Just joined StoryPeer... I guess we'll see how this goes. I have 2 scripts up for claiming now, one's pretty well polished and is a finalist at Omaha (But I've never gotten any feedback on it) and the other is "done" but not really...

I saw this and I hope it's true. I have 2 feature scripts that fall into this category. What do you think? deadline.com/2026/02/teen...

Haven't had a finalist there since 2015! Now I have two! 😍

Woot! Two finalists at the Omaha Film Festival: The Crying Producer (feature) and Radio Contact (short) and also a semifinalist, The Chelsea Chronicles (feature), as well.

Worst Enemy filmthreat.com/reviews/wors... via FilmThreat "…a punch to the gut.."

I'm so off and on here, I forget it even exists sometimes. I think partly because I see the same people on other platforms. How does one find interesting people to follow with similar interests? I've searched for orgs and festivals and stuff and so few are on here...

Another great review of out film. This time by @richardpropes.bsky.social - The Independent Critic "Raw and uncompromising and radically truthful" theindependentcritic.com/worst_enemy

The reviews are coming in. "The performances are terrific from the whole ensemble, but Kevin Machate really brings it all together with such a heartfelt, honest portrayal" filmcarnage.com/2026/01/20/r... #supportindiefilm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

LTNS... Stuff coming soon!

New thing...

I got notes on BAD GIRLS today from an Emmy-winning screenwriter. It was educational. And humbling. And apparently some of the info that's being passed around between indie writers is total bullshit. He really liked the script, and after making the adjustments he suggested, I know it will be better.

Poster images for THE SURVIVOR

Just when I was feeling really good about this writing thing, here' comes the MF crash. Makes it feel like none of it's worth it.

I'm sure you guys keep track of this stuff so... Would you mind sharing (privately) the names of (and maybe related info) for the lit managers you have queried? I never thought I'd be asking, but I apparently need a rep to contact certain people. (Which I DO understand) #scriptsky #screenwriting

Signed on today to produce a short horror film called "Kissyfoot", written by my friend Michael Clifton, and starring the amazing Dale Dickey. #shortfilm #scriptsky #screenwriting #filmmaking

Major life change coming. I knew it was the right decision when I really decided and felt a huge relief.

Not normally a contest I'd enter, but they were actually nice, although I couldn't even tell you what country they're in. it was more of a test to see if it was ok in other people's eyes. Miss Jolene wasn't unhappy, which is fortunate for the judges. ☠️ #scriptsky

It occurred to me that with @coverfly.bsky.social closing, I'm going to save lots of $. Why waste $ entering contests just to get on some arbitrary list? At first it felt like it meant something. Now it just feels like a waste. I'll still enter some festivals, but that's more curated. #scriptsky

The two bottom ones came in today. Dunwich announces winners in a couple weeks. Can't complain. #scriptsky #screenwriting

I know a lot of #scriptsky - #screenwriting ppl are trying to get reps so they can sell/option their scripts. I have no interest (for now) in that. I DO want to get to producers to help find funding though. Have any of you had success (w/o reps) in making this happen?

BAD GIRLS BL review #2 came back as a 7. Better... Honestly for a first feature, it's as good as I could ask for. Not an 8, but the difference in 7-8 & 8-9 is all subjective. No complaints. This won't get me into Nicholl, though so I'm not even going to bother with that. #scripysky #Screenwriting

FYI: This came from @coverfly.bsky.social yesterday after I emailed with questions. "Coverfly will not be accepting new submissions come August, however existing submissions will still be considered by the various competitions listed on our site beyond August. " #scriptsky #Screenwriting

The rumors are true. I wonder how @coverfly.bsky.social plans to manage contest entries after August 1. I have entries that don't announce until 2026, so it feels like I've lost my entry fee of the platform I used goes away. nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-... #scriptsky #screenwriting

It's disappointing that so many people in the "industry" don't recognize satire, or don't appreciate humor that isn't spoon fed to them. This is one reason there's so much garbage floating around. The smart stuff or the odd stuff doesn't get any support because it won't make you a buck.

Amazing news! Both T.D.F. and BAD GIRLS were named as QUARTERFINALISTS at the New York International Screenplay Awards via FilmFreeway.com! First placement for both, and hopefully a good sign for the future.

Wow, the Screenwriting subreddit REALLY hates anything related to the Blacklist. What a toxic waste dump, much like the rest of Reddit. That whole site should be nuked and restarted from scratch.

I've had this waiting to be finished for a while. "T.D.F.", Short mockumentary/comedy (10 pg). Logline: In the late 80s, a struggling synth-pop band got their first hit. Decades later, the reclusive producer behind it is finally ready to explain what no one ever understood. #firstPageFriday

Had a bad exp w/one of the coverage companies on Coverfly. They delivered fewer pages of notes than promised & also delivered late. Their offers to rectify it were illogical, ridiculous, and insulting. Worse, they were the only option for what I was looking for. In short, they suck.🤬 #screenwriting

Does anyone know why my ranking on @coverfly.bsky.social jumped without placing in anything new? I jumped from top 3% to 2%, and landed back on the top 20 (all time) Red List. Any insight? #screenwriting

After dozens (I think? lost track...) of shorts, I finally finished my first feature script. "When their sanctuary is marked for erasure, six New Orleans drag queens trade the spotlight for the streets, exposing a city’s dirty secrets with grace, grit, and unapologetic glamor." #FirstPageFriday

Wrote the big demon battle scene today. Kept it to 3 pages because 1) It's hard and 2) I think a 2-3 minute fight sequence is plenty, don't you? Gloomy Sunday is now just about 85 pages. We know where we need to add, so it probably will end up at 95-100. 1st draft due June 1... (self imposed)

Not unhappy about this.

Behold, the parents of my new baby, arriving home in Sept 2025.

Finally some good news in the darkness: I'm getting a service dog. (Although it will be later this year). YaYYYYY!

@cindybegel.bsky.social Hi Cindy! Glad to see you over here. Just getting started over here although I left the other place long ago. I love your stories & anecdotes!

Yay!

Seems as though nobody sees this, but here goes anyway. Check out our trailer for WORST ENEMY, starring Me, Beth Shea, co-starring 3-time Emmy nominee Barry Corbin and directed by Ammie Masterson. Currently in post production, coming to a film festival near you. #shortfilm vimeo.com/1047370068?s...

Paul Giamatti's fake lazy eye deserves the Oscar.

@aggiebrett.bsky.social You're "famous"!

This is legitimately huge. We're SO EXCITED.

For those who are unaware, I started as an actor. I stopped in about 2013 but in early 2014 I was asked to be in this. Missi Pyle was part of a short film I made the year before and she asked me to be in this. I'm the creeper getting pushed early on (By Missi's sister). 😂 youtu.be/i6eTsfEmGC0?...

Today and every day.

Hopefully we keep going. If not, that's ok, and not unexpected. w/ @alphadogtx.bsky.social

Wow. Top 5. Never made it this far with them before. WORST ENEMY goes into production in 2024.

3 time Emmy nominee, Cowboy, Air Force General, Veterinarian, Sherriff, Astronaut, basketball coach, land-leasing holdout and super nice guy Barry Corbin. And me. I tanned today, I don't have a full on sunburn, despite this photo. 😂