Luis Levy

@atmanrising.bsky.social and I are big fans of Kane Pixels’ *Backrooms* unsettling liminal spaces YouTube videos – so we’re thrilled to know that the A24 feature film will be released in May with Kane directing. Bonus: The film boasts an impressive cast – Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Duplass included!

"Moving On" | Music video for Get Over It Day YouTube video by Jeannie Novak

Put the past behind you on #GetOverItDay with “Moving On” 🦋

// Moving on, we’re moving on
Our old life is gone, it’s going gone
From now on, it will never be the same //

Piano/vocal #song from SHELTER – rel by Novy Music (a div of @novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#piano #indie #music #singer #musicmonday

Iron Lung (S2 E5) *SPOILERS* #cosmic #horror #moviereview #podcast YouTube video by Evil*Asterisk Podcast

This episode features Markiplier's sci-fi horror film, Iron Lung (2026)🩸

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more!

#horrormovies #horror #scifi #indiefilm #indie #indiemovie #indiefilmmaker #markiplier

“Stand Together” | Music video dedicated to the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 YouTube video by Jeannie Novak

"Stand Together": 4 years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. Released in 2022, this #musicvideo is dedicated to the brave people of #Ukraine – ft footage from Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Kharkov 🇺🇦

#piano #song #indie #music #singer #standwithukraine

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"Was I Dreaming" - New music video for Breakup Day 💔 YouTube video by Jeannie Novak

"Was I Dreaming": A #sadsong for #Breakup Day. Being ghosted leaves a mark 💔

I realized something had changed
Like magic, you were gone

Piano/vocal recording from the SHELTER collection – released by @novyunlimited.com 🎹

#musicvideo #indiemusic #piano #song #indie #music #singer #singersongwriter

"Until You Came Along" - piano/vocal (from AFTERGLOW) for #ValentinesDay YouTube video by Jeannie Novak

"Until You Came Along": A love song for #ValentinesDay – featuring nostalgic footage of a couple skateboarding in the ’70s ❤️

#valentines #happyvalentinesday #musicvideo #indiemusic #piano #retro #70s #lovesongs #song #indie #music #singer #skateboarding #skateboard #love #valentine #lovesong

Markiplier bypassed traditional gatekeepers and proved that sincerity and a $3M budget can outperform a $40M marketing spend. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I were able to catch a screening – and we’re seriously considering it for our next @evilasterisk.com podcast episode 🩸

Howl (S2 E4) *SPOILERS* #werewolf #horror #moviereview #podcast YouTube video by Evil*Asterisk Podcast

Our first episode of 2026 features #werewolf #horror film, Howl (2015) – directed by Paul Hyett 🐺

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more!

#horrormovie #film #monster #movie #movies

“Entourage” | New music video for World Automobile Day 🚘 YouTube video by Jeannie Novak

For #AutomobileDay: Vintage 1930s road etiquette and safety video paired with "Entourage" piano improv. Featuring Chevrolet Master Deluxe and Standard models – filmed in #Detroit by the Jam Handy Organization 🚘 🎹

#piano #classiccars #acoustic #indie #automobile #worldautomobileday #indiemusic

Finally writing my first feature-length script. Roughly 30 pages in!

Managed to get a head start during the holidays -- I'm posting here for accountability purposes.

Fade In Professional is a godsend ... and it runs on Linux :)

#cinema #screenwriting #filmmaking

Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay! It's their world; we're just living in it 🐿️

#squirrel #squirrels #wildlife #nature #musicvideo #music #song #piano

Using the “wicked problem” to describe game dev is spot on—& working in core project teams that can scale is a lesson from the film industry! (The train analogy also hits home. BTW: @atmanrising.bsky.social & I have been seeing too many train movies lately—from Terror Train & Train Dreams to Howl!)

Novy Unlimited | RPG Compilation 🎮 YouTube video by Novy Unlimited

Novy knows RPGs. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #rpg #rpggames #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #videogame #gamedesign #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopment

"Seeing Is Believing" | New music video for the new year 🎇 New year ... new challenges and opportunities. It's on us to hope for a better future – and fight for it. //Seeing is believing Truth hasn’t lost its meaning It’s possible to build something new There’s really no deception It’s a matter of perception If we believe, we can make it through// Piano/vocal recording from SHELTER ℗ 2021 Jeannie Novak Music & Lyrics © 2020 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas (4th Street Recording Studio, Santa Monica, CA) Mixing by Bobby Vickery & Matt Bishop #newyearseve #newyearsday #newyear #piano #musicvideo // SEEING IS BELIEVING © 2020 Jeannie Novak Just this past New Year's Eve We were so eager and naive Excited for the year ahead A brand-new era, so it seemed We began to scheme and dream But a line was crossed instead The new year isn't over yet We've grown weary and filled with regret It feels like a lifetime has passed us by But even though we're bruised and battered We haven't forgotten what has mattered There's still a glimmer of hope in our eyes We've been through the wringer But our faith isn't lost We believe in the future Even if peace came at a cost Seeing is believing Truth hasn't lost its meaning It's possible to build something new There's really no deception It's a matter of perception If we believe, we can make it through Believe your eyes It's not a surprise The world is about to change Someday we'll look back It was a lot to unpack This trip was long and strange Oh, watch us now Oh, watch us now Oh, open your eyes Cause seeing is believing

