Shame that people (in my own borough) didn't learn from Brexit or see the global damage that Trump's administration - in style and approach - is currently causing. Instead, they want more of all that and at local levels? Well, that's democracy. Let's hold them to it.

Voted, lunched, coffeed, now back to editing and scheduling.

Saddened at the passing of Kenji Ohba. An OG Tokusatsu hero, in more ways than one, who was never ashamed of his career, evidenced by how he always gave so much to the genre as the decades went by.

I'm making slow but solid progress with my main script. I'm coming up to a half way point in writing the first draft of my next script, another biopic of sorts (I love a true story). So why is my brain obsessing over a THIRD script idea??? #scriptsky

Bluesky, meet blue skies

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4 episodes into The Pitt and yeah, I can see the hype. It's very well done.

Glad Bluesky is back up in time for #LetterboxdFriday. Here's my #LastFourWatched. - one from a genre I don't usually watch, and enjoyed. - one was something I've been wanting to see for ages. - one I found incredibly well executed. - one my wife fell asleep at...

Finally foldered away Twitter/X. Just full of bots, bait and brain dead activity. I’d delete it if I didn’t need it for PwrRngr but at least muscle memory can’t open it now.

#LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday - one didn't quite live up to the hype. - one featued some fantastic style choices. - one had an ending that was somewhat problematic. - one was paced very well, considering it's longer runtime.

Took a stroll round London this evening.

Well, that was exceptional.

New project (to take my mind off of the other project) is now at 25 pages ✌🏻 #scriptsky

Unresponsive people are the worst. I hate it, I hate it so much. If you want to be friend, and offer help, don't dangle shit. It is *incredibly* deflating and demoralising, on top of just being simply annoying.

What does this producer do on a day off? Well, daytime writing of course! (and on a new project…)

Wife: What’s that extra cable sticking out of the monitor for? Me: …

A little evening session of editing and I've done it. Down to 110 pages, without compromising what I feel makes the story unique and valuable. I shall sleep well tonight. #scriptsky!

Taking a break from work-work to work on my own work but it’s okay cos I love my new home workspace. And when you’re trying to cut the page count, the ultrawide really helps with that editing stage! #scriptsky

Display unit up, spaces filled ✅ (though I need more books…)

New chair ✅ Print and Frame sorted ✅ Display unit arriving tomorrow 🔁 Shelf arriving next week 🔁

#LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday One had a great ending. One felt really unique. One was oddly inspirational. One simply looked fantastic.

Walls painted ✅ New Desk built ✅ Monitor reconnected ✅ Awaiting new chair and shelves 🔄 So grateful to have a (safe) dedicated WFH space taking shape again!

The big office redo: Leak repaired ✅ Wall painted 🔄 New desk ordered ✅ New shelves ordered ✅ New chair ordered ✅ Will finally be able to WFH in a dedicated space from next week!

Making the most of the London sunshine with an actual blue sky and writing on the rooftop during a lunch break. #scriptsky

Got the script down to 112 today - all through snappier and smarter dialogue tweaks - but it's also a Tuesday so getting in my own head. Typical Tuesday. #scriptsky

114. Aiming for 110 or under. #scriptsky

Most days I’m doing everything I can, talking to everyone I can connect with, going above and beyond at every turn to keep things going in terms of making progress. It’s bloody difficult sometimes. It feels like no-one is taking me seriously. As though I’m pretending. Fuck me for having a vision.

Waking up to a 6-month extension on my contract. Some good news! 🎉

Tonight's music: - Coheed and Cambria - Prince - Van Halen - Stereophonics - Alicia Keys - Senses Fail Mix of new discoveries and some nostalgia in there.

Refined my script from 119 down to 116 pages today, while also adding some dialogue. To me, that's huge! #scriptsky

Here's my #LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday 1 of these has led to us booking a holiday. 1 of these was unexpectedly inspiring. 1 of these was genuinely a classic. 1 of these we're still quoting a joke from.

A day of meetings, editing and shooting.

This current "ask ChatGPT to create a caricature" trend is actually amazing, as it's showing all the individuals who are sharing far too much information with the service and clearly relying on it for every aspect of their life. I'll miss critical thinking and meaningful art when it's gone...

This just feels like new levels of exploitative behaviour. Society is finished, turn it off and on again. Restart it.

Adobe know how to play the game. I inquired about getting my sub down from £56/month, they came back with "£25 but that only unlocks if you buy AI Assistant for £5/month." So, of course, they got their AI sign-up (which will never be used), but I'm also saving £26 a month now.

Two shoots today, one down and one to go! 🎥

I try not to work the day-job at the weekend, but I noticed the latest video I produced for the FT getting 2-3x the likes and views as normal on both IG and TikTok. Looking forward to two more shoots next week and furthering the new video series!

My local library makes a good point.

Just got back from seeing 'Rental Family'. This film is so heartfelt, tender and beautiful, I feel the urge to state as much. I look forward to a cozy rewatch, in the Autumn, with my wife. If I had to sum it up in one word; lovely. In the most earnest sense possible.

It’s possible. It’s doable. It can be done. Just gotta keep at it. Just gotta find that one individual. Success and failure live next door to each other, but there’s no numbers on the door. You just knock.

I was able to actively get back into (somewhat) regular film watching in 2025, and despite being fortunate enough to be getting busy again with work/family, I hope to continue that into 2026. I had a little "Classic Cinema" binge in the summer, which certainly impacted my final stats haha

Waking up to see that #ProjectRED is looking to be even further from the leaks. Now people are disappointed that the show is not looking at all like a “Sentai rebrand”. This is why accountability is important. To double down on things, when reputable press says otherwise, is madness.

Thanksgiving marks the end of pushing Mighty for 2025 😮‍💨 I know things tend to start winding down now, so unlikely to get responses. Wish I could've made more progress w/ it, though still grateful to have had some read requests, while now producing video at the Financial Times! Hope 2026 is Mighty!

Very grateful to have received some freebies from Playmates/Character to promote for Christmas on PwrRngr. Good thing we put the tree up today!

Excited to launch my new format today at the FT - aptly named, too! Students often feel overwhelmed/intimated by the topics and language used within the FT. My aim is to act as the bridge that connects w/ a younger audience, making this informative content more accessible to younger readers.

Had a big meeting today, and it couldn’t have gone better. Just been given the go-ahead to launch TWO new social channels at the FT, exciting times ahead for sure.

Kamen Rider Black Sun // 仮面ライダーブラックサン 📸 iPhone 17 Pro, through Adobe Lightroom.

View from the roof at work. Could get used to this!