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I made a movie: TheHackerMovie.com I wrote a novel: DeathRowBookClub.com I made a show: TheDifferenceEngines.com

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Today is Employee Appreciation Day!
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! YouTube video by Conspicuous Pictures Presents

It's #EmployeeAppreciationDay. Consider the day while watching Fluorescent Beast, a movie that explores the cost of being an artist in a world of employees.
youtu.be/oS3Ii9C5tZA?...

06.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
All the Things I'm Doing (and why)
All the Things I'm Doing (and why) YouTube video by The BXI

#NonDeFIlm

I know I need to share more. I know I need to define and speak into my brand. I don't know how to do those things.

All I know is how to be me. So, I started a Vlog about me being me, including my filmmaking, spirituality, etc.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNcz...

01.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Several of my favorites are in there. Ronin & Sneakers.

27.02.2026 05:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Until you realize that it might actually be plotting your death/demise. Oh, wait. That's AT&T.

27.02.2026 05:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The BXI The stories we tell ourselves become the lenses through which we view the world. We're currently making a movie: www.SomeCallitLuck.com

#NonDeFilm
In an effort to build community on my YouTube channel, I’ve re-enabled (basically moderated) comments. Hopefully the trolls won’t come back.
www.youtube.com/@TheBXI

25.02.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ep 001 - The Intro Vlog
Ep 001 - The Intro Vlog YouTube video by The BXI

After a month of considering it, I’ve taken the leap and started a weekly vlog. Here’s today’s entry:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVay...

23.02.2026 21:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FordlΓ’ndia
FordlΓ’ndia YouTube video by JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson - Topic

Johan Johansson was one of Cinema's greatest composers. I'm sad I'll never get to work with him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_j...

21.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I believe in truth in #advertising. And I found this on socials and it feels increasingly more relevant as time passes.

17.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently they missed what most consider as the pilot to the entire Star Trek Universe, where Pike was in a hover-chair.

13.02.2026 05:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#NonDeFilm

Do you want to know the general tone of Go Gentle, my next short film?

I bought these for reference.

11.02.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#NonDeFilm #indiefilm #marketing
People are talking about the value of making videos of filmmaking journey as a way to build audience (eg, Iron Lung). I can do that, but it won’t be remotely close to the same quality of my film(s).

But, would people be interested? These are my current thoughts.

10.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why Owning Nothing Is So Expensive
Why Owning Nothing Is So Expensive YouTube video by Business Insider

#NonDe
Physical media will be making a come-back beyond people listening to vinyls. Here’s one reason why:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AKn...

08.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few years ago I helped my friend and fellow #NonDe filmmaker, Paul Osborne make Fluorescent Beast. It’s a brilliant commentary/parody of what we as artists wrestle with.

It’s gonna finally be available on VOD on Friday, March 6, 2026. Check this out!

05.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's one of my all-time favorites.

05.02.2026 04:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#NonDeFilm
I’m converting a script to a production draft while I listen to my Singles playlist.

This is the first time I’ve ever produced someone else’s script. @mattfnwallace.bsky.social has written a good story so I’m making Go Gentle (working title).

02.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Which book did he love most?

For me it's Old Man's War.

02.02.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I like and agree with your argument.

The motivation for the government banning some drugs while allowing others is all about pacifying the society to make it more amenable to control. If viewed from that lens, all those laws are consistent (and most of them are morally wrong).

02.02.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As streamers continue to both suck at curation and suck even more at paying artists fairly, physical media will continue to see a come-back.

Plan accordingly!

01.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

01.02.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 35204 πŸ” 17404 πŸ’¬ 2299 πŸ“Œ 2248

Tell me more.

01.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The amazing @danmirvish.bsky.social is running a Kickstarter for his next #IndieFilm www.kickstarter.com/projects/ato... and I supported him and got this reward. I guess he thinks I should be Brezhnev?

30.01.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amidst all the horror show that is the U.S. today, here's some news that's actually good, and comes from a hopeful place.

Humans are doing a fly-by of the moon again, leaving on Friday!

28.01.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He is a truly wise man. But, I still don't understand that quote, even after he explained it to me.

22.01.2026 09:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's a quote, "The road to hell is without mile markers." But, that doesn't mean it can't be seen in retrospect. And we have to be bold and honest with ourselves. Is this where we want to be? #indiefilm

21.01.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, thanks for that. I got a VERY different kind of alert. Maybe I should turn vibrate off on my iPhone. ;)

20.01.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A very depressing but necessary realization for spiritual growth.

I've discovered one of the first steps is RADICAL self-honesty (formalized as "confession" but it doesn't require saying anything to another person unless the individual feels it).

20.01.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

True...

However, they also produced Automatic For the People which includes "Everybody Hurts" which got me through one of the darkest places in my life.

20.01.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The United States government has ZERO moral authority.

The only authority it has is the threat of violence.

20.01.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Earthquake felt in Garden Grove. Lasted maybe 5 seconds.

20.01.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It sounds like ulcers, and, despite my strong pacifist inclinations, I'm strangely okay with Ross having ulcers.

14.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0