Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled

Peter Watkins obituary: radical British filmmaker behind The War Game and Punishment Park The maverick filmmaker and pioneer of the docudrama, whose anti-establishment works redefined political cinema and challenged the very language of mass media, has died aged 90.

The man won an Oscar plus a BAFTA @bafta.org for his work!!

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Peter Watkins obituary: radical British filmmaker behind The War Game and Punishment Park The maverick filmmaker and pioneer of the docudrama, whose anti-establishment works redefined political cinema and challenged the very language of mass media, has died aged 90.

I am so heartbroken, especially NOW that we need Peter's spirit more than ever. There are reasons his films stay relevant & never age: because those who deny history's harsh truths are doomed to repeat, exacerbate or witness them in the present. Peter is a huge influence on me.

#Producers / #ProductionCompanies: Searching or keen for a "#Paranormal" #Children's #Drama? I have a couple of projects, including an adaptation, which may interest. I hope to hear from you! 😊

HELLO, #Producers & #ProductionCompanies!! 👋
Let's chat or catch up? 😊 ✍️ 👇

#Producers / #ProductionCompanies: Searching or keen for a "#Paranormal" #Children's #Drama? I have a couple of projects, including an adaptation, which may interest. I hope to hear from you! 😊

Would any #Producers or #ProductionCompanies be looking or keen for a "#Paranormal" #Children's #Drama? I have a couple of projects, including an adaptation, which may interest. I hope to hear from you! 😊

HELLO, #Producers & #ProductionCompanies!! 👋

Let's chat? 😊 ✍️ 👇

Recommendations of Books #Published by HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social, please? 😊

I'd love to write for you after #TV success with Waffle's After School Club (BBC) & Hollyoaks (Channel 4)! Jack Thorne called me "a tremendous talent". I've written for @BAFTA winners, developed my own shows with major #ProductionCompanies, + am commissioned to adapt a classic Penguin Books novel. ✍️

Today's the day! Huge congratulations to @billwood.bsky.social on the publication of Be Right Back.

Amber, Jonesy, Cam and Buffy have officially split up for college... until Sanera calls them home.

Be Right Back is out now 🔍

Me, holding up a copy of Llama Glamarama, a picture book featuring a gold foil cover with Larry the llama on the front, and the word ‘banned’ overlaying it.

Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.”

It’s about a llama who likes dancing.

Award-winning author @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social was cancelled from #UK school visits & faced online abuse for his books. For #BannedBookWeekUK, he reminds us of the importance of books in offering young people a window into the diverse world we live in: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...

Tonight??

CBeebies - Waffle's After School Club Sitcom fun with Waffle the Wonder Dog at after-school club.

WAFFLE'S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB is now available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer!!! It has been such a joy to write for this wonderful show, and work alongside all the series' incredible Writers, Producers, Cast & Crew!!! 🐶

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Knives Out + Glass Onion with Rian Johnson Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets We're thrilled to welcome writer & director Rian Johnson for a very special Q&A screening, hosted by filmmaker Nia DaCosta. Part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central.  ...

Is anyone going tomorrow night?? @ Picturehouse Central

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Happy publication to @paulwaters.bsky.social - a streetwise nun and a hotelier take on murder and mayhem in this brand new mystery, MURDER IN MOONLIT SQUARE, out today!

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Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, mega-successful #Franchises, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the hurdles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Playwright

P.S. If it helps to know work-wise, @janicehallett.bsky.social - I've had my own TV series in optioned development with the former head of ITV Drama's production company, and another original show (detective) with BAFTA-winning Expectation Entertainment.

Please may we still connect? It would just be nice to continue chatting in general, but I would love to - if you're interested - find a way we might work together?

Thank YOU so much for coming and your time, Janice!! You are a terrific speaker, and so fascinating to listen to! I love the way your mind seems to work.

Great to chat with you!! I may have blathered and spoken at the speed of light, but I'd just been so looking forward to speaking with you.

INCRIMINATING, even!! 😬

WELL DONE, Robert!!!

I loved hearing you speak about the women in your life at Chiltern this year - one of my highlights. They would be so, so proud of you! Maybe a tad annoyed about sharing one or two embarrassing details? 😅 😊

I am sad that I didn't get to catch up with @janecasey.bsky.social or @robthor.bsky.social this year, though. 😔

Plus I got to meet @richardcoles.bsky.social (photographic proof above!) AND chat with @janicehallett.bsky.social - YES, win!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH,
@paulwaters.bsky.social @tonykentwrites.bsky.social & all, for another ACE @chilternkills.bsky.social!!! Your 3rd year, already you feel like the best writing fest out there (for me - no shade to anyone else)! The atmosphere & people are SO nice - considering the subject matter.

I took a picture of this for you in the bar today: 'The Marlow Brewery' on the beer tap, and (not pictured because I failed my photo composition) the pint glasses also! @robthor.bsky.social

@robthor.bsky.social Hello Robert,

How are you? 😊

I don't know if you remember, but we met and spoke last year while you were signing at Chiltern (you and Jane Casey were both so lovely to me). I enjoyed your talk so much today, but sadly did not get the chance to salute you with greetings.

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Another week on the USA Today Bestseller list! It's so very, very thrilling to know that so many Americans want to spend time with Judith (and therefore, by proxy, my Grandma Betty, Great Aunt Jess, and all of my other dotty female relatives who are in Judith's DNA). Go Team Marlow!

What a fantastic day @chilternkills.bsky.social! Though sad I had to leave before karaoke. 😔😪

So much fun catching up with friends new & old, witnessing GREAT speakers, partaking of delicious books!

Thank you so much for being brilliant, everyone!

And look who I met!!! 👇 @richardcoles.bsky.social

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Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, mega-successful #Franchises, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the hurdles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Playwright