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Brian Austin

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ScriptHop CEO - Fan of all things creative.

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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Charles Haine from No Film School pulls back the curtain on what it was really like to run the Gauntlet. #scriptsky
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Inside The Gauntlet: What Really Happened When I Entered the $380 “Non-Competition”
Everybody heard about the $380 "not a competition" script guantlet...was it worth it?
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
A week ago, we announced our first slate of Gauntlet Endorsed Scripts. We threw a party, and yes, a scrunchie cannon was involved. #scriptsky
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Well, this is a little awkward. Despite a few inaccuracies, all press is good press. We’re grateful for the attention. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... #scriptsky
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Does Your Script Suck? Let Shane Black Decide
The veteran scribe is launching a new competition — Gauntlet — designed to help promising spec scripts find their way to the screen.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
October 1st can’t come soon enough! First trailer dropped for our good friend and advisor, Shane Black’s new film, Play Dirty, starring Mark Wahlberg.
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PLAY DIRTY Trailer (2025) Mark Wahlberg, Shane Black
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Breaking into Hollywood has never been simple, and yet, there have never been so many directions to take. Madeline Luu, a newcomer to screenwriting, investigates those directions in our newest blog post. #scriptsky
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Many Paths, No Single Roadmap
Breaking into Hollywood has never been simple, and yet, there have never been so many directions to take.
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Jack Azadi @jackazadi.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
The guys @scripthop.bsky.social held a legendary bash at Shane Black's house over the weekend to celebrate their first cohort of scripts to complete The Gauntlet; an incredibility new and exciting way to get the attention of Hollywood! See who you can spot in the photos!
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Step away from the politics this evening and hang with @hilliardguess.bsky.social. Great episode.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We’ve entered a new year since our last Gauntlet update. Here’s a quick glance: ⛔ Script Competitions Closing Down 🔄 Gauntlet Re-Entries ↗️ Making Scripts Better 🔜 Seal of Consensus Script Announcement Click here for the full update: www.scripthop.com/Blog/post/ap... #scriptsky
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Gauntlet Update - April 2025
ScriptHop's CEO, Brian Austin, gives an update on the company's exciting new product, the Gauntlet.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
While everyone is mad at the Nicholl and Blacklist, here’s what people think of us… #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Escape the noise.
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Alyssa Jefferson ☆ Screenwriter @thewightrabbit.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Heya #Scriptsky, #Filmsky; Just wanted to give you a heads up on some predatory practices over on FilmFreeway. I've noticed a lot of new(ish) "festivals" doing a cash grab. They reach out to you with a discount code offering 25, even 50% off their $50-100 submission fees. What a deal! 1/3
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
We create a pathway into the industry just for you. www.scripthop.com #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Unfortunate timing when choosing the name for your company. Jack Black starred in High Fidelity the same year this brand picked their name.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
A surprising amount of good scripts have run the Gauntlet the last few weeks! Typically, 22% climb to Level 2. It's been close to 40% lately! If this keeps up, we might go broke. 😂 #scriptsky #filmsky #writingcommunity
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
In case you're wondering what screenwriters are writing... #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
The people who know tech talk about the uphill battle that AI faces. Where are the products that will actually generate enough revenue to pay back all this wild investment?? * sad robot image made by ChatGPT #scriptsky #FAIFriday www.theverge.com/the-vergecas...
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Given how we treat e-scooters, I can't wait to see how this turns out. www.engadget.com/big-tech/gru...
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Grubhub is bringing new delivery robots to college campuses
There are 100 of Avride's newest model on The Ohio State University's campus.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
They made an Asteroids watch!!
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Just a reminder that no script competition or coverage service can really guarantee that their readers won't use AI. But the Gauntlet can. #scriptsky
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
A great podcast episode worth listening to #scriptsky. #FAI freakonomics.com/podcast/how-...
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How to Poison the A.I. Machine - Freakonomics
How to Poison the A.I. Machine - Freakonomics
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
We partnered with top screenwriters and dozens of gatekeepers across the industry to bring you the Gauntlet! 10% off this weekend only. Code: NEWYEAR2025 #scriptsky
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The Gauntlet provides actionable, in-depth feedback to take your script to the next level. www.scripthop.com #scriptsky
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Kicking off the new year with praise for the Gauntlet. If you want to get your script in front of at least 7 people who truly work in Hollywood (unlike most services or competitions), enter today! Now accepting feature film scripts and TV pilots. www.scripthop.com
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Love seeing our Portland guys down there helping in LA!
