- [The entirety of Wever’s acceptance speech after winning the 2013 Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series] Oh, my god, thank you so…thanks so much! Um…thank you so much! Um…I gotta go. Bye.
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Turning 42 Today: Chris Hemsworth
QUOTES:
I love the adventure that comes with this work, the travel and all that. But also the craft, the storytelling. From a kid, I remember enjoying certain books and getting swept away in movies.
[on life in the Australian Outback] It’s beautiful up there in the Northern Territory. My earliest memories are of buffalo and crocodiles. As a kid, you don’t own a pair of shoes because it’s too hot!
Everything shifted for me after Rush (2013). It wasn’t as financially successful as other things I’d done, but it gave me more movement, more options, more doors opening, more meetings. All of a sudden, it’s “Oh, wow! You’re an actor!”.
I remember how differently people treated me when things went well. Some directors and producers who never gave a shit – at best, they would have given me a sideways glance – next time I saw them, they’re my best friend. That’s gross.
Watch Today’s FREE Festival: EXPERIMENTAL Shorts Festival
Watch the festival NOW for the next 48 hours by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial using the link, or go to http://www.wildsound.ca
Watch today’s Festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/events/experimental-shorts-festival
FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS, 27min. India
Directed by Mohanjeet Baldev Singh Kalsi
In the biting cold of North India’s winters, thousands of stray dogs struggle to survive, unseen and unheard. But in the bustling city of Gurugram, one man refuses to look away.
https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofdogs2025
ALEPH, 29min,. Brazil
Directed by Joao Butoh
To live or not to live in the shadow of a society.
Can politics, religion and ethnicity force you to live up to established standards?
What is the price of your happiness?
Live your life or live the life that others attribute to you?
https://www.instagram.com/joaobutoh
Watch the EUROPEAN Shorts Festival (in case you missed it)
Watch the festival NOW for the next 48 hours by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial using the link, or go to http://www.wildsound.ca
Watch today’s Festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/european-shorts-festival
Kazbegi, 5min., Slovakia
Directed by Yakiv Antypenko
Set to a traditional folk song recorded live at a Georgian wedding, this short documentary immerses viewers in the natural and cultural rhythm of the Kazbegi region. With no narration, the film focuses on the detailed sound design and visual atmosphere — where every insect and breeze plays like an instrument in a living orchestra.
https://instagram.com/jackfoto1
TOY, 11min., Greece
Directed by Natasha Smyrnaiou
New Years Eve. Nikos is looking for a New Year’s gift for his godchild in a toy store with a strange salesman. During his stay there, he evoked memories of his own childhood. He finally gets a toy, but not what he thinks..
https://instagram.com/natasha_smyrnaiou
Today’s Podcast: EP. 1562: Screenwriter Wesley Steven Drent (NECROTICA)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5QkTVemr88
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Necrotica is about breaking new ground in the sacred (but tired) Zombie Apocalypse genre. It’s about uncompromising survival, family, and finding meaning in the face of devastating loss.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Horror/Zombie Apocalypse with a healthy spoonful of Lovecraftian terror.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Necrotica is a character-driven story that flips the zombie genre on its head. It’s something new that still feels familiar. With only two characters who have a lot of speaking lines and easy set pieces, it would be a great showcase for two actors to demonstrate their character chops while being producible.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Festering doom.
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Today’s Writing Deadlines: August 10, 2025
Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.
FAMILY & KIDS Short Story Contest (everyone wins):
https://festivalforfamily.com/family-kids-short-story-contest-everyone-wins/
Submit your FAMILY short story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video.
DRAMA Novel Festival:
https://festivalfordrama.com/drama-novel-festival/
Get FULL FEEDBACK on either the 1st chapter or entire novel book from our committee of Professional Writers, and Writing Consultants. Get your novel performed by a professional actor at the festival.
NEW OPTION: Or, just submit for an actor performance reading transcript of your novel (any 5 pages of your book). Great way to promote the sales of your book if you’re already published. (see examples on the video playlist below)
SPORTS Screenplay Festival:
https://sportsfilmfestival.video/
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show.
Today’s 5 STAR FilmFreeway Review: WILDsound FEEDBACK Festival
Submit to the WILDsound Festival Today:
This festival was amazing. WILDsound is full of surprises is the best place to go if you want your script reviewed. They will even get actors to do a script read! Who does that! You rock WILDsound!!!! until next time:)
Best!
NLKimmel (Kimmel Screen Productions)
August 2025 EXPERIMENTAL, DANCE & MUSIC Festival Testimonials
Deadline Today to Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:
I really enjoy my experience with them. It is a geat honor to have my film selected for this festival.
The attention they have to make the most communication on my film is very satisfaying.
I would recommend this festival to anyone who wants to live a fabulous experience.
I am impressed with their support for filmmakers and attention to details. It has been a great experience and i highly recommend this festival.
We love this festival! Restless Dance Theatre and our collaborators were thrilled to win ‘Best Performance’ for Counterpoise. The festival have shown so much care in supporting us and sharing audience feedback on the film.
The folks behind this festival really go out of their way to support the artists. They’re personal and involved, and I love their audience feedback videos. I’m really grateful to have been a part of this festival.
This was my first time submitting to this festival, and I was just so pleasantly surprised and excited of the professionalism, the communication, and also the feedback and opportunities! HIGHLY recommend hands down.
Turning 42 Today: Chi Lewis-Parry
https://www.instagram.com/chopper_chi/
QUOTE: No money, no plan, no roadmap. But a dream, courage, and an insatiable hunger for more. I stayed the course and voilà! 🇫🇷 Dream BIG kiddies!
