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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 days

How the HELL have I not noticed that in all the years I've been watching "The Abyss". How? HOW?!

Sean Collins-Smith

@SeanTwoNames

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@BittrScrptReadr Bro there’s a moment where there’s full-on *two lens wipes* in the middle of a scene, and I never noticed it. Curious if you’ll see them now that I’ve told you (hell, maybe you already knew about it?) To be clear: I mean a literal hand comes into frame and wipes the cam lens.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

This shot from the opening of "Lethal Weapon" looks like the stunt performer is landing on a car. But she's actually landing on a huge painted canvas that's stretched over an airbag. I've just found this out and it's blown my mind. That's amazing ingenuity.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

I don't care that he's 78. Seeing Harrison Ford dressed as Indy again makes me all warm and gooey inside.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 years

Conor McGregor 5 minutes before punching an old man.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

It really, REALLY does. #screenwriting #amwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I wrote that to entertain myself while rewriting a script then thought… Screw it, I’m leaving it in.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

It’s weird. I’m 45 years old and I still find writing sexy stuff in scripts a bit embarrassing. Like my mom’s going to catch me doing it or something.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Ricky Gervais sums up Twitter outrage in less than 60 seconds. It's a PERFECT analogy and a brilliant joke.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 months

We lost our beautiful 13yr old girl 2 weeks ago. Going to be strange not to have her around us today. So, in her honour, I'll be peeing in the living room and begging for treats below the dinner table. It's what she would have wanted. #JoinIn

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I just told my girlfriend that Betty White has passed away. She said "Who?" So, I'd like to announce that I'm now single again.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Well... That's just blown my mind. I've NEVER seen anything like this. It's comedy. It's performance art It's painfully intimate. It's weirdly heartbreaking. Quite frankly, it's astonishing. #BoBurnham #INSIDE

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Seriously... It never ends.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 month

Reading the Saltburn script. Emerald Fennell's character descriptions are glorious. Nothing about height, weight, size or physical appearance. Just WHO that person is. Two thumbs up.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

DO YOU HAVE A SCRIPT FOR A XMAS MOVIE? I know a producer who is looking for them. If you have something you think is suitable, send a LOGLINE and WRITING CV to: john @triumphantpictures .com #writingcommunity #PipelineWritersUK #amwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Jonathan Pie... That was fucking amazing. So. Much. Truth. Please, PLEASE take 5 minutes and watch this. A tour de force annihilation of Boris Johnson. #jonathanpie #BorisJohnson #BorisTheCoward #Election2019

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 years

@Lee4ever2 @humorandanimals No. What you're watching is JOY. Pure. Unadulterated. Joy.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

11 months

This is one of the funniest scripts I’ve ever read. Not just the dialogue but the WAY it’s written. It’s unbelievable. So much character and personality. I could read stuff like this all day.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

A summation of the entire Boris Johnson press conference in a single meme. That's it. That's literally it. #BorisJohnson #Omicron

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I don't know who needs to hear this but... Never compare how quickly you write a script to someone else. The amount of time it takes means NOTHING. Aaron Sorkin: 2 years Greta Gerwig: 2 years Tarantino: 1-2 years PTA: 1-2 years. Fast doesn't mean good. Ever.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Who wants to make a short film with me? I'm sick of doing nothing. I don't care if it's on Zoom or filmed on an iPhone. I want to make something. I want to work with people again.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Really hope I'm not about to watch David Blaine die live on YouTube. #Ascension

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

11 months

Does anyone have a script they’d like me to read? Short, pilot, feature (100 pages or less. That’s my only caveat). If you have one, comment below and on Monday I’ll pick a couple to take a look at. #screenwriting #scriptwriting #WritingCommunity

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

That's it. I've had enough. I'm done. No more. I'm finished. I QUIT SCREENWRITING (until January 2nd 2022)

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Here’s a little tip: If you’re writing a script and get stuck, open a word document and start randomly writing about your idea. You’ll be amazed how often things appear just because you’re not laser-focused on the script. #WritingCommunity #screenwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

6 months

I did a thing.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Might be asking for BRITISH short film scripts to produce soon. So want to put some feelers out. Who’s got something that’s going to blow my mind? Leave the logline below or (if you don’t want to do that), send me a DM with it. If it sounds interesting, I’ll get back to you x

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 months

It can't be denied, this is a BRILLIANT short film. However, giving an established feature director an Oscar for a Netflix funded short film is horseshit.

