Creatives: in what emotional state do you produce your BEST work?

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I noticed that I should have a pinned post, introducing myself:

I am a filmmaker with a love for storytelling through animation and live action. You might know me from 'Under The Apple Tree' or 'The Smile'.

And I write, paint, do urban sketching, compose music and what have you. Never a dull moment.

:)

www.erikvanschaaik.com

Having my tea while my breakfast congee is cooking & watching one of my fave YouTube channels, the #FridayNightSemites podcast.
Hosted by #Palestinian #comedian Sammy Obeid & #Jewish #filmmaker Josh Healey.

Currently watching this episode:

Noam Shuster-Eliassi: The Israeli Comic Laughing in the Face of Apartheid

Noam Shuster-Eliassi is a self-described “traitor comedian” – an Israeli artist, activist, and all-around cultural troublemaker who isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Growing up in Israel’s only intentional Jewish/Palestinian community called Neve Shalom / Wahat as-Salam (‘Oasis of Peace’), Noam refused to join the Israeli army and instead became an organizer against the occupation. Now, she’s turning her unique perspective into comedy that takes on everything from Israeli censorship to the contradictions of what she calls the “peace industry.” Think of her humor as the antidote to Israel’s polished PR—challenging, honest, and unapologetically bold.

In this episode, Noam breaks down her one-woman show, Coexistence My Ass (yes, that’s really the name), the reactions to her pro-Palestine material, and the toll of being a loud voice for human rights and equality from Gaza to the West Bank and inside present-day Israel itself. She also dishes out some wild stories from her time at East Jerusalem’s “Corona Hotel” quarantine, shares what it’s like to speak at international peace summits without pulling punches, and dives into her own, not-so-sanitized take on Israel’s official narratives. This conversation gets real about the risks (and occasional rewards) of using comedy to cut through apartheid, dehumanization, and the unspoken hierarchies baked into Israeli society.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=64atewhC8vE

Leah is also an Impact Producer, a great person, and one of the hardest-working and smartest filmmakers I know. (And I know some brilliant filmmakers.)

Filmmakers, if you are looking for an accomplished impact producer for your narrative or documentary social impact film, talk to Leah. She's fantastic.

https://www.inflatablefilm.com/contact/ 2/2

#Film #Filmmaker #Filmmakers #IndieFilm #IndieFilmmakers #SocialImpact @film

Weird question for creatives (of any kind):

Have you ever received a bad review that you appreciated (maybe it was instructive, or it was witty enough to make you laugh, or maybe you were even hoping to get a strong reaction)?

NOT looking for pity parties here, but negative reviews you actually kinda enjoyed?

I think I need an #introduction or #intro or #introductions...

I'm a (wannabe) #filmmaker #screenwriter with two shorts under my belt and two more I'm currently working on! Made a couple of music videos with others.

You will see me posting about #films I liked: blockbusters, arthouse, short, feature-length...

Also #photography, #filmmaking, #screenwriting, and maybe F1, my 11 playlists, random sketches or how I'm progressing (or regressing) while attempting to learn French.

It's coming up on one-year since I joined Mastodon and I just switched to a new instance. So, there's no better time for an #introduction toot.

I started my #privacy journey during the height of the pandemic, when #proton had a special for their email service. Over the past 4ish years I have been trying to learn as much I can, and have been slowly switching/advocating for privacy friendly alternatives. In October of last year (2023), I made the switch to #linux and haven't looked back.

More recently, I have taken an interest in #OpSec.

I am also a big fan of #OpenStreetMap and try to contribute as often as possible. All of my mapping content is posted on my other account to help keep things separate -- @governorkeagan@en.osm.town

Currently, I work two jobs. My primary role is with a company that provides trainers to help other companies solve their problems, and I specifically work on training #AI.[1] I’m also working as a freelance #filmmaker, with the goal of making that my full-time gig. All my video-related toots are posted on my other profile, @gringomedia.

[1] There are a lot of issues with the company that I’ve posted about on my previous profile (@governorkeagan@mastodon.social), and I’ll be sharing more about them here at some point.

What's the best way to adapt Cyberpunk as a feature film?

Join Tenny and Greg for this week's Pitching Pixels: https://www.twitch.tv/jumprangers

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Pitching Pixels is live!

Today, Greg and I are talking through how to adapt Megaman X as a feature film! Join us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jumprangers

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Today, Greg and I are talking through the screen adaptation of Space Quest, the Sierra adventure gaming classic!

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AND NOW FOR SOME CHUCKLES

11yo: Mama, will you come to my room and pretend to scream?

me: You need to film that for your movie?

11yo: Yes, will you pleeeeeease?

me: I will, but you have to gimme a minute to finish what I'm doing.

11yo: Thank you! Okay, I'll be in my room sprawled on the floor with all my limbs splayed out like I'm dead.

Well alrighty then.

#6thGraderLife
#filmmaker