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Luke Barnett

@lukebarnett.bsky.social

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THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS. Producer of YOUR LUCKY DAY. Writer and Co-Star of FAITH BA$ED. Other stuff, too (FEAR INC, FOR ALL MANKIND, NCIS: LA, etc).

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · Nov 15

My mom died when I was 17. I only have a handful of pictures and zero videos of her. A couple years ago, on my birthday, I got a text from a number I didn’t recognize. It simply said “happy birthday” with a YouTube link. I clicked it and my heart stopped. It was my mom.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 1d

me now vs me when someone casts me as a series regular on their television show

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

And if you haven't seen OVATION:
youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

youtu.be

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 6d

This book was so damn good. Great reminder of what made cinema of the 70’s so incredible. Authenticity was everything. Character actors as leads. Interesting over beautiful. Hollywood taking risks. It’s coming back. I see it in all the great indies and original horror. I’m ready.

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 8d

@lukebarnett.bsky.social and Noam Kroll – who created viral short, Ovation (inspired by endless Cannes standing Os) –bypassed the festival circuit to immediately release the project online, racking up nearly 1M views. – @indiewire.com
#indie #indiefilm #film #movie #indiemovie #filmmakers #shortfilm

How Two Friends Turned Endless Film Festival Ovations Into a Viral Short

Luke Barnett and Noam Kroll tell Future of Filmmaking about garnering over a million views for a film they shot in two hours.

indiewire.com

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 6d

Let's gooooooo.

Entertainment Weekly @ew.com · 7d

AMC's acclaimed crime thriller 'Dark Winds' is currently climbing the Netflix charts, but when does season 4 come out? Here's what we know so far, including its release date, plot details, and cast.

When does 'Dark Winds' season 4 come out? All about the series’ release date, cast, and new setting

AMC's acclaimed crime thriller 'Dark Winds' is currently climbing the Netflix charts, but when does season 4 come out? Here's what we know so far, including its release date, plot details, and cast.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 12d

One of the best shows on television returns February 12th on AMC. I can't believe I get to be a part of it. First three seasons are on Netflix, catch up.

variety.com/2025/tv/news...

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Slightly Smee @phllpwnslw.bsky.social · 12d

Dark Winds returns to AMC with S4 on Feb. 15. All three seasons will be on Netflix Monday. This series has scored 100% on RT across all 3 seasons. EP'd by Robert Redford and G. R. R. Martin.

if you like crime thrillers, get into it.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 12d

Get drunk and see a monster. Perfect.

Colin McLaughlin @colinthecrab.bsky.social · 12d

@thejoelynch.bsky.social is making a movie and I also helped

deadline.com/2025/10/bill...

Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch

Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans And Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch

deadline.com

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The Social Screenwriters Podcast @socialwriterpod.bsky.social · 14d

Hey there, everybody! Ep. 50 (!) w/screenwriter, director, actor, producer, @lukebarnett.bsky.social is out now! In it, we talk about his two (brilliant) viral short films, OVATION & THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS. And it's a video pod on YouTube! Here's the link-- youtu.be/O5t8JTmiWJE?...

#scriptsky

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Andy Compton @andycompton.bsky.social · 14d

New ep, y'all! And it's in VIDEO! I'm making a shift to video pods on YouTube and I'd love for you to follow me over there. Couldn't ask for a better 50th (yes, FIFTY!) guest than @lukebarnett.bsky.social Great dude. Insanely talented. Here's the link -- youtu.be/O5t8JTmiWJE?si…#scriptskyky

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 12d

Holy shit this concept. And from two of the best dudes. Love to fucking see it.

Joe Lynch @thejoelynch.bsky.social · 12d

Welp, the BUZZ begins….
@colinthecrab.bsky.social wrote a rager of a script and this team is amazing…can’t wait to have a drink with y’all! 🍻🍹🥃🩸

deadline.com/2025/10/bill...

Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch

Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans And Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch

deadline.com

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Nick Coffman @nickcoffman.com · 19d

Yeah, Ovation is pretty good.

Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

And if you haven't seen OVATION:
youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

youtu.be

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks, Nick!

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks, Jarom!

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Jarom Scott Andrews @legendofjarom.bsky.social · 20d

This is awesome, and extremely uncomfortable (complimentary). #filmsky

Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

"If you only watch one new short film this week, make it “Ovation.” That is, if you haven’t seen it already."

Thanks for the great chat, @indiewire.com.

www.indiewire.com/features/int...

How Two Friends Turned Endless Film Festival Ovations Into a Viral Short

Luke Barnett and Noam Kroll tell Future of Filmmaking about garnering over a million views for a film they shot in two hours.

www.indiewire.com

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Sam Robotham @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 20d

@lukebarnett.bsky.social is putting out some of the best short films of the last few years.

If you've still not seen OVATION, check it out!

#Scriptsky
#Filmsky

Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

And if you haven't seen OVATION:
youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

youtu.be

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks so much, Sam.

Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

Hey, thank you so much!

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Margaret Morgan 🇳🇱🇦🇺🇪🇺 @margaretmorgan.bsky.social · 28d

Brutal short film by @lukebarnett.bsky.social

"It was inspired by watching Joaquin Phoenix during ‘Eddington’s’ ovation at Cannes. You can tell it affected him and meant a lot… for about 45 seconds. After that, I’m guessing his soul slowly and uncomfortably died."

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youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

youtu.be

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

And if you haven't seen OVATION:
youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

youtu.be

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20d

"If you only watch one new short film this week, make it “Ovation.” That is, if you haven’t seen it already."

Thanks for the great chat, @indiewire.com.

www.indiewire.com/features/int...

How Two Friends Turned Endless Film Festival Ovations Into a Viral Short

Luke Barnett and Noam Kroll tell Future of Filmmaking about garnering over a million views for a film they shot in two hours.

www.indiewire.com