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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 43m

Made a new friend at the Palm Springs Art Museum. His name is Shovel Man. He is made of wood. His hands are shovels. He is full of secrets.

A man stands next to a large statue. The statue is a humanoid figure with their arms stretched wide. Their hands are shovels

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 9h

More screenings coming up, but Palm Springs was the finale for this leg of the Dead Media roadshow tour. 16 days. 8 cities. 9 shows. 8 flights. 2 rental cars. 9 hotel rooms. Lots of new fans. 2 script pages written for the next film. Next Dead Media shows: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

A man looks up at a theater marquee that reads Dead Media Joseph Scrimshaw

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m been in 9 different cities across the United States in the last two weeks and the only weather conditions I’ve encountered are: 1) rain 2) sun tries to melt the flesh of your body 3) You can have a light breeze at 2 am as a treat

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you heard of International Video Store Day? It's happening Oct 17th and since our horror film DEAD MEDIA is about a haunted DVD, we're celebrating with a screening at @whammyanalog.bsky.social in LA! Q&A moderated by @kennapzok.bsky.social! Tix here: www.whammyanalog.com/events/dead-...

An ad for the horror movie Dead Media. A monster hand holds a glowing DVD. Text reads "Special Video Store Day screening. Los Angeles, Oct 17, 4 pm. Plus, a Q&A with stars James Urbaniak and Jessica Fenton, Director Joseph Scrimshaw, moderated by Ken Napzok."

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Arrived in Palm Springs for our Dead Media screening, stopped at a record and video store, met an animator who worked on the original He-Man and She-Ra cartoons, talked to him about the movie, and he made me this drawing. This is why you should ALWAYS stop in the local physical media store.

A paper bag with a sketch of Mickey Mouse with the words Joseph, Dead Media. And a signature that reads Dave Woodman

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Molly Gee @voolala.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Since I hate AI-generated content so much and I talk a big game about how literally any level of human art skill is better than all AI-generated trash, I am putting myself out there and doing #Inktober for the first time! I haven't taken a drawing/painting class since I was 14. Let's fucking go! 🧵

A drawing of an apple done in black ink and colored pencil. A ripe red apple sits on a small blue background on a white page. The words "Inktober 2026 October 1" are written in an arch above the apple. The word "apple" is written underneath it.

Inktober 2026 official prompt list.
1. Apple
2. Relic
3. Miniature
4. Cactus
5. Smack
6. Ogre
7. Panic
8. Stinky
9. Ram
10. Mystical
11. Rescue
12. Toss
13. Flimsy
14. Lady
15. Hooray
16. Gangly
17. Contraption
18. Flightless
19. Confused
20. Lounge
21. Hero
22. Beacon
23. Dapper
24. Bake
25. Fracture
26. Zip
27. Dumb
28. Trophy
29. Tusk
30. Cookie
31. Flex

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Every October I worry I didn’t do enough to celebrate Halloween season so here’s a good kick-off on Oct 1st: Our horror movie DEAD MEDIA in an October calendar of movies. LA: Come see our haunted DVD film on Video Store Day, Oct 17th, at an actual video store: www.whammyanalog.com/events/dead-...

A calendar of horror movies playing at Whammy Analog in October including Dead Media

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A nice write up in @dreadcentral.bsky.social for the Dead Media Roadshow tour. We've got a few dates still coming-- Oct 2nd--Festival Theaters in Palm Springs! Oct 17th--Whammy Analog in Los Angeles! Oct 23rd--The Eastwood in Los Angeles! And more to announce! www.dreadcentral.com/news/589680/...

dreadcentral.com

‘Dead Media’ Trailer Unleashes a Haunted DVD; Theatrical Roadshow Underway

Watch the 'Dead Media' trailer, a haunted-DVD creature feature executive produced by Joe Lynch, and see the remaining roadshow dates.

