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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Hear me out. This exact same idea but you screen actual short films. First one’s on me: youtu.be/MVgnL_ylM3o?...

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He contacts his dead mother in the back of a truck | The Crossing Over Express

YouTube video by Short of the Week

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Kᴇɴ Hᴀᴢʟᴇᴛᴛ @kenhazlett.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Purchased TEACHER’S PET…links *live*…can’t wait to dig into the thrills #NoamKroll &Co have in store. Already know @lukebarnett.bsky.social to be a powerful yet nuanced performer, @barbaracrampton.bsky.social delivers smart + heart with every part, #MichelleTorian gleams with promise. Bring it.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Someone in the trailer comments called me "B-Team Gary Oldman" and you know what? Fuck yeah. Gonna tell my agent to use that from now on.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

What a journey. Dark Winds Season 4 trailer is here. Grateful to be a part of a show I genuinely love, alongside actors I've long admired. I don't take it lightly. Series returns 2/15 on AMC and AMC Plus. Can't say enough about everyone involved in this show. #DarkWinds youtu.be/4mKj8vj9YZ4?...

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Dark Winds Season 4 | Official Trailer ft. Zahn McClarnon | Premieres February 15 on AMC+

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

When they look like they have had a bunch of work done and hired a trainer, they’re not relatable (and boring). They're just a commercial for botox and ozempic. I guess what I’m saying is cast me in your show if you want to save Hollywood.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The various breakdowns about how movies look now VS how they used to look are great, but I also think casting is a big part of it. The early to mid-2000’s have pushed overly polished, generic looking leads. When the characters we follow look and feel like real people, real people relate to them.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

me now vs me when someone casts me as a series regular on their television show

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This book was so damn good. Great reminder of what made cinema of the 70’s so incredible. Authenticity was everything. Character actors as leads. Interesting over beautiful. Hollywood taking risks. It’s coming back. I see it in all the great indies and original horror. I’m ready.

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 27/10/2025

@lukebarnett.bsky.social and Noam Kroll – who created viral short, Ovation (inspired by endless Cannes standing Os) –bypassed the festival circuit to immediately release the project online, racking up nearly 1M views. – @indiewire.com #indie #indiefilm #film #movie #indiemovie #filmmakers #shortfilm

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How Two Friends Turned Endless Film Festival Ovations Into a Viral Short

Luke Barnett and Noam Kroll tell Future of Filmmaking about garnering over a million views for a film they shot in two hours.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

One of the best shows on television returns February 12th on AMC. I can't believe I get to be a part of it. First three seasons are on Netflix, catch up. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

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You Ain’t Shit (White) Devil @phllpwnslw.blacksky.app · 23/10/2025

Dark Winds returns to AMC with S4 on Feb. 15. All three seasons will be on Netflix Monday. This series has scored 100% on RT across all 3 seasons. EP'd by Robert Redford and G. R. R. Martin. if you like crime thrillers, get into it.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Get drunk and see a monster. Perfect.

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The Social Screenwriters Podcast @socialwriterpod.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Hey there, everybody! Ep. 50 (!) w/screenwriter, director, actor, producer, @lukebarnett.bsky.social is out now! In it, we talk about his two (brilliant) viral short films, OVATION & THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS. And it's a video pod on YouTube! Here's the link-- youtu.be/O5t8JTmiWJE?... #scriptsky

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Andy Compton @andycompton.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

New ep, y'all! And it's in VIDEO! I'm making a shift to video pods on YouTube and I'd love for you to follow me over there. Couldn't ask for a better 50th (yes, FIFTY!) guest than @lukebarnett.bsky.social Great dude. Insanely talented. Here's the link -- youtu.be/O5t8JTmiWJE?si… #scriptsky

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Making Back to Back Viral Short Films w/Luke Barnett (THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS & OVATION) | TSSP

YouTube video by Andy Compton

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Holy shit this concept. And from two of the best dudes. Love to fucking see it.

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Nick Coffman @nickcoffman.com · 16/10/2025

Yeah, Ovation is pretty good.

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Jarom Scott Andrews @legendofjarom.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

This is awesome, and extremely uncomfortable (complimentary). #filmsky

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Sam (Killer Robot)ham 🤖 🎃 @hamrobotham.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

@lukebarnett.bsky.social is putting out some of the best short films of the last few years. If you've still not seen OVATION, check it out! #Scriptsky #Filmsky

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Margaret Morgan 🇪🇺🇳🇱🇦🇺 @margaretmorgan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Brutal short film by @lukebarnett.bsky.social "It was inspired by watching Joaquin Phoenix during ‘Eddington’s’ ovation at Cannes. You can tell it affected him and meant a lot… for about 45 seconds. After that, I’m guessing his soul slowly and uncomfortably died." /... youtu.be/ZA_xugUCw6o?...

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OVATION (Official Short Film) | One-Take | Inspired by Cannes Standing Ovations | 4K

YouTube video by Noam Kroll

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Oh I know, I was just doing the jokes because I like carbs.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Texted my agent the second I heard the news.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This is what I want the star of your movie to look like.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This is what I want the star of your movie to look like.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Yes, I’m biased, but I promise when you cast me as the haggard 1970’s detective on your cop drama, audiences will thank you.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I know this is a joke but it really does go to show why movies were better back in the day. People looking relatable, even if very attractive, is way more interesting than everyone looking perfect. Bring back the leading actors who look like they’ve been through some shit.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

If you are a person who can help make that happen (IE could finance it or knows someone who could finance it) and would like to be a part of many more people experiencing it... don't hesitate to reach out.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

The short has been seen by millions of people and I still get a message at least once a week from someone who has been affected deeply by it.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We have had multiple folks reach out about developing it as a studio movie, but every other project I have in that space has taken years and still may never start production. I refuse to wait on this one.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Just going to put this out there since Twitter is where it began... We now have a draft of THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS feature. I want to make it independently, low budget, the way we made the short.

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Titania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Me after saying I wasn't gonna buy any more books for a while

Illustration of a squirrel carrying a pile of books, walking towards a tree hollow full of books.

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Madeline Down @madelinedown.com · 12/07/2025

So thrilled to announce our film, SENSE OF EMERGENCY, was officially selected by HollyShorts 🫀✨ S/o @bradmjohnson.com & @lukebarnett.bsky.social - my boyz from the beginning. Onward!!

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My next short is a creature feature (err... creature short) and let me just say, exploring practical SFX looks and options is just THE BEST. Long live practical filmmaking.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Wrote another short. I guess now I gotta make it. Fun update coming soon on this one.

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Luke Barnett @lukebarnett.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Also wanna clarify that this, like most in person beneficial connections I’ve made, is not “running into someone”. It’s meeting people, making friends, and then meeting more people and so on for YEARS. It’s a trust and comfort you get from in person hangs and recs that you just can’t get online.

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