Netflix

@netflix

2 months

Wes Anderson wins his first-ever Oscar for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar!

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Today, in the strange life of a screenwriter: I’m researching the best way to recover after taking ecstasy and what the symptoms are…

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

OK, it’s suggestion time: If I wanted to watch a great example of the perfect pilot episode of a TV show, which one would it be? #screenwriting #amwriting #pipelinewritersUK

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

This. I HATE making pitch decks. I'm a writer, let me TELL you what the story is. Don't make me have to create a picture book for you to flick through.

Mark Blutman

@BlutmanMark

1 year

When pitch decks became a thing I was very vocal it was bad and symptomatic of a new breed of higher ups who hired people who didn’t understand story and couldn’t pitch story and needed images like they were training wheels. We r up against folks who don’t get what we do.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Jonathan Pie does it again. A tour-de-force takedown of Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and the entire Tory regime. If only actual journalists were THIS honest. I urge you to watch this.

Jonathan Pie

@JonathanPieNews

2 years

Liz Truss' opening gambit is a statement of intent.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

I can’t write stressed, tired, drunk, high, with music playing or the tv on. Can’t write too early or too late in the day. So, that basically means I have about a 4 minute window every day where I actually feel creative. #screenwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

My big news... I am genuinely delighted to announce that I am now represented by @WGMAtlantic . For the first time in a long time, I'm excited about the future. ❤️

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

You ever write a line of dialogue and immediately go: "That's a line that would be in the trailer." Just me?

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

What's a film you love that, when you watch it, you go "God, I want to write a movie like that". #screenwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

@Klee_FilmReview I'd imagine 60 million of it is going on salaries for the 4 stars. But I do agree, it's ludicrous.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

@venusveritas_ It was the house he lives in with his girlfriend. They just happen to live in the house from Nightmare on Elm Street.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 months

'The Zone of Interest' is a masterpiece. I'm speechless. It's a movie that will stay with me for a very long time. One of the most haunting movies I've ever seen.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

@franklinleonard Yep, it's true. They're absolutely free in the UK. Had no idea you had to pay for them in the US. That's outrageous.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 years

This is Jess. She's my nan. Yesterday she turned 100 YEARS OLD and got her card from the Queen. Please RT this. I want to see how many birthday greetings I can get her for this amazing milestone. Thank you x #ThursdayMotivation #ThursdayWisdom #thursdaymorning

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Just signed the sale contract for NECESSARY EVIL. It's happening. It's real. It's coming out in 2021. I can't wait to tell you more about it (when I'm allowed) x #WritingCommunity #screenwriting #writer

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

#paracetamol is trending. Pffft. Tramadols are where it's at.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Would you be interested in a 30 min Skype call to talk about what you're working on or if you have any questions about the craft of screenwriting? Happy to help. Let me know below or DM me. It's free (obviously). #Screenwriter #writingcommunity #writer #wrac20

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Bruce Willis says in this video from 1994 that within 5 years someone will make a movie on a video camera for $60,000 and it'll revolutionize movies. 5 years later, Blair Witch was released. And it cost $60,000...

Eyes On Cinema

@RealEOC

5 years

Bruce Willis on the set of Pulp Fiction interviewed by Quentin Tarantino

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 months

Who uses multiples of washing machines for scale?!

Latest in space

@latestinspace

2 months

BREAKING 🚨: A newly discovered asteroid the size of 16 washing machines will approach within 140,000 miles of Earth tomorrow (Feb. 22)

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 months

LOOKING FOR SHORT SCRIPTS: 1. One location. 2. 10 pages max. 3. Require no VFX 4. Preferably drama. No comedy or horror. 5. Preferably US based. If you have something that fits or have any questions, comment below. #scriptchat #shortfilm

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 months

That's it. That's EXACTLY it.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

I wrote a short film for a director friend of mine. He submitted it to @WeScreenplay for feedback. This is what came back. Thank you so much for your kind words.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Can't say much but... A short script I've written has been read by an HUGE exec producer in the US, who's so well known, that it's actually blown my mind. And it made him cry. I could say one word and you'd know who it is. But I can't and it's killing me.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Making pitch decks is, without doubt, the most boring, soul-destroying part of screenwriting. I cannot stand it.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

