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Writer / director/ producer We love telling stories that explore the mysteries of the world. We've written/directed/produced an award-winning feature, now working on a series of shorts. #filmmaking #writing Based in Hamburg, Germany www.shakedownfilms.eu

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shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jul 3

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A wonderful actor RIP Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67

The actor, best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, was found unresponsive in Malibu

www.theguardian.com

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jul 3

Evening walks in #dublin

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jun 25

Dublin, summer '25. Holidays, long walks, ideas, new projects
#Dublin #newprojects #filmmaking #writing

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jun 23

Great list ❤️💯 #screenwriting #screenwriters #filmmaking

Lauri Donahue @lauridonahue.bsky.social · Dec 31

Here's my calendar of 160+ of the most worthwhile screenwriting fellowships, labs, grants, contests, and other opportunities, updated for 2025.

33 are new to the list this year.

96 are FREE.

lauridonahue.com/resources/a-...

#screenwriting #scriptsky

Home page for lauridonahue.com. Award-winning scripts and writing services.

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · Jun 19

One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties.

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shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Apr 23

Amazing news! 11:53 was just selected by Wyoming International Film Festival! Our festival journey continues with our tenth festival for '11:53' #filmfestival #filmmaking #shortfilm

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Mar 11

Very true! And a great overview of all the hard work involved 🎬 #filmaking #filmsky

Rock Fight Films @rockfightfilms.bsky.social · Mar 11

Casting isn’t just about selecting talent. It’s about finding actors who embody the characters. It’s auditions, callbacks, and syncing schedules, all working together to bring the story to life.

🔗 Read more: rockfightfilms.com/hidden-strug...

#Casting #Filmmaking #Storytelling #IndieFilm #Acting

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shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Mar 11

❤️❤️ we're chuffed

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Mar 11

Great news! Our short 11:53 was just selected by Myrtle Beach International Film Festival! #filmmaking #filmsky #filmfestival

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shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Mar 8

Great movies, great recommendation!
#movies

Movieoak @movieoak.bsky.social · Mar 8

For International Women’s Day I want to recommend the movies Titane and Raw by Julia Ducournau. If you love The Substance you’ll definitely love these!

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Mar 8

Time to be more active on Bluesky! Hello to all the film lovers and filmmakers out there #filmmaking #indiefilmmaking #movies

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jan 16

RIP David Lynch the great surrealist 💔

Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · Jan 16

shakedownfilms.bsky.social @shakedownfilms.bsky.social · Jan 10

Great advice from #AzIFF #filmmakers #filmfestivals

AzFilmFest @azfilmfest.bsky.social · Dec 31

Don't spray and pray!
Get a Film Festival Game Plan!
Submit to Festivals as early as you can.
Research the Film Festivals.
Are they real?
Is your film a good fit?

A Film Fest Game Plan will save you time & money.
Submit to #AzIFF thru #FilmFreeway
Jan 20 Regular Deadline

Happy #NewYearsEve !