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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We have 13 days left. We’re about 28% Funded. I know it’s a lot to ask. If enough people make a small donation, I still believe we can hit our goal to help bring THE TURNERS to life. THE TURNERS centers on rebuilding love, through the lens of a dramatic comedy in the western genre. #art #animation

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I’m leaning on my art, film, and animation communities to bring my next short film, THE TURNERS, to life. I’m Goku with my arms raised 🤣 If you wanna support independent animation, check us out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra... #art #film #animation #western #crowdfunding #kickstarter

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Don't get too annoyed w/ me but we love this film, and we're counting on community to help us make it. We're 19% funded at $9,787 on Kickstarter. Who can get us to the next milestone? ☺️ Check out our Kickstarter for THE TURNERS #artsky #animationsky #filmsky www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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THE TURNERS - Animated Short Film

The Turners are taking their lives back, but in order to do it they have to revisit the one they left behind.

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

ATTN ANIMATORS and Animation enthusiasts. We’ve added a new Kickstarter reward for a 4 wk Animation Workshop, which includes a few other rewards. We will meet for a couple hours every week for critiques & live demos. Consider donating to support Indie Animation: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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THE TURNERS - Animated Short Film

The Turners are taking their lives back, but in order to do it they have to revisit the one they left behind.

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Kickstarter showed us some love adding THE TURNERS to the projects they love!! These first few days are crucial for their algorithm. If you want to support indie animation, come on over! We can’t assume someone else will do it. We appreciate your support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Huge thanks for the support yesterday on our next short film! We’re gonna keep building toward our goal! Please consider making a donation today! Thanks to our partners at the Legends Animated organization, you can write off your contribution. We appreciate you! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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THE TURNERS - Animated Short Film

The Turners are taking their lives back, but in order to do it they have to revisit the one they left behind.

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Check out the Kickstarter for my new short film 😁. THE TURNERS is an animated short film about a couple of retired outlaws returning to a life they left in the past, rebuilding love. We appreciate you supporting Indie Animation! Check the 🔥 cast we have as well! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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THE TURNERS - Animated Short Film

The Turners are taking their lives back, but in order to do it they have to revisit the one they left behind.

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

My short film, BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award. When you have a moment, cast your vote for us in the Motion Picture Category under Outstanding Short Form (Animated) naacpimageawards.judge.live 🥹 See the film here: youtu.be/r1r6Poy2MXQ #art #animation #filmsky #film

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Hey hey! Join me tomorrow 12/7 for a little IG live to chat BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN! Bring some questions. I’m gonna chat about making the film. If you haven’t had a chance, watch the film here while it’s still available for free. youtu.be/8pW8mWBygf4?si See you in 10 mins! #animationsky #filmsky

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Mikel Wellington @mikelwellington.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Got a chance to contribute to this phenomenal project written and directed by the incredible skilled @frankabney.bsky.social .

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

My latest short film BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN is now available to watch free for a limited time! Narrated by the amazing Yvette Nicole Brown and Aldis Hodge! I hope you enjoy and get something from it. youtu.be/8pW8mWBygf4?si #art #animation #film #filmsky #animationsky #shortfilm #animatedfilm

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Black Man, Black Man (2025)

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Pearl Low | 劉寶珠🧋 (they/them) @pearllow.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

WHEELS & ROSES: The Animation Process! Wheels & Roses Created by: Orange Blossom Studios Animation by: NuBoom Studios #IndieAnimation #MagicalGirl #Animation #Anime

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Allow me to introduce you to what’s coming next. Or who, I should say… Meet THE TURNERS! They didn’t plan on returning to a life they left behind long ago, but some things are worth everything! Written & Directed by Frank Abney Produced by Nicholas Maye #film #animation #art #indieanimation

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

If you’re in LA from 9/26 - 10/3, go check out my latest short film, BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN at the Laemmle Royal on Santa Monica Blvd at 3:40pm. Get your tickets here: www.laemmle.com/film/black-m... #filmsky #moviesky #art #animation #shortfilm #film #indiefilm

