meant something. Now it just feels like a waste. I'll still enter some festivals, but that's more curated.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
The two bottom ones came in today. Dunwich announces winners in a couple weeks.
Can't complain.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Can't complain.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
May 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The two bottom ones came in today. Dunwich announces winners in a couple weeks.
Can't complain.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Can't complain.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
I know a lot of #scriptsky - #screenwriting ppl are trying to get reps so they can sell/option their scripts. I have no interest (for now) in that. I DO want to get to producers to help find funding though. Have any of you had success (w/o reps) in making this happen?
May 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I know a lot of #scriptsky - #screenwriting ppl are trying to get reps so they can sell/option their scripts. I have no interest (for now) in that. I DO want to get to producers to help find funding though. Have any of you had success (w/o reps) in making this happen?
BAD GIRLS BL review #2 came back as a 7. Better... Honestly for a first feature, it's as good as I could ask for. Not an 8, but the difference in 7-8 & 8-9 is all subjective. No complaints. This won't get me into Nicholl, though so I'm not even going to bother with that.
#scripysky #Screenwriting
#scripysky #Screenwriting
May 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BAD GIRLS BL review #2 came back as a 7. Better... Honestly for a first feature, it's as good as I could ask for. Not an 8, but the difference in 7-8 & 8-9 is all subjective. No complaints. This won't get me into Nicholl, though so I'm not even going to bother with that.
#scripysky #Screenwriting
#scripysky #Screenwriting
FYI: This came from @coverfly.bsky.social yesterday after I emailed with questions.
"Coverfly will not be accepting new submissions come August, however existing submissions will still be considered by the various competitions listed on our site beyond August. "
#scriptsky #Screenwriting
"Coverfly will not be accepting new submissions come August, however existing submissions will still be considered by the various competitions listed on our site beyond August. "
#scriptsky #Screenwriting
May 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
FYI: This came from @coverfly.bsky.social yesterday after I emailed with questions.
"Coverfly will not be accepting new submissions come August, however existing submissions will still be considered by the various competitions listed on our site beyond August. "
#scriptsky #Screenwriting
"Coverfly will not be accepting new submissions come August, however existing submissions will still be considered by the various competitions listed on our site beyond August. "
#scriptsky #Screenwriting
The rumors are true.
I wonder how @coverfly.bsky.social plans to manage contest entries after August 1. I have entries that don't announce until 2026, so it feels like I've lost my entry fee of the platform I used goes away.
nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
I wonder how @coverfly.bsky.social plans to manage contest entries after August 1. I have entries that don't announce until 2026, so it feels like I've lost my entry fee of the platform I used goes away.
nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
Coverfly Is Shutting Down. What Does This Mean for Screenwriters?
Another avenue to be found is closing. Breaking in is getting very hard.
nofilmschool.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The rumors are true.
I wonder how @coverfly.bsky.social plans to manage contest entries after August 1. I have entries that don't announce until 2026, so it feels like I've lost my entry fee of the platform I used goes away.
nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
I wonder how @coverfly.bsky.social plans to manage contest entries after August 1. I have entries that don't announce until 2026, so it feels like I've lost my entry fee of the platform I used goes away.
nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
It's disappointing that so many people in the "industry" don't recognize satire, or don't appreciate humor that isn't spoon fed to them. This is one reason there's so much garbage floating around. The smart stuff or the odd stuff doesn't get any support because it won't make you a buck.
April 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It's disappointing that so many people in the "industry" don't recognize satire, or don't appreciate humor that isn't spoon fed to them. This is one reason there's so much garbage floating around. The smart stuff or the odd stuff doesn't get any support because it won't make you a buck.
Amazing news! Both T.D.F. and BAD GIRLS were named as QUARTERFINALISTS at the New York International Screenplay Awards via FilmFreeway.com!
First placement for both, and hopefully a good sign for the future.
First placement for both, and hopefully a good sign for the future.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Amazing news! Both T.D.F. and BAD GIRLS were named as QUARTERFINALISTS at the New York International Screenplay Awards via FilmFreeway.com!
First placement for both, and hopefully a good sign for the future.
First placement for both, and hopefully a good sign for the future.
Wow, the Screenwriting subreddit REALLY hates anything related to the Blacklist. What a toxic waste dump, much like the rest of Reddit. That whole site should be nuked and restarted from scratch.
April 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Wow, the Screenwriting subreddit REALLY hates anything related to the Blacklist. What a toxic waste dump, much like the rest of Reddit. That whole site should be nuked and restarted from scratch.