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Sam Robotham

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Award winning screenwriter and non-award winning filmmaker and podcaster. Mental health advocate. Rep: Maddy Weese - Bellevue Productions WATCH DEADCOATS HERE ⬇️ https://shortedfilms.com/short-films/deadcoats-afterlife-humor/

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · Nov 7

Since we're all re-introducing ourselves, thought I'd re-share my dark comedy short film, DEADCOATS

The American Revolution seems very relevant again for some reason. Couldn't tell you why...

Check it out and enjoy!⤵️

youtu.be/Nqwd3Vmp9WU?...

#Scriptsky #Filmsky

DEADCOATS - Short Film

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 4h

Any progress is good progress

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 6h

Yeah...I miss money...

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 6h

🤘

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 7h

I got you...

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 7h

Hoping it's another entry in a series of great news

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 11h

Seriously so happy for you. Hope you savor every moment of the festival!

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 11h

Running full speed towards opportunity 🏃

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 11h

You know what they say...

"When the writing is flowing, soon you'll be going (to Hollywood)"

It's not a very good saying

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 11h

What I found kept me sane, but also led to some real opportunities, was volunteering the free time I had to help folks out.

Whether that's aiding another writer on here or making a difference in your own community, putting that time to good use was crucial to help me build some great relationships.

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 12h

Amazing! Congratulations Stacey! So glad you get to go and rep this script in person.

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 12h

Not sure I've already found that balance, but I'm sure going to keep trying!

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 13h

Last October, I was in a low place. Freshly laid off from work and few prospects of hope on the horizon.

Just a year later, I'm still out of (full time) work, but my writing career is at an all time high with a month of meetings with some exciting people.

The only way out is through.

#Scriptsky

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 14h

You're living proof!

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 15h

The latest Scriptnotes episode is a perfect reminder that you don't NEED a bunch of competition accolades, or reps, or a million industry connections in order to get a script made.

Sometimes, all it takes is the right story at the right time.

#Scriptsky

johnaugust.com/2025/after-t...

After the Hunt

John welcomes writer and actress Nora Garrett to look at how her first screenplay, After the Hunt, took her from being un-repped to working with director Luca Guadagnino. They discuss her path from ac...

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 15h

YES!!! CONGRATULATIONS

Thrilled that this gem of a script (and gem of a writer) is getting recognized

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 1d

It's cruel that the worst people running our country also happen to say some of the funniest stuff that's ever been said.

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 1d

Man, if I only had a box of peas right now...

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 1d

Of course the day I'm stuck away from my computer working a gig is the same day my brain decides to overflow with ideas.

The timing is impeccable.

#Scriptsky

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Lauren Grace Thompson @lgrace.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 OUT NOW! 🚨

Gabriel Urbina @gabrielurbina.com · 1d

THE HARBINGERS
Created by Me
Produced by Eleanor Hyde
Directed & Sound Designed by @euripidesredux.bsky.social
Starring Andrés Enriquez & @lgrace.bsky.social

Out Today!

So here's the official thread with all you need to know about the new fiction podcast from the minds behind Wolf 359 & Unwell!

A banner for The Harbingers, showing two hands, a man and a woman's, each wearing a ring, reaching towards one another.

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Ash Lazer @ashlazer.bsky.social · 1d

Something wicked this way comes…

Watch this space if you dare. #scriptsky

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 1d

If you like stories of the spookily dookily nature, you won't want to miss this year's lineup...😈

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Ash Lazer @ashlazer.bsky.social · 1d

Something wicked this way comes…

Watch this space if you dare. #scriptsky

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 2d

Did what we screenwriters call "The Fellini" today (wrote 8 1/2 pages)

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 2d

Me neither.

Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 2d

See you soon and also what did I miss

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 2d

Dear #Scriptsky

I'd like to formally announce I'll be taking a break from screenwriting while I focus on collecting myself. I'll announce my return once that's done. Take it easy. ✌️

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Okay, break's over. I'm back.

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