A guy just asked me to rewrite his 180 page screenplay and cut 60 pages out of it for: $200. He was genuinely shocked when I told him what I charged for something like that.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 years

If you're getting excited because your over-priced coffee is going to served in a red cup now... We can't be friends. #redcups

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

When I say "I've finished my 1st draft", be aware that I've restarted that script 15 times and rewritten the first 30 pages so many times I've actually lost count and obsessed over every word until it drives me insane. I can't do vomit drafts. It's just not in me.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 months

I'm an hour into "The Creator". How the hell did this movie only cost 80 million dollars?! The VFX are incredible. Also, what a beautifully shot movie.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

This is the best movie I've ever written (and possibly ever will). If this doesn't sell, I'm going to quit writing and go sell shoes or some shit.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I'll do the same because I love you and you can feel it. If you have a film or TV script you'd like me to read and give you my thoughts, comment below and I'll pick 5 at random. Merry Christmas x

Lela London

@lelalondon

2 years

After quite a mad year of screenwriting, I feel like it's time to ~ pay it forward ~. If you have a film or TV script you'd love some feedback on, comment below and let me know! I'll choose 5 at random and pour some love into them next week. 💞✨ @uk_scribe

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

I had an idea for a TV show and it’s probably the best idea I’ve ever had. I’m 17 pages into the pilot but everything I’m writing feels like it isn’t good enough because, in my head, it isn’t living up to the awesomeness of the premise. I. Hate. My. Brain. #screenwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

@saggiesplinters The surgeon is Billy's mom. But the more important question is... What the hell is your job?!

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Really want to make a short film with some of you guys next year. It'll be cheap and cheerful. No one's getting rich from it. But I want to write something, get a bunch of us together, I'll direct it over a couple of days. Should be awesome.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 months

Not only is that unbelievably stupid, it's fucking dangerous. Nearly 75% of all suicides in the UK are men. And it's because of shit like this. Strong people reach out and seek help for their problems and it's the hardest thing they'll ever do.

Lovers’ Guide 💟

@guideforlovers

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Weak men complain & whine about their problems. Strong men shut up & solve their problems in silence.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

In this comedy script I’m writing, I need to FLASH TO a guy crying and watching a movie after being dumped by his girlfriend. What movie should he be watching? It can be sad or so dumb, that it’s funny to see what he’s crying at it. Any suggestions?

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

26 days

I know that was meant to be motivational but, honestly, I just feel like shooting myself in the face now.

Script Hub

@ScriptHubUK

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For every 1,000 movie ideas, 1 script gets started For every 1,000 scripts started, 1 is finished For every 1,000 scripts finished, 1 is read by someone who can make it For every 1,000 scripts like that, 1 gets made. Every movie ever made was a billion to one shot.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 months

Today we said goodbye to Sophia and helped her across the Rainbow Bridge. The goodest, bestest girl you could ever hope to meet. She was an angel on four legs. And now she's got her wings. Sleep well, our precious girl. Until we meet again ❤️

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Just watched #Frankenstein and it's the most stunning theatre production I've ever seen. Benedict Cumberbatch is a truly incredible actor. Thank you @NationalTheatre Can't wait to watch it again tomorrow. #Frankenstein #NationalTheatreAtHome

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Just had a great phone call with the director and producer of my movie "Necessary Evil". Still can't believe a script I've written is going to be made into a real movie with famous actors. My mind is blown. #wrac19 #WritingCommnunity #WriterLift #screenwriting

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

The day my daughter directed her first scene. Strangely, she also demanded no one look at her directly, fired the 1st AD, threw a coffee at her assistant because it was too hot and then did 86 takes of a door closing because it didn't feel real.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I'm rewriting an old movie script that I thought was the best thing I'd ever written. I'm now reading it going "What the hell was I thinking?! This is dogshit!"

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Just found out Tarantino's deal for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood with Sony was 25% of the dollar one gross. So he made $93,000,000. Whoa...

