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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · 13d

An action packed weekend is ahead! #TheBirdwatcherFilm is at both #HellTor festival in Exeter: carrionfilms.co.uk/helltorfesti...

And #DeadNorthern film festival in York: www.deadnorthern.co.uk.

Tickets available through their respective websites!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · 17d

Note the change to our username... yes we're one of those fancy fancy @bsky.app users now - @myskatonic.co!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · 20d

The Spanish premiere of #TheBirdwatcherFilm will take place at @gfffestival.bsky.social in Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain on Tuesday 23rd September.

It’s an honour to be a part of the amazing line-up at this powerhouse of a festival. For further information & tickets, visit the festival’s website.

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · 21d

An action packed weekend is about to happen for #TheBirdwatcherFilm in both the UK and USA. On Saturday (across timezones) we're at @dirtinthegate.bsky.social's #GRINDFEST in Dorset, UK and then @hplff.bsky.social in Porland, OR, USA. Amazing festivals supporting independent cinema! Thank you both.

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Aug 28

The next screening of #TheBirdwatcherFilm is at the Birmingham date of @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's UK tour at The Mockingbird!

Tickets are available here - tinyurl.com/yepavdjp

#Shortfilm #CosmicHorror #FolkHorror #IndieCinema

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The Independent Horror Society @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social · Jul 18

A new city has been added to our Indie Film Showcase tour… and we’re coming to Norwich for the very first time!

Join us at Voodoo Daddy's on Thurs 27 November for a screening of 13 twisted, terrifying, and brilliant horror shorts.

🎟️ Tickets are now live: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihs-indie-...

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Aug 21

Times are out for @hplff.bsky.social's first offering of the year in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. #TheBirdwatcherFilm screens on Sunday at 12.30pm! Doors at noon.

It's good to be back after our first time in 2019 with #BackwoodsFilm. We're pencilled next to some great shorts, so don't miss out!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Aug 17

Following its screening at an Independent Horror Society Showcase in July, #TheBirdwatcherFilm flies North again this September to play #DeadNorthern Film Festival. Tickets here: www.deadnorthern.co.uk

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Aug 17

#TheBirdwatcherFilm plays Rhode Island International Film Festival in August & HP Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon in September. As the US festivals that premiered early Myskatonic short #Backwoods, we're overjoyed to be included hplfilmfestival.com

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jul 16

A new date has been added to @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Showcase Tour. #TheBirdwatcherFilm will screen in Birmingham at The Mockingbird Cinema on September 11th.

Touch the void...

Visit IHS's social page for further information.
#CosmicHorror #FolkHorror #SciFi #ShortFilm

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jul 4

#TheBirdwatcherFilm is Screening in York on 12 July as part of the @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social and #deadnorthern 2025 Showcase. Tickets here www.tickettailor.com/events/deadn...

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 17

This weekend #TheBirdwatcherFilm returns to London town at @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Film Showcase at Genesis Cinema!

We're over the moon to be back in the capital and looking forward to bending some minds with our avian cosmic horror. #CosmicHorror #shortfilm

The Independent Horror Society @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social · Jun 4

The trailer for the Indie Film Showcase is here! 🖤
You won't want to miss this epic line-up of indie horror shorts playing at Genesis Cinema on 21 June.

Grab your tickets here: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/98309

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 20

Tomorrow! At Genesis cinema. The Birdwatcher returns to London town via @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social.

See you there?

MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 17

This weekend #TheBirdwatcherFilm returns to London town at @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Film Showcase at Genesis Cinema!

We're over the moon to be back in the capital and looking forward to bending some minds with our avian cosmic horror. #CosmicHorror #shortfilm

The Independent Horror Society @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social · Jun 4

The trailer for the Indie Film Showcase is here! 🖤
You won't want to miss this epic line-up of indie horror shorts playing at Genesis Cinema on 21 June.

Grab your tickets here: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/98309

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 17

This weekend #TheBirdwatcherFilm returns to London town at @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Film Showcase at Genesis Cinema!

We're over the moon to be back in the capital and looking forward to bending some minds with our avian cosmic horror. #CosmicHorror #shortfilm

The Independent Horror Society @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social · Jun 4

The trailer for the Indie Film Showcase is here! 🖤
You won't want to miss this epic line-up of indie horror shorts playing at Genesis Cinema on 21 June.

