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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd.

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Screenwriter/director/producer with a wild imagination and a macabre sense of humour. https://janetswainston.wixsite.com/my-site-3 Home | My Site 3 I block political accts, trolls, bots and randos. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12590648/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · Jun 25

#ScreenPit
#Scriptsky

#WrDis #WrWo #40Up #SeRe

#Fea #LBu #HoCo #Pg

Also compared to Shaun of the Dead.

DM’s are open - readers are welcome!

Movie poster of a radioactive mushroom for a comedy horror movie called Shitake Happens!

Tone comps for Shitake Happens! - Mantango - Creature from the Black Lagoon - Tucker & Dale VS Evil

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 15h

Oh Brett, why must you be so contrary?

LOL

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 15h

#scriptsky
#screenwriting
#screenwriters

You remember the other day when I said I love the development stage of writing.

I take it back.

I like the getting paid part.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 23h

We actually get quite a lot of filming done here. It’s crazy.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 23h

#scriptsky
#screenwriting

Another thing, you know how actors need motivation, so do your characters.

There has to be a reason, a transformative emotional arc, a purpose as to why they are doing what they are doing.

Their goal and what happens when they reach their goal?

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 23h

#Scriptsky
#screenwriting

Let us all remember that “rom com” stands for ROMANTIC COMEDY.

It has to have love and jokes.

You’re welcome.

LOL

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

The Wall and most of the 1st and 2nd season’s of The Handmaid’s Tale were filmed right here in Cambridge.

And Reacher was filmed literally in the building next door.

11/22/63 was filmed down the street.

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Tennyson E. Stead @tennysonestead.bsky.social · 1d

Are you trying to write a screenplay?

I've just posted step-by-step instructions on writing both feature films and 60 minute pilot scripts on my YouTube! I'll be doing a 30 minute TV course, technique videos... please like and sub!

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#scriptsky #filmsky #writersky

Tennyson E. Stead

As a working screenwriter and script doctor on more than 70 film projects, Tennyson E. Stead is teaching the fundamentals of success in screenwriting. Supported by a successful film development and f...

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah!

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Tom Vaughan @storyandplot.bsky.social · 1d

There are very few iron-clad rules in screenwriting.

Tomorrow, I'll share with 9,800+ subscribers one certain rule that if you break it, your script will go right in the trash!

(This is not true, but you will get... a "note.")

Interested? The link is in the replies. 👇

#scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 1d

The secret to finding your writing peers isn't waiting to be discovered—it's becoming an active discoverer. Ask what others are working on. Request to read their scripts. Offer specific, thoughtful feedback. Building your pack requires intention, not luck.
#scriptsky

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Oh sorry, workshop.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Well done

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

“We want you to change the protagonist from a woman to a man, and then give him a girlfriend he has to save.”

ʀʏᴀɴ ᴛʜᴏᴍᴀꜱ ʀɪᴅᴅʟᴇ 🇵🇭 🏳️‍🌈 @ryanthomasriddle.com · 2d

"The studio has notes."

#ScriptSky

Luna 🌙 @headingwest.ca · 2d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"Maiden name is Smith"

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve been dying to watch it but I’m also afraid to. I know I’m gonna cry through the whole thing.

I didn’t know the man but he was a true blue Canadian and a very lovely human being.

I miss him in the world.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Tim, @leahfromsd.bsky.social gave me great advice.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

#scriptsky

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SCTV - It's a Canadian Fact: Thanksgiving

YouTube video by SCTV

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

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Turkey is in the oven, the potatoes and carrots will go in 1 hour from now

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Kim.

I love my little Thanksgiving meal for one!

No having to share pie with anyone LOL

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

#scriptsky

Thanksgiving menu:

Turkey (roasted)
Potatoes (roasted)
Carrots (roasted)
Brussel sprouts (roasted)
Stuffing
Gravy

Apple crumble pie for dessert.

a man is eating a plate of food and making a funny face .

ALT: a man is eating a plate of food and making a funny face .

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

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Welp, apparently the new feature I’m developing has some serious American Psycho vibes.

Which I think is pretty cool but also intimidating. How does one match up with a masterpiece?

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Tim Westland - Screenwriter @timwestland.bsky.social · 3d

#Scriptsky #Filmsky
THE BODY FARM
When a child's corpse is found among the bones at a forensic research facility, a relentless Detective must navigate a maze of corruption, religion, science, and her own dark past to find a serial killer who has turned the Body Farm into the perfect cover for murder

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

Watch this way cool horror short and try not to get creeped out.

The Brain Cutter🔪🩸 @briancutter.bsky.social · 2d

Oh hey y'all, did I mention I made a horror short a while back? Here it is for spoopy season. #Scriptsky #filmsky

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Screen Test

YouTube video by HERC Studios

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 3d

#scriptsky

It’s TURKEY DAY in Canada.

Where we celebrate the harvest, the end of summer, ready ourselves for winter and feast on turkey and all it’s fixings.

a woman wearing sunglasses and a turkey head stands in a kitchen

ALT: a woman wearing sunglasses and a turkey head stands in a kitchen

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 3d

#scriptsky

R.I.P. Diane Keaton

A legend, icon.

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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 3d

I won’t lie, it did displace everything else when it hit my bank account….whew.