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 months

Made a poster for a horror short I’ve written. Quite pleased with that.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Anyone else catch that? I sure as shit didn't. That's creepy as hell. #Midsommar

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

The difference between screenwriters on Facebook and Twitter: Me: I'm getting a movie made! Twitter: Amazing! Well done! Facebook: Prove it, it'll never happen anyway, well your IMDB says this, I'm better than you, you suck, go fuck yourself. #wrac20 #writingcommunity

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 months

David Bowie once said: "I think it's terribly dangerous for an artist to fulfill other people's expectations" Write for you. Not anyone else.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

@TroyBakerVA The comedian Jim Jefferies summed it up perfectly:

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 months

Whoever came up with the idea to call Beetlejuice 2 "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" deserves a raise. That's genius.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Today is my 46th birthday. Being 46 sucks. But it's better than being dead. Feel free to send me boatloads of cash to show me how much you love me xx

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 months

As a daughter, she's awesome. As a director, she's a monster.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Finally got around to watching "THE BEAR". What the hell took me so long?! This is fantastic.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

#VoteConservativeActually because you're happy with: 4.1 million children living in poverty A NHS on its knees The worst benefits system in decades leading to death and suicide A habitual liar as a prime minister The farce that is Brexit.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

Looking at the “Stranger Things” pitch deck for inspiration for my “Fang” pitch. It’s an amazing piece of work. #screenwriting #pipelinewriters

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

Told my 17yr old daughter I was considering buying a fancy scarf. This was her response.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Yesterday was our 5th anniversary of being together. I can't put into words how much this lady means to me. Life with her is fun. We laugh every day and it only makes me love her more. I'm a very lucky man x

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

@RichardBeards Read a biography on Brando. He was horrific to work with. Not many people have a good word to say about him apart from his brilliance as an actor. As a person... Not a great guy.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

5 years

It's official. NECESSARY EVIL is coming in 2021. My first screenplay to be made into a movie in the US. #wrac19 #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writerslife

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

And I did. #writingcommunity #PipelineWritersUK #Writer

David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

I WILL finish my feature screenplay today… Hold me accountable… #WritingCommunity #pipelinewriters #Writer

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 month

This has never occurred to me before but... Is the Alien's tail being lifted on a wire by someone above the frame or was it built to move that way?

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@NickdeSemlyen

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This shot never stops being jawdropping.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

Them: Global warming is a myth. Nature: Hold my beer.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

A bit of news: A short film I wrote the screenplay for about the Manchester Bombing will be playing at a Film Festival in Tokyo. Congrats to everyone involved! #FilmFestival #writingcommunity #writing #manchester

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 months

Good lord, that's a thing of beauty.

PhaseRunner

@phase_runner

2 months

Alternative Jaws poster from my latest @YouTube video #jaws #poster #design

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David Stokes

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10 months

Today's reading. What an amazing script this is.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Yep... I officially quit writing.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

What's your end goal as a writer? Hollywood? Riches? Awards? Delicious power? Access to botox? #pipelinewritersuk

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

2 years

I haven't written anything in nearly 2 weeks. No idea why. Just don't want to. Feel totally burned out.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 month

What a fun movie #RoadHouse is. It's very funny, the fights are good, Gyllenhaal is brilliant, every bad guy is a cartoon character & McGregor is clinically insane. Doug Liman was right. This should have had a theatrical release.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

4 years

@thegarygraham 1. I wrote a horror story, age 8, that gave my teacher nightmares. 2. My dad wrote a draft of Rocky 5 that wasn't used. 3. I've done stand-up comedy. 4. I worked in law for 10 years prior to being a writer. 5. My girlfriend is a church minister and I'm an atheist.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

I WILL finish my feature screenplay today… Hold me accountable… #WritingCommunity #pipelinewriters #Writer

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Have you ever come up with an idea for a sequel to an existing movie? Not to write (because it's almost pointless) but just for fun? Over the years, I've come up with ideas for: Gremlins 3 Die Hard 6 Final Destination 6 Anyone else ever dream up one?

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

@shaun_obanion 100%. You never see her hit anything. Just the car collapsing. Genius.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

3 years

And there it is: GOODNIGHT 94 pages of cowboys, cowgirls, horses, trains, guns, horror & some truly horrific violence. Now to read it and scribble all over it before starting on a 3rd draft. #writingcommunity #PipelineWritersUK #Writer

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Madi, my 18yr old, had her first job interview yesterday and she’s just found out she didn’t get it. She’s just had her first taste of how shit being an adult actually is. Send her some good vibes so I can pass them on to her to cheer her up xx

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

8 months

I'm utterly fucked.

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David Stokes

@davidleestokes

1 year

Would you like me to read your script and give you a full review? I'm going to be offering full script coverage (features, pilots, shorts) shortly. I'll also be offering 30 minute Zoom calls for writers. If you're interested, send me a DM.

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