Grab your tickets here: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/98309

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 11

Furthermore! The last time we were in town was at @hplff.bsky.social in 2019 with #BackwoodsFilm, so it's great to be back.

MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 11

We're looking forward to seeing what people think of #TheBirdwatcherFilm at our Pacific Northwest premiere at @portlandhorror.bsky.social tonight!

Don't forget to drop a review on @letterboxd.social after in the spirit of all things Lynchian! To all those going - have a good one!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 11

We're looking forward to seeing what people think of #TheBirdwatcherFilm at our Pacific Northwest premiere at @portlandhorror.bsky.social tonight!

Don't forget to drop a review on @letterboxd.social after in the spirit of all things Lynchian! To all those going - have a good one!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Jun 10

#TheBirdwatcherFilm will have its West Coast USA premiere at the legendary Portland Horror Film Festival in Oregon on June 11th to 15th.

For further information on the festival visit, head to www.portlandhorrorfilmfestival.com

@portlandhorror.bsky.social
@myskatonicfilms.bsky.social

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 31

We’re pleased to announce that #TheBirdwatcherFilm will be showcased as a part of the @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social indie film showcase on June 21st at the Genesis Cinema in London.

More information can be found over on the society’s instagram page or head to ‘independenthorrorsociety.com’.

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 31

The Birdwatcher has made the top ten short film list over at @centerframe.club, selected by the amazing Prano Bailey-Bond! A great honour. Thank you to all involved.

CenterFrame @centerframe.club · May 30

We have a SHORTLIST!
Prano Bailey-Bond — visionary director of CENSOR (Sundance & Berlinale darling, multi-award winner, one of the best British horrors of the 21st century) — has handpicked 10 standout short films for her edition of CenterFrame Selects!
Learn more about Selects: cframe.club/cyvj

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 27

This Friday we've got a new date landing for #TheBirdwatcherFilm. Then on Monday we'll release our JUNE OMENS which is a full listing of where the film is appearing around the world in June. Followed by @celticmediafest.bsky.social on Tuesday in Newquay, UK. The nebula stirs once again!

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 17

After a successful screening in London at Offbeat's Folk Film Festival on Tuesday, and Chicago Horror Film Festival last night, The Birdwatcher has made the short list for @centerframe.club which is being hand picked by director @pranobaileybond.bsky.social.

RYAN MACKFALL @ryancrashburn.bsky.social · May 17

TheBirdwatcherFilm has made the long list for @centerframe.club, curated by the legend known as
@pranobaileybond.bsky.social. Great to make the cut, thank you Prano! Feelin' good that our weird tale is out in the wild stirring some feelings.

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 15

Tomorrow night #TheBirdwatcherFilm has its USA premiere at Chicago Horror Film Fest! Followed by a busy weekend at Glowflare Horror Fest in Beverly, Yorkshire, UK! vimeo.com/1072828598

The Birdwatcher - North American Premiere Announcement

The Birdwatcher will screen at Chicago Horror festival this May. For further information visit https://www.chicagohorrorfilmfest.com/.

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · May 12

The Birdwatcher has its Yorkshire, UK premiere this weekend at Glowflare Horror Festival in Beverly (May 17th & 18th)! Tickets can be purchased from glowflarehorrorfestival.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZyC...

Glowflare Horror Film Festival Trailer (2025)

YouTube video by Glowflare Horror Festival

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MYSKATONIC @myskatonic.co · Apr 22

#TheBirdwatcherFilm will have its London film festival premiere at the brand spanking new Offbeat Folk Film Festival on May 13th 2025 at The Garden Cinema. We're honoured to be a part of it!

Tickets are on sale now: offbeat.film/festival-eve... #film #shortfilm #folkhorror #cosmichorror #folklore

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Dr Kingsley Marshall @kingsleymarshall.bsky.social · Apr 19

We're pleased to announce that #TheBirdwatcherFilm will have its North American premiere at Chicago Horror Film Festival this May. Head to www.chicagohorrorfilmfest.com for further details and tickets. Become a part of the silence.

vimeo.com/1072828598

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