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October 1st from me and this Hotel Ghost Waffle

A waffle with tattered ghostly edges on the bottom

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After traveling for 2 weeks: Where am I? I believe I’m staying at the Courtyard Doubletree by Marriott at the Bonvoy Holiday Residence Hilton Inn Bates Roadway Plaza by Purgatory

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last night’s Dead Media screening in Portland went great and I rewarded myself with a trip to Powell’s bookstore and a signed copy of Kyle MacLachlan’s autobiography. All theaters should be next to giant bookstores

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

ROADSHOW VIDEO DIARY 10: Excited to screen Dead Media in Portland and face the horror of my hotel room

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“One of the dangerous things about going on tour alone is that you get used to talking to yourself,” he caught himself mumbling out loud at a Shake Shack

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight! Dead Media plays in Portland, OR. 7 pm at Living Room Theaters. I lived in Portland for a few years as a kid. The first horror movie I saw was Dracula at the Public Library. A film that influenced Dead Media. A delightful full circle moment Tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Arrived in Portland where my Lyft driver told me how to cheat at blackjack and my hotel has a record player and the restaurant I’m at has pizza shots. Very happy to be back

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Portland friends! I’m flying to Oregon now to share our haunted DVD horror movie that one Letteboxd user described as “Sam Raimi meets David Lynch.” I look forward to the screening and trying to stop myself from buying 800 pounds of books at Powell’s. Tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

An ad for the horror movie Dead Media playing in Portland Oregon

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Almost had to deplane because Delta was playing a Muzak version of Sweet Child O’ Mine. This is why I can’t be seated in an exit row

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today’s the (rainy) day, New York! Our horror film Dead Media screens twice—2 pm at Low Cinema and 8 pm at Cinema Village! And great news: Both theaters have roofs!

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to point out one of the theaters the film I directed is playing at on Sunday. Clarity in advertising is essential. (Anyway here’s a ticket link: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...)

A smiling man in black points to an ambiguous spot on the New York skyline

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My first night wander in New York: Stopped by Cinema Village where Dead Media screens on Sunday night and restocked their promo cards. Then found pizza, a martini, and a fantastic comics and collectibles store that was open until 10 pm so now I have to move here :(

A promo card for the horror film Dead Media held up in front of the New York skyline as a yellow cab races past

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I just landed in New York and the first thing I heard was the pilot saying “We are in New York. Please have patience.” Not even sure if the context. Off to a great start! Anyway see you at the screenings, New Tork friends!

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is what’s right across from my hotel room so I look forward to commuting to the airport in the morning by turning my body into pure electricity and riding the wires

A bunch of electrical poles and their wires zinging around in the night

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Confession: I’ve never been to New York City proper. I kept putting it off until I had an exciting reason to go. So I’m very excited to screen DEAD MEDIA twice on Sun, Sep 27th. 2 pm Low Cinema 8 pm Cinema Village. Tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme... Please share with New York humans!

A graphic for the horror movie Dead Media. A monster hand holds a disc in front of the NYC skyline. Text reads Dead Media in New York with positive Letterboxd quotes

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The Waco Jedi @paltx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fun screening of Dead Media at Violet Crown Dallas last night. Bonus Features: post movie Q&A + actual commentary by writer/director @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social w/ cool merch and 🥃. Story = personal growth wrapped in horror smartly directed by guy who clearly loves his work - Go see it!

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Variety is important on the road My hotel in Austin: Hip, trendy, multiple co-working spaces and cucumber water stations My hotel in Dallas:, I wonder how many true crime podcasts have featured this building?

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

DEAD MEDIA. A scrappy DIY horror film that is as Minneapolis a movie as it gets. When friends decide to spin up a long lost horror film, they find a special feature that unleashes the film into their home. Really uses DVD cleverly to create a new kind of analog horror. Really dug it. Coming soon!

Poster for DEAD MEDIA. A woman holds a DVD of NIGHT OF THE LURCHERS in front of her face as blue light streams out from behind it.

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came to last night’s screening of our haunted DVD horror film, Dead Media. And special thanks to my old pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social for moderating a great Q&A and a post-screening catch up. Next up: Dallas & Houston! www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

Two smiling men look at the camera. One holds a martini, the other just finished a whiskey.

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tonight. Austin. 7 pm at Violet Crown Cinemas.