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Black Man, Black Man - Laemmle.com

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NPR @npr.org · 27/07/2025

Public media has been defunded. Your support keeps journalists on the ground, lifts unheard voices, and connects communities. Help us plan for what’s next. Make a monthly gift today. Stand with public media: n.pr/458sOhq

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Excited to share that we’ve been selected to show at the Burbank International Film Festival in September! Huge thanks to our amazing team. This short film couldn’t happen without all of the support around. Character count is too high from my IG post to copy & paste, but I appreciate you all! #film

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 20/05/2025

First trailer for the ‘IT’ prequel series #WelcomeToDerry 🎈 Releasing this Fall on HBO Max

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Who’s an actor who made you dislike them for how well they played a character?? To this day My Mom can’t really look at Danny Glover without a side eye because of THE COLOR PURPLE 🤣🤣🤣. Sign of a great actor! 😂 #FilmSky #TvSky #Film

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That’s So Giaaa💕 @ellasj0y.blacksky.app · 25/04/2025

This looks amazing!!!!

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Cash Seabrook @cashseabrook.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Let’s go!

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Ms Trinidad’s Smooth Baby Thigh @tamaracharese.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

youtu.be/rglPNAohXoY?... it’s here!!! BlackManBlackMan from the brilliant @frankabney.bsky.social

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Black Man, Black Man Teaser (2025)

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

A Black man navigates his day while quietly wrestling with the experiences that reinforce the need for healing the child within. BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN Written/Directed by yours truly Narrated by @ynb.bsky.social & Aldis Hodge Produced by Hodge Brothers Productions #FilmSky #Film #Animation #Art

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I can’t speak enough about #Sinners. I’ve seen it 3 times now (soon to be 4). The magic of this film is in the layers of SPECIFICITY. Everything has purpose. Character choices are motivated by a raw truth you can feel! The pain, the love, the sweaty. All working together! Go watch! #Film #Filmsky

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DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 21/04/2025

‘SINNERS’ overperformed official estimates and actually opened to $48M domestically. Biggest opening for an original film this decade. Read our review: bit.ly/SinnersDF

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Imma just leave this right here. Haven’t drawn in a while, but had to get something out. Beyond excited for my brother, and to celebrate him and the cast tonight! Making the Bay proud yet again! This is a moment! Go see ‘Sinners’ this weekend! #RyanCoogler #Sinners #FilmSky #Film #ProximityMedia

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Not yet, but I’m going Thursday night at the Metreon. 😁

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

It’s funny to see the reactions when people don’t expect us to really know our craft, because of how we look, sound, or even navigate the industry. So proud of my brother. #Sinners #RyanCoogler

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Jennifer Hudson’s effortless life-giving voice always finds a way to make my eyes leak. Had to revisit this one. youtu.be/_ZEzUq9th3g?... #jhud #JenniferHudson #DenzelWashington

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Jennifer Hudson Performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

You may think it’s obviously shown, but sometimes you just like to hear it.

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Periodic reminder that Animation is not a children’s genre… It is a MEDIUM to communicate ideas visually, for EVERYONE! As you were. #filmsky #animationsky

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it's Candy Love @candylovely.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Demi Johnson, a teen scientist from Mississippi.won the prestigious National Geographic award for her oyster reef conversation efforts.👏👏👏✊

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Had to make a tough decision that wasn’t right for me, but I could have used the opportunity. Sometimes you just have to listen to yourself and follow that feeling. It’s not really a gamble when you know where you’ll be lead WILL BE right for you! 😩😅😁

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

#Adolescence… WOW! What a complex mix of emotion. And the performances! 🤌🏾 Check it out on Netflix if you haven’t! #film #filmsky #tvsky #seriessky

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Frank Abney 🎞️✏️🎨 @frankabney.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Next to the end piece: “They gon’ need us at the end, watch!” End piece: “it’s 50/50 for me” Other end piece cut a little too thin: 😓

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