"Seeing Is Believing": New year ... new challenges and opportunities. It’s on us to hope for a better future – and fight for it 🎇

Original piano/vocal song written and performed by Jeannie Novak – released by Novy Music (a division of
@novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#motivation #musicvideo #piano #newyear

Exhuma (S2 E3) *SPOILERS* #supernatural #horror #moviereview #podcast YouTube video by Evil*Asterisk Podcast

Our final episode of the year features Exhuma (2024) – Jang Jae-hyun's supernatural #horror film 👻

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible and more!

#horrormovie #film #supernatural

Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered—1st performed on Dec 25, 1940 during Rodgers & Hart's musical, Pal Joey. Since then, it’s been covered countless times—by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra & even a Rod Stewart + Cher duet! 🎹
#song #jazz #piano #acoustic #cover

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/bewitched-song

Oleta Adams’ cover of Brenda Russell's “Get Here” debuted on Billboard Dec 15, 1990 – becoming an anthem for troops during the Gulf War. #Acoustic #cover recorded live at The Village Studios. On Spotify, YT, Apple, Google, etc 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/get-here-song

#song #music #pop #piano

Let 'The Secret Agent' fill you in on what it's like to live under a dictatorship A research scientist is on the run from hitmen in this thrilling film. Set in 1977 Brazil, The Secret Agent captures the daily realities and surreal absurdities of life in an authoritarian state.

A research scientist is on the run from hitmen in this thrilling film. Set in 1977 Brazil, The Secret Agent captures the daily realities and surreal absurdities of life in an authoritarian state. n.pr/49ZSnV4

There Are Monsters (S2 E2) *SPOILERS* #foundfootage #horror #moviereview #podcast Horror enthusiasts Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review Jay Dahl's found footage horror film, There Are Monsters (2013). The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more. Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. #indiehorror

Episode 2 of Season 2 features There Are Monsters (2013) – Jay Dahl's found footage #horror film 📹

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more!

#indiefilm #indie #horrormovie #film #thriller #horrorfilm #movie

Happy Bday, Natasha Bedingfield! “Backyard” wasn't released as a single but was on her second album (N.B.) + North American version (Pocketful of Sunshine). #Acoustic #cover recorded live at Village Studios 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/backyard-song

@novyunlimited.com
#song #music #pop #piano

Novy Unlimited | Platformer Compilation 🎮 Novy knows platformers. This is a sample of some of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011! To learn more about how Novy can support your game – regardless of the genre – pay us a visit at www.novyunlimited.com 🎮 00:02 - Ayo: A Rain Tale 00:13 - BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER 00:23 - Bob Was Hungry 00:33 - C.A.R.L. 00:42 - Cyjin: The Cyborg Ninja 00:53 - Ginger: Beyond the Crystal 01:03 - Heart Chain Kitty 01:13 - Monochroma 01:23 - Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 01:33 - Somber 01:43 - Super Sami Roll 01:53 - To Leave 02:03 - WarriOrb 02:13 - Where's Samantha? 02:22 - Wunderling #platformer #indiegame #actiongames #games #gameplay

Novy knows platformers. And a bunch of other genres, too! Check out some of the incredible games we’ve launched since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #platformer #platformers #indiegamedevelopment #actiongames #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

“Goodbye My Friend” | #sadsong for Unfriend Day 💔 “Goodbye My Friend” is an honest look at the pain of a friend breakup. Whether the friendship has fractured or just faded away, this song explores moments of betrayal, the silent drifting apart, and the difficult realization that it’s over. If you’ve ever had to say goodbye, this one’s for you. Piano/vocal recording from SHELTER 🎹 Music & Lyrics © ℗ 2020 Jeannie Novak Recording ℗ 2021 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas (4th Street Recording Studio, Santa Monica, CA) Mixing by Bobby Vickery & Matt Bishop #musicvideo #indiemusic #breakupsong #friendship // GOODBYE MY FRIEND © 2020 Jeannie Novak Goodbye my friend I guess this is the end Looking at you I should have seen through No need to depend Goodbye my friend I think this is the end Our moments were few It wasn’t just you No need to defend The tears we cried The sleepless nights The dreams that didn’t survive They were all kept alive I’ve been screaming inside So you couldn’t hear me It made no difference at all Now you’re not near me You’re far away, and it’s time to say Goodbye my friend Yes, this is the end Those pictures we drew Were all we could view No need to pretend I guess that we’re through But it doesn’t ring true My friend

Goodbye My Friend: an honest look at the pain of a friend #breakup. Whether the #friendship has fractured or faded away, this #song explores betrayal, drifting apart, and the realization that it’s over. If you’ve ever had to say #goodbye, this one’s for you 💔

#sadsong #indiemusic #piano #singer

Bad Liar: Released 7 yrs ago today – primarily written by Imagine Dragons lead vocalist Dan Reynolds & his then wife Aja Volkman before they separated. #Piano #vocal cover recorded live at Village Studios 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/bad-liar-song

#music #song #indie #acoustic

@novyunlimited.com

See it in IMAX or Dolby. Seriously, this is a worthy Predator movie and a kick-ass popcorn flick in one solid package. So happy I saw this in a premium theater.

