Jamie Hannigan
@jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social
Writer, doodler, screenwriter (THE DAMNED, PILGRIMAGE, THE WOMAN IN THE WALL), regretter etc. Irish living in Madrid.
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Delighted so many are of you could come. Here’s what the film looked like, one year and ten months ago!
This, alas, is 💯
It always ends up being a war between those on safe, full time salaries for whom doing nothing is the safest options and freelancers or producers with bank loans, staff costs and fewer long-term productions paying the way for whom speedy decisions are a must.
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This, alas, is 💯
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Every single word of this
Also, writers now have to have multiple projects in development at the same time in the hopes that *something* will see the light of day
eventually
at the heat death of the universe
Also, writers now have to have multiple projects in development at the same time in the hopes that *something* will see the light of day
eventually
at the heat death of the universe
When you try to explain why scripted development can take so long, it's almost embarrassing to have to tell people that it does not boil down to some very specific, rigorous process, but rather that it might take you 5 days to write a draft, and seventeen weeks to get each set of notes back on it.
Not fit for purpose: UK commissioning process under fire
Production sector leaders are demanding radical changes to a system they describe as 'medieval'
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Every single word of this
Also, writers now have to have multiple projects in development at the same time in the hopes that *something* will see the light of day
eventually
at the heat death of the universe
Also, writers now have to have multiple projects in development at the same time in the hopes that *something* will see the light of day
eventually
at the heat death of the universe
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More Irish folk horror from youtube:
youtu.be/GIN5aTyy5MA?...
youtu.be/GIN5aTyy5MA?...
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
More Irish folk horror from youtube:
youtu.be/GIN5aTyy5MA?...
youtu.be/GIN5aTyy5MA?...
I’ll suffer for my art, but if you want me to suffer for yours, you’d goddamn better well pay me for it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I’ll suffer for my art, but if you want me to suffer for yours, you’d goddamn better well pay me for it.
Delighted to hear that WOLFWALKERS (script by @willcollins.bsky.social, directed by @tommcartooner.bsky.social & #RossStewart is getting a limited cinema re-release (in selected cinemas): variety.com/2025/film/ne...
‘Red Rocket,’ ‘First Cow,’ ‘Pig’ and More 2020 and 2021 Titles Coming to Indie Theaters for ‘Lost Films of COVID’ Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Sean Baker's 'Red Rocket,' Kelly Reichardt's 'First Cow' and other indie titles released during COVID are coming to theaters.
variety.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Delighted to hear that WOLFWALKERS (script by @willcollins.bsky.social, directed by @tommcartooner.bsky.social & #RossStewart is getting a limited cinema re-release (in selected cinemas): variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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real Lunar spacesuit designed by the British interplanetary society.
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
real Lunar spacesuit designed by the British interplanetary society.
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
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November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The loneliest man in the world.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The loneliest man in the world.
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Oh man, you think you got it bad? I’m on the John Matrix Persuasion squad and every day we don’t get our necks snapped is a day to savour.
September 10, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Oh man, you think you got it bad? I’m on the John Matrix Persuasion squad and every day we don’t get our necks snapped is a day to savour.
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The pride and joy of my badge collection
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The pride and joy of my badge collection
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PREDATOR fans (PRED-A-HEADS?) will enjoy Irish screenwriters @kevinlehane.com & @willcollins.bsky.social going through the PREDATOR films, from 1987 up to BADLANDS.
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
Prey It Ain't So, It's Predator Movie Rankings
open.spotify.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PREDATOR fans (PRED-A-HEADS?) will enjoy Irish screenwriters @kevinlehane.com & @willcollins.bsky.social going through the PREDATOR films, from 1987 up to BADLANDS.
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
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I'll point once again to one of my favourite pieces of writing about writing, which is distinctly snarky: "9. All short stories should be 3,000 words long."
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...
24 Rules for Writing Short Stories
Based on my years of experience in the writing game, I’ve come up with a list of 24 essential rules for creating short stories that will engage, entertain and enthral. Feel free to use them w…
owen-booth.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I'll point once again to one of my favourite pieces of writing about writing, which is distinctly snarky: "9. All short stories should be 3,000 words long."
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...
tfw you go to the wrong shop for anarchy
me when strange men feel compelled to let me know that they think a movie I like is bad
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
tfw you go to the wrong shop for anarchy
Always good to seem some love for the under-appreciated PREDATOR 2.
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Always good to seem some love for the under-appreciated PREDATOR 2.
If it involves romance, fantasy and time travel, would that make it chronomantasy?
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
If it involves romance, fantasy and time travel, would that make it chronomantasy?
PREDATOR fans (PRED-A-HEADS?) will enjoy Irish screenwriters @kevinlehane.com & @willcollins.bsky.social going through the PREDATOR films, from 1987 up to BADLANDS.
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
Prey It Ain't So, It's Predator Movie Rankings
open.spotify.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PREDATOR fans (PRED-A-HEADS?) will enjoy Irish screenwriters @kevinlehane.com & @willcollins.bsky.social going through the PREDATOR films, from 1987 up to BADLANDS.
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
open.spotify.com/episode/08C8...
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Maybe I am vain, Carly Simon, but I still think the song IS about me.
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Maybe I am vain, Carly Simon, but I still think the song IS about me.
Maybe I am vain, Carly Simon, but I still think the song IS about me.
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Maybe I am vain, Carly Simon, but I still think the song IS about me.
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halfway through @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and my overriding way is that tech-bros are terrible fathers
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
halfway through @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and my overriding way is that tech-bros are terrible fathers
halfway through @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and my overriding way is that tech-bros are terrible fathers
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
halfway through @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN and my overriding way is that tech-bros are terrible fathers
If there was even a shred of truth to this (which I doubt), I would be very angry at how dumb people can be and still be paid for it.
EXCLUSIVE: James Bond Writers Reveal Twist That Has Left New Creators With 'Huge Headache' When It Comes to Resurrecting the Super-Spy for Amazon
Bond writers are now racking their brain, trying to move forward with the franchise after the last film's wild twist.
radaronline.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
If there was even a shred of truth to this (which I doubt), I would be very angry at how dumb people can be and still be paid for it.
Ah Gort,still got it
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Ah Gort,still got it
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November 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Every time a listener writes a review or gives us a rating it boosts the podcast. So thank you to Scannain! If you want to give us a lift, write a few words in the app wherever you listen and let the algorithm now we’re good! You can find links for the pod here: www.bestbitspodcast.com/screen-play