A lovely cathartic afternoon picking up props for a short horror film

The neighborhood skeletons seem very much ready for the weekend. I’m with you, neighborhood skeletons, I’m with you

Reposting as #BandcampFriday becomes #BandcampFridayNight

It is happening once again! #BandcampFriday where all proceeds go to the artists. Buying an album will A) make me feel great and B) help pay for more film fest submissions for our horror film DEAD MEDIA. Get an audio horror story or comedy album here: josephscrimshaw.bandcamp.com

What we see here is Donald Trump, acting as he always does, as a global chaos generator. The further we stand away from that, the better off we will be. Well said @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 👏 #bbcqt #IranWar

Had a great rehearsal for a short horror film I’m shooting next week with Jessica Fenton, one of the stars of our horror feature DEAD MEDIA. Very excited for the fun version of scary times

The House is voting on a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's illegal war in Iran. The price of unchecked war powers is paid by innocent civilians and servicemembers sent into harm’s way. Voting YES to put a check on Trump's reckless abuse of power.

Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone. But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.

Fired is a great first step for Noem, now on to tried

Instead of Captchas or Two-Factor Authentication, we should prove we're human with an explosive 30 second string of creative swearing

40 states have a higher improper payment rate than Minnesota. WY is 5 times higher SC 4 times KY is 3.5 times TX is 3 times. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FRAUD. IT HAS TO DO WITH REPUBLICANS (including the mngop) HATING MINNESOTA FOR BEING BLUE! minnesotareformer.com/2026/03/04/u...

Left a slight gap in my frozen pizza and now I must live with the terror that it might eat me

New post on my blogletter FINISH YOUR MONSTERS. This week, I discuss the power of post-film Q&As and whiskey drinks in magic boxes. Read/subscribe here: buttondown.com/FinishYourMo...

"What if, instead of constantly berating yourself for what you are not, what if you keep in mind that maybe whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you are might be exactly what someone else needs right now?" Just added this book to my queue.

It Happened To Me: I accidentally left my phone at home when I went for a walk and I knew 15 minutes of peace

Every trans person who refuses to shrink their identity to fit the room is expanding the world for everyone else.

It's primary day in Texas and *Democrats can't lose.* Both Crockett and Talarico have huge strengths; the GOP candidates—Paxton and Cornyn—are weak. Dems are urning out in record numbers, even beyond the last presidential primaries. Be a part of it! goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/...

Stared at the blood moon for five minutes and it didn’t whisper any commands that only I could hear :(

Between smart glasses and rampant betting markets, society is closer than ever to our ultimate goal: A slot machine strapped to every American’s face

Heading home from Nevermore Film Festival. Thanks to all the audiences, organizers, and fellow filmmakers who made the first festival screenings of our horror film DEAD MEDIA a great experience. ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Screen our film in a theatre with Statler & Waldorf boxes. Onward!

Branding is important. So in my career as a film director, I’ve decided to always pose at the step & repeat like I’m taking a “first day of second grade” photo

My favorite part of staying in a hotel is leaving two to three hours for scholarly debate and analysis to decipher the hieroglyphics of the different shower controls

Today’s schedule: -Wake up to horrible news about the US attacking Iran -Contact my reps in Congress demanding they reassert their authority -Go to a screening of our horror film, try to focus -And back on social media to catch up on the real life horror -Tragic, maddening, exhausting

Here's Ilhan Omar. Much more clearly stating the illegality of this war and consequences to civilians. But same ultimate ask - a vote on the Khanna/Massie War Powers resolution. bsky.app/profile/repi...

We cannot allow President Trump to drag Americans into another endless war. That is why I have supported bipartisan legislation to end US involvement in Iran without Congressional authorization since June of 2025. We must vote on that legislation immediately.

Them: How has social media changed your life? Me: I’m aware of far more weird shit the moon is up to

Great first screening for DEAD MEDIA at @nevermorefilmfest.bsky.social followed by a lovely Q&A. Questions about film influences, sound design, monster lore, and if one of the actors ever gets told they look like Florence Pugh. (The answer was yes) Tix: nevermore2026.eventive.org/schedule/694...

Everything the Ellison family could own if Paramount buys Warner Bros: Paramount+ CBS CNN Showtime HBO Warner Bros TNT TBS MTV DC Studios Nickelodeon Comedy Central Cartoon Network And more... This is a rotten deal that the Trump regime has rubber stamped. State AGs must step in and block it.

Almost time for the East Coast premiere of our horror film DEAD MEDIA. The promo card vibes nicely with the moody architecture of beautiful downtown Durham. If you’re attending @nevermorefilmfest.bsky.social, check out the link for tickets here: nevermore2026.eventive.org/schedule/694...

At the airport enjoying a mimosa that matches the color scheme of the promo for our horror film DEAD MEDIA. Excited to visit Durham and watch the film with audiences at @nevermorefilmfest.bsky.social! Tix & info: nevermore2026.eventive.org/schedule/694...?

i am glad to be a trans person on hrt. being trans is awesome and incredible and anyone persecuting trans people is hell's own jackass. gender should be a playground not a prison camp with barbed wire around it

Exercise Update: I got up from the couch without making an effort noise

It's fun to be a collector. I like to collect books, records, action figures, movies, and just now I sat in silence for 5 minutes because I forgot one of the things I was stressed about. Gotta get 'em all.

It’s not just Medicaid funding they’re withholding to MN. It’s food assistance, child care assistance, social services, job training, safety testing, public health, disaster relief. SNAP. Free lunch for kids in school. They hate us for loving our neighbors, and are collectively punishing us for it.

The president once again attacked our city, targeting our Somali community members during the State of the Union address. The invasion of federal immigration agents will have lasting effects on our refugee and immigrant community and we stand by our neighbors.

This is awful and will most likely affect people I care about. The fascists only have one move--to inflict pain and act tough about it. It's also incredibly stupid. Really sticking it to the seniors will be a great stance to run on in the midterms.

Have you ever seen a shitty stand-up repeat the same bad joke louder trying to get a better response? Then become belligerent and blame the audience for their own horrific failures? If yes, then, in my opinion, you have seen tonight's State of the Union address

This donut has no mouth and yet it is smiling. Happy Twin Peaks Day to those who celebrate

I am awake, but I want to be asleep. Thanks, tea bag

Many new laws are needed to fix the broken politics of the United States. Perhaps one of them should be you can't be President if you've ever had a podcast

Got some promo cards made for our horror movie DEAD MEDIA. Bringing them to our festival premiere this weekend at @nevermorefilmfest.bsky.social in Durham, North Carolina. Made them as bookmarks to celebrate physical media of all kinds! Tix & info here: nevermore2026.eventive.org/schedule/694...

Instead of sheep, I’m counting things that make me angry before I go to sleep. Should work out well

New post on my blogletter FINISH YOUR MONSTERS. This week's adventure is finding human connection by making a stupid mistake. Also, FIRE. Read/subscribe here: buttondown.com/FinishYourMo...

If you've ever thought it was too late to do something extraordinary, let this book change your mind. Many thanks to @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social and @scrimstreet.bsky.social for diving into *The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax* on This Book Made Me! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

One of my favorite liminal spaces is a donut shop late at night

My cocktail photo accidentally turned into a black velvet painting

Having a great day celebrating the 40th anniversary of Legend of Zelda by repeatedly murmuring "forty years, forty fucking years" and changing the emphasis each time

This is great news for anyone going to Nevermore, I’ve seen this movie and it’s a delight!

The subheadline on this NYT piece is going to turn me into the Joker. Like... this... is exactly what trans people have been saying was going to happen for years.