Just got out of Predator: Badlands! Dan Trachtenberg is 3 for 3. This is a genre-shift, sure -- but it's the best action-adventure offering in recent times. A perfect pairing with Alien: Romulus.

#movies #predator

"Haunted Carousel" | New piano vocal horror song for Halloween weekend 🎃 "Haunted Carousel" – a song based on a chilling instrumental in the HORRORSHOW collection. Since the piece had a strong refrain to begin with, I modified the original melody slightly and wrote lyrics to it. Piano/vocal recording from AFTERGLOW 🎹 Music & Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Music based on “Carousel” (HORRORSHOW © 2013 Jeannie Novak) Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording (Santa Monica, CA) Mixing & Post-Production by Bobby Vickery Enhanced vocals performed by Jeannie Novak #piano #vocal #horror #song #halloween // HAUNTED CAROUSEL © 2019 Jeannie Novak Somewhere, far from here Each step you take will be filled with fear Careful, you might disappear On the haunted carousel Sometime, long ago Clowns and creatures put on a show Frozen grins are still aglow On the haunted carousel The carnival barker took the ticket from my hand And sent me away For another day While the carousel ponies kept on moving up and down In the final hour They will steal your power Some way, you never win And the circus seems to be closing in Run away from what might have been On the haunted carousel The carnival barker took the ticket from my hand And sent me away For another day While the carousel ponies kept on moving up and down In the final hour They will steal your power Somehow, yesterday Everyone had a price to pay You’ve already made your way To the haunted carousel //

Frozen grins are still aglow on the haunted carousel 🎠

Original piano/vocal song recorded live in studio for AFTERGLOW – released by Novy Music (a division of @novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#piano #indiemusic #musicvideo #indie #singer #songwriter #song #music #halloween #horror #haunted

Novy Unlimited | Horror Game Compilation #Halloween Novy knows horror games. This is a sample of some of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011! To learn more about how Novy can support your game – regardless of genre – pay us a visit at www.novyunlimited.com 🎃 00:04 - Anoxemia 00:15 - Clown in a House 00:26 - Echoplex 00:37 - Nightmare Boy 00:48 - No70: Eye of Basir 00:58 - Outbreak: Endless Nightmares 01:09 - She Sees Red 01:19 - Somber 01:30 - Spookware 01:41 - The Tarnishing of Juxtia 01:52 - To Leave 02:02 - Unstoppable: Breakout 02:13 - Without Escape #survivalhorror #horrorgaming #indiegame #games

Novy knows #horrorgames. And a bunch of other genres, too! Check out some of the incredible games we’ve launched since 2011 🎃

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #halloween #indiegamedevelopment #horror #horrorgaming #indiegamedevs #survivalhorror #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev

“Frontier” | New music video for National Immigrants Day 🌊 “Frontier” is inspired by the bravery of those who seek a better life for themselves. Released on National Immigrants Day, this music video is dedicated to the refugees, explorers, and pilgrims who have made epic journeys for their dreams. National Immigrants Day was established on October 28, 1987 by none other than President Ronald Reagan to honor the contributions and achievements of immigrants in shaping culture and society. Piano/vocal recording from AFTERGLOW 🎹 Music & Lyrics ℗ © 2019 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas at 4th Street Recording Studio (Santa Monica, CA) Mixing & Post-Production by Bobby Vickery #musicvideo #piano #indiemusic #immigrantstories #newbeginnings •••••••••• FRONTIER © 2019 Jeannie Novak Why do they look at me that way? Do I seem that strange? Wondering if I’ll ever see the other side The birds are singing to me every single day Why don’t they all want me to stay? Their words are a mystery to me But I can read their eyes If I cross the line, will they come for me? Over there, it’s beautiful – and it’s beckoning to me But if I get through, will I be free? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Crying over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment A frontier away My eyes are watching, waiting But can I truly see? Did another soul just smile back at me? Am I accepted as I’ve turned out to be? Have I come closer through the sea? At the crossroads of our lives It’s getting hard to survive And another part of me has died We’ll find another way To face another day Grieving over time that’s slipping by A frontier away We’ll be swimming to our dream A frontier away It’s wider than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over We’ll start over again Just around the bend Keeping every thought until the end It’s not far away We’re getting closer every day Nearing our destination Stopping our frustration – yeah Water’s deeper than it seems I’ve given my life for this moment But swimming in quicksand I reach out for your hand We fall back again And start over

Forging your own “Frontier” on #NationalImmigrantsDay 🌊

PIano/vocal song written and performed by Jeannie Novak for the AFTERGLOW collection – released by #NovyMusic (a div of
@novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#piano #indiemusic #musicvideo #indie #singer #songwriter #song #music #musical #immigrantstories

He was an idiot.

Yeah, FHC was honest as far as I remember.