writer | all opinions are semantic
dark peak, uk
Joined October 2010
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Braving another script call-out! 🔔✍️🎬. Only film and TV - must include logline - no fantasy/horror please! (Bonus points if Christmas film). All scripts to my email: [email protected] #writers #screenwriters #writersfilmTV #writersinfilmTV
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🚨How British companies are bolstering Vladimir Putin’s war machine🚨
A depressing thread.
But an important one.
With some pretty shocking charts.
Let’s begin with the “official” picture. It suggests UK trade with Russia has collapsed since Feb 2022. Down by 74%…
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My only response to this is:
In order for me to write poetry that isn't political, I must listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent
By Marwan Makhoul
APNews: Arts Council England (@ace_national) has updated its policies, warning that "political statements" made by individuals linked to an organisation can cause "reputational risk", breaching funding agreements (1/5)
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LOOKING FOR SHORT SCRIPTS:
1. One location.
2. 10 pages max.
3. Require no VFX
4. Preferably drama. No comedy or horror.
5. Preferably US based.
If you have something that fits or have any questions, comment below.
#scriptchat #shortfilm
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Thank God there are a few with principles left to speak truth to power
Lord Ken Clarke: " I always fear... about the risks of moving towards an elected dictatorship in this country. The sovereignty of Parliament has its limits, which are the limits of the rule of law... in a liberal democratic society such as ours."
#RwandaPlan
some beans✨ retweeted
If you're concerned about the BBC and political bias, it's Robbie Gibb you should be worried about, not Gary Lineker.
some beans✨ retweeted
Looking for scifi, thriller, comedy script that takes place at a isolated location. Budget of $1M has already been secured. Send me a message with logline, deck & whatever other materials you may have if you have something within these mandates.
#screenwriting #screenwriter
some beans✨ retweeted
Last night, for the first time in over 20 years, I was on #bbcqt. Someone dropped out the day before and they urgently needed to fill the seat. Though I was losing my voice, I wasn't going to wait another 20 years. You can watch the programme here:
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t4t…
some beans✨ retweeted
Johnny Mercer, "Extraordinary progress on climate change has been made under this Conservative government"
George Monbiot, "No, extraordinary progress has not been made under this government. It has deliberately trashed some of the progress even that was made under Boris Johnson's government" #BBCQT
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George Monbiot absolutely shredding this govt and their sadistic, pure distraction, Rwanda policy.
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Good morning, here are the ten books I was most struck & moved by this year.
nytimes.com/2023/12/04/books…
some beans✨ retweeted
Jenny Jones rips the government on their plans to intrude on citizens’ privacy by spying on their bank accounts…
…and suggests we at least start with a pilot study on the MPs advocating it - to help uncover corruption & fraud.
👏👏👏
some beans✨ retweeted
If you worked in the HR department of a criminal organization, how would you differentiate between qualifications for a “Goon” vs a “Henchman?”
some beans✨ retweeted
Stewart Lee ‘unfunwashing’ Farage with exactly the levels of acuity, accuracy & acerbity you’d expect.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
