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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Feb 7

My rewrite is done until the next rewrite. #scriptsky #writeyourspec

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 8

To all my friends and colleagues in LA, please stay safe.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 1

Fred nailed the role in Armored as he did all his roles. It was a thrill to have Remo Williams, Morpheus, Leon in my movie. I was a in nerdvana being on set with my heroes.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 1

Good pick 😉

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 1

Happy New Year

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 1

As 2024 Fades Out and 2025 Fades In, I wish you all a typo-free year filled with inspiration and success. Lets make 2025 the year of the spec. Be healthy. Be happy. Be writing. #writeyourspec #screenwriting #scriptsky #writing

kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .

ALT: kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Jan 1

U r 2 kind.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Dec 25

Merry Christmas from Rodger, a guide dog in training, and his proud papa, Rubix. #guidedog #puppysky

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Dec 25

Stay safe LA.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Dec 20

The film structure I use is 32 cards in my outline creating 8 sequences over 5 acts. Every card is a domino that falls and causes the next domino to fall. I don't worry about plot points or pinch points or whatever. All I care about is making the dominoes fall. #scripysky #screenwriting

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Dec 18

Congrats @cartblanch.bsky.social I love the premise. Can't wait to see it.
#scriptsky #screenwriting

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Sony Preemptively Acquires Sci-Fi Story “H.A.V.E.N.” From Carter Blanchard, Who Will Adapt As Feature

A 'H.A.V.E.N.' movie based on the sci-fi short story from Carter Blanchard is in development at Sony, we've learned.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 28

For all those who say you can't write like this because it violates sacred screenwriting laws that only seasoned professionals are allowed to break, I give you exhibit A: Alignment by Natan Dotan.
#writeyourspec #screenwriting
#scriptsky

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 27

I love seeing new writers break in with a splashy spec sale. #scriptsky #screenwriting

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Searchlight Lands Spec ‘Clean Break’ From Writer Ryan Brennan With Scott Free Producing

Following a competitive situation, Searchlight Pictures has landed the spec Clean Break from scribe Ryan Brennan.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 22

Following a competitive bidding war, Fifth Season has landed the spec Alignment from Natan Dotan. Makeready will produce. Sources say the figure landed in the $1.25 million against $3 million range.

#writeyourspec
#scriptsky
#screenwriting

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Fifth Season Lands Spec ‘Alignment’ In Seven Figure Deal, Makeready Producing

Fifth Season has landed the spec script 'Alignment' from Natan Dotan for $1.25 million-against-$3 million. Makeready will produce the film.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 18

“Show don’t tell” is great advice but don’t underestimate “tell don’t show”. #screenwriting #scriptsky

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 18

I sure did. Writing another heist as my next spec after my current WIP.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 18

I love a good space heist.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 17

#ScriptSky describe your current #WIP using only 2 posters

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

#scriptsky #filmsky #scriptsky+

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

Same.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

“Venne secured a healthy mid-six against seven figure deal for his script. The spec had no talent or director attachments and caused a stir on the back of its concept and writing alone.” #writeyourspec #scriptsky #screenwriting

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20th Snaps Up Action Spec ‘Test Drive’ From ‘Dexter: Resurrection’s Matt Venne; Safehouse Producing

'Test Drive,' an original action spec from Matt Venne, has landed at 20th Century Studios for development.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

Damn. I gotta give respect to make a for going the distance.

James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

I'm calling it for Tyson. Its gonna be a brawl with lots of grabbing and shoving.

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 16

When I'm not writing cool stuff, I raise and train service dogs for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This is my current puppy, Rodger. He is 5 months old. #puppysky #guidedogsky

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James Simpson @jamessimpson.bsky.social · Nov 14

Awesome. Thanks.

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