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Jan O’Connell

@janoconnell.bsky.social

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Producer writer director distribution marketing artist and sometimes Sherpa. “Paint what you like and die happy” Henry Miller

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Nov 6

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 5d

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Every Californians Ever (Part 1 of 2)

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 6d

Reminder for folks to support
@pancan.bsky.social research. He was far too young to leave this earth. #find a cure #pancreatic-cancer

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 6d

reminder that @pancan.bsky.social hits all walks of life and we need to find a cure…he was too young to leave and so talented. rip

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 9d

This one hurts…iconic Actress 😭

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 9d

Diane Keaton RIP.
This one hurts -iconic movie roles that changed the face of cinema throughout her film career. I ran into her a few times-on studio lots or at the movies. Also, gracious and friendly to everyone she met.

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 13d

Frank Grillo crushing it! He’s a true example why you never give up in this business and keep keeping on…🎥🔥😎👏

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 17d

@rickaclifton.bsky.social latest podcast interv with Dean Kootz his 📕 book 😱
Going Home in the Dark just in time for Halloween 🎃 👻

Quills & Chills @quillsandchills.bsky.social · 17d

Honored & a little stunned!! My conversation with Dean Koontz about his haunting book Going Home in the Dark just received a Gold W3 Award. Huge thanks to Dean for taking the time, & to everyone who listens & supports these conversations.

Check out our conversation here:
https://loom.ly/n0ykKdI

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 17d

Congrats @rickaclifton.bsky.social well deserved. Podcasts

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 20d

#halloween 🎃 counting down
#horrormovies😱#blueskymovies

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · 25d

So she’s doesn’t squeal

!? Hold old man -we’re living in a

a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is sitting in front of a window with his eyes closed .

ALT: a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is sitting in front of a window with his eyes closed .

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Sep 20

Me thinking—Am I getting old or just over this 💩 #caturday #freespeechsaturday

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Sep 19

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Sep 16

Robert Redford icon 🎥⛰️🎭

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Sep 15

So he can keep buying his own stock!🤪

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rick Clifton #podcast interviewed Ally Walker about her latest book, The Light Runner. #buy-book #sky-book #authors
#books @barnesandnoble.com @amazonprime.bsky.social

Quills & Chills @quillsandchills.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thrilled to have @allywalker.bsky.social back on Quills & Chills! We dive into her debut novel The Light Runner, exploring grief, empathy, and the creative leap from acting to writing. Always love our conversations.

Everywhere you get your podcasts.
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#TheLightRunner #BookTok

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 29

Nice deep dive into Ally Walker’s, The Light Runner #skybook 📕 Rick!!👏

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 27

The reality you have to keep a sense of normalcy for her kids- especially if he doesn’t know who they are most days. Kids don’t understand dementia. Truly sad-amazing man. One of the hardest working actors of his time, no ego and took care of his crews. a pro.

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 16

Booksky and #caturday announce
📕 Saturday #buy-book support authors today

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 10

#skybook #jimmyfallon book club on IG
He’s asking for book recommendations kindly mention 👏😎
#allywalker book The Light Runner

@fallonbookclub #thetonightshow

Ally Walker @allywalker.bsky.social · Aug 8

Please go to Jimmy Fallon’s @Fallonbookclub on Instagram and recommend my book, THE LIGHT RUNNER for his 2025 Book Club!!!! I think recommendations are due Monday or Tuesday so PLEASE do this ASAP!!!!!! Much much love😘😘😘😘 Link to post here: www.instagram.com/p/DM_cFTBOgGv/

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hikari worked in front and behind the camera—natural eye —she’d DP her earlier work. Her success wasn’t forced -she believed in the process. 🎥👏🏆

Film Independent @filmindependent.org · Jul 31

Congrats to #FiFellow HIKARI, recipient of the #TIFF50 Emerging Talent Award! 👏

HIKARI went through our Screenwriting Lab in 2016. The app for the 2026 Lab is OPEN! ✍️ Apply here by Aug 25: bit.ly/Screenwritin...

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Aug 1

Good for Hikari—talk about “trust the process” when making films. 🎥 nothing is overnight in Hollywood.

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Jul 27

I Know Whaat You Did Last Summer
#skymovies #caturday

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Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Jul 26

#Saturday #vibes

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Jul 24

Can you get a tax write off? #dogs

Jan O’Connell @janoconnell.bsky.social · Jul 20

Happy Birthday Camille Keaton! the OG of scream queens. #skycinema #skymovies

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