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ANOTHER EDITION OF HOW HAUNTED IS THIS HOTEL HALLWAY? The low light and red carpet helps, but what really boosts the score for me is that the carpet is a map of Austin which, in theory, could contain many more haunted hotel hallways. 8 out of 10 untethered souls

A long dark hotel hallway with a blood red carpet

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ROADSHOW VIDEO DIARY 6: Myself and Dead Media have arrived in Austin for the Texas leg of the tour and THERE’S SOMETHING EXCITING OUTSIDE MY WINDOW. 3 nights, 3 cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston! Tix & info: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To disassociate from reality while on the plane flight, scan the QR code and pay Delta $47,000

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Next up for Dead Media: TEXAS! Thrilled to visit places I’ve never been or only rode through on a Greyhound Bus or rode a horse through in Red Dead Redemption. 3 nights in Texas starting tomorrow Tues Sep 22nd in Austin. Then Dallas, then Houston! Tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

A monster hand holds a DVD in front of a mountain in Texas. The text reads Dead Media goes to Texas

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

At every screening of our horror film Dead Media we hand out little zine style programs. In it, there's a place for folks to DRAW THEIR MONSTERS. Thanks to Will Dixon who did this (horrible) beauty at our Birmingham screening! Up next: TEXAS! Info & tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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Star Wars Explained @starwarsexplained.com · 20/09/2026

Come out to the Tara theater tonight for a great show!

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I feel very lucky about the next two screenings of our horror movie Dead Media because we’ve got all stars moderating the Q&As! Atlanta, 9/20 with Alex Damon of @starwarsexplained.com Austin, 9/22 with horror master @crobertcargill.bsky.social Tix & info: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

A picture of the Atlanta skyline and a monster hand holding a DVD. The text reads Dead Media Goes To Atlanta

A picture of a mountain in Texas. The text reads Dead Media Goes To Texas

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fantastic screening of Dead Media at Sidewalk Film Center in beautiful old Birmingham last night. The worst part of touring is having to leave cool cities so soon. Next up to leave too soon: Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX. Full schedule & tix: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’m grocery shopping in Alabama. Very few stores in Los Angeles carry Tombstone frozen pizza. Look what we’re missing, look what they’re taking from us

A hand holds a frozen pizza with French fry crust and bacon bits and cheddar cheese

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This Sunday, September 20th, the haunted DVD horror comes to Atlanta at the Tara Theater with a filmmaker Q&A moderated by Alex Damon of @starwarsexplained.com! Tix & full info: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’ve overheard lots of loud men explaining things in airport restaurants, but this one was special. Thanks to this loud man, I think his wife, myself, and fifteen other travelers finally understand how tables work

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ROADSHOW VIDEO DIARY 1: I’m headed off for the adventure and struggle of the road to screen our horror movie DEAD MEDIA across the country. Will I make it to the airport??? Will I read??? The adventure begins! Tix to the shows: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Me: When you travel, you lose control of your environment. That’s okay, just embrace it with a good attitude Lyft Driver: softly hums a counter-melody along to Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” like he’s recoding an ASMR video Me: embracing with a good attitude intensifies

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“This is the time I’m going to pack lighter,” he said shoving the complete works of Charles Dickens and a whole record player into a duffle bag. “This will be my one personal item,” he said, disassociatingly

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Before we head out on the next leg of the DEAD MEDIA roadshow tour, a video from our screening at The Heights in Minneapolis about why we’re doing the roadshow in the first place. We kick off Friday in Birmingham, AL with 9 more stops in the next 2 weeks: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For some reason when I saw this sign at Amoeba, I felt like Beck doesn’t even have an album and you can just line up to tell him your problems. Sad I’m out of town for Beck’s Listening Event

A sign at Amoeba records in Hollywood. Several events are advertised including one that reads Beck Listening Event

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JosephScrimshaw @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New post on my blogletter, FINISH YOUR MONSTERS! I tried to write a promo post about the next leg of the DEAD MEDIA roadshow tour but mostly ended up gushing about the theaters on the first leg of the tour. Read here: buttondown.com/FinishYourMo...

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