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Such a tragic couple of days down in the LA area. So many friends and colleagues have had to leave their homes and suffered terrible losses. Stay safe everyone.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
NATIONAL SCREENWRITER'S DAY! Take a moment to appreciate how much better you've gotten since you started. #scriptsky
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kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in a dark room .
ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in a dark room .
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
To the past and present backbones of the film and television industry - Happy National Screenwriters Day! Celebrate screenwriters (including yourself) by listening to Episode 505 of the Screenwriters’ Rant Room featuring Shane Black and Jim Herzfeld. bit.ly/SWRR505 #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Found this bag from the small town office supply store my parents owned, and my grandparents before them. Until OfficeMax came to town. I miss seeing bustling city/town streets with small businesses, especially around the holidays.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
We launched this to offer something better than script competitions. A real shot with people that really work in the industry. We're big on transparency, as well. These were the odds for all the entries in 2024. Can't wait to announce that 3.8%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
#FAIFriday
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
I caught JUROR #2 yesterday. Great film! Pretty sad how they treated Clint Eastwood on the release of that, but maybe the news stories around not spending a dime for marketing actually generated its own marketing.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Onto the next blank page. Happy New Year, fellow screenwriters and filmmakers! 🎙️Tune into the Screenwriters’ Rant Room Episode with Shane Black & Jim Herzfeld for an epic conversation on elements of craft for screenwriters. Direct Link: bit.ly/SWRR505 #scriptsky
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
One New Year's Eve I had the flu and just sat at home watching SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY on Netflix. An expert storyteller that guy. I was transported into his world for 2.5 hours and left feeling inspired and optimistic about life. #NYE #NewYearsEve
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
I have to say, I'm digging EARTH ABIDES. It's nice to see a show taking its time and still keeping me really engaged.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Christmas at Timberline Lodge.
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Wishing you all the joys of the season and good fortune in the new year! 💚 ScriptHop Team
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
The lucky winner of my Christmas FREE entry into ScriptHop's Gauntlet. To @buckleystuff425.bsky.social, your script will be getting in front of at least 7 industry people this holiday season, and possibly many more if the readers like it. I wish you luck!
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ScriptHop @scripthop.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Screenwriters! If you're going to be stuck in a car or on a plane over the next few days, why not sit back and enjoy a great conversation with epic screenwriters Shane Black, Jim Herzfeld, and Hilliard Guess? bit.ly/SWRR505 #scriptsky #filmsky #screenwriters
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Hanging at the local bar putting together the Lego Ghostbusters car on a Saturday night. That's what it's all about, my friend.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
FREE script entry into ScriptHop's Gauntlet if I pick your holiday script. No cash or prizes, but at least 7 people who ACTUALLY work in the industry at well known places will check out your script. Happy Holidays #scriptsky. I'll pick on one Monday.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
A lot of people will be at home with their families. You can find them there.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I've been hoping to hear more news like this. It makes sense that if studios can no longer reliably bank on their existing I.P. that fresh ideas are going to become currency again. #scriptsky #filmsky theankler.com/p/spec-scrip...
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Big Spec Script Sales Are Back, Baby!
It's not quite a Shane Black-1990s frenzy, but the industry is growing allergic to big packages — and writers (seriously!) are cashing in
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Wednesday seems like a good enough reason to celebrate cool bars. Hale Pele in Portland, OR.
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I'd like to give the Gauntlet readers a good Christmas script to check out over the holidays. Anyone out there have one? Toss the logline in the comments, and I'll throw a free Gauntlet entry to the one (or maybe more) that grab me. #scriptsky #screenwriting
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Brian Austin @ripcityaustin.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Whether you're a writer, a coder, an architect, or a musician, here's to all the creatives out there who focus each day on creating something amazing.
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Brad M. Johnson @bradmjohnson.com · 15/12/2024
Looking for a new way to build pitch packages for your scripts? "The Packet" from @ripcityaustin.bsky.social and ScriptHop looks really promising. Check it out: www.scripthop.com/Packet and, if you like what you see, you can save 50% for a whole year!!! using the code: BRAD2024 #scriptsky #filmsky
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ScriptHop's Packet
Go beyond the limitations of PDF for pitching your feature, TV series, or short film.
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