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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
#Sustainability doesn’t mean sacrifice. Ross Video proves that a sustainability-driven approach can fuel business success in The #FlintFocus: Canada article "How a Broadcast Tech Vendor Turns Sustainability into Smart Business." theflint.media/how-a-broadc...
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How a broadcast tech vendor turns sustainability into smart business - The Flint
A sustainability-driven ethos fosters business success, guides industry impact and community support.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🎬 Wales is leading the charge in sustainable film & TV production! Radical Moves’ Helen Weedon breaks down key game changers, from progress on The Screen New Deal to the impact of climate-focused content and what’s next for Welsh productions. #SustainableProduction #ScreenNewDeal #MediaProduction
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A Blueprint for Sustainability in Media Production - The Flint
Wales may only be a small nation, yet it’s fast establishing itself as a trailblazer in making film and TV production more sustainable.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
The Flint's @nromanek.bsky.social joins #sustainability experts to talk about the green successes - and challenges - in the Welsh film and TV industry.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
📢 We want to hear from you! At The Flint, we’re exploring whether companies in the M&E industry could adopt blockchain technology. 📝 Take our quick, anonymous survey and share your thoughts!
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Neal Romanek @nromanek.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The @theflintmedia.bsky.social weekly newsletter is out today, chock full of great stories on getting the creative industries sustainable. Read it here... theflint.media/TheFlint/250...
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The Flint - The Global News and Events Hub for Media Industry Sustainability
Welcome to The Flint’s weekly newsletter. In this one, tracking carbon emissions, decarbonizing production power and transport, and climate-related impacts on sports.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
The media biz has a lot of work to do this year - dumping diesel, embracing circular economy & putting people first. We look forward to sharing those success stories in the months ahead. We hope some of them will be yours. Start 2025 by subscribing to The Flint newsletter: theflint.media/sign-up/
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
See you all in 2025 for more innovation and designing a sustainable, free and fair future for the creative industries.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Our weekly newsletter drops tomorrow. Stay up to date with the latest in sustainability for the creative industries and subscribe now! theflint.media/sign-up/
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
The media industry needs new ideas, but it find those without new people. Come listen in on our discussion with young people just starting out in the business. What do they think of the legacy we've left them? What do they need to be successful? Free sign up below.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Apatura has appointed Michael Hunter to lead its UK data center portfolio. Hunter will focus on establishing new data center sites powered by renewable energy, and position Apatura as a key player in the UK’s transition to a sustainable digital future. #DataCenters #ZeroCarbonPower #Storage
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Specialist in renewable energy for UK data centers brings on Google exec - The Flint
Apatura, specialist in clean power storage, has hired former Google exec Michael Hunter to specialize in power for UK data centers
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
This week we’re at #FocusLondon, the UK’s top exhibition for producers, production managers & location teams! focus.london/newfront
High angle view of the Focus London tradeshow at London’s Business Design Centre
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Join the #FlintForum on Dec. 12, at 11 am ET: Handing the Keys to the Next Generation. Hear panelists share their experiences as rising talents in media and entertainment and discuss their vision for the future of the creative industries. #Training #Mentorship theflint.media/flint-forum-...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
🌍 How E-Ping Took Shape: Greening of Streaming’s team set out to outline a framework for tracking energy in streaming—calling it E-Ping. Enter Claude #AI, which turned their initial ideas into something much bigger, sparking unexpected progress. #Streaming #Sustainability
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AI, energy data, and the accidental protocol: A lighthearted chronicle of the E-Ping specification - The Flint
How Greening of Streaming used Claude AI to develop their E-Ping protocol for measuring energy use of streaming devices
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
📺 Danish community channel NXTV is rethinking local TV with fast, efficient, and sustainable workflows. Learn how CEO Pernille Callesen is shaping the future of production! #FlintFocus #LocalTV #SustainableProduction heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Today is UN #WorldTelevisionDay. When the UN resolution was passed, Germany grumpily abstained: "TV is only one means of information & an information medium to which a majority of the world population has no access." Now most of the world has a TV in their pocket. www.un.org/en/observanc...
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The purpose of the day is to recognize the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in shar...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Appear CEO Thomas Jorgensen: "You can't wait for regulations." Learn how Appear's sustainability policies, from efficient manufacturing to long-lasting products, are driving change in the industry. #Sustainability #Diversity #FlintFocus heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
While you're following all this great Norwegian media talent, read our new publication on #sustainability in the Nordics creative industries: theflint.media/nordics/
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Flint Focus - The Nordics - The Flint
Flint Focus: The Nordics - a deep dive into sustainability in the creative industries across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 09/09/2024
OH LORD another Greensky update!! Now up to nearly 1,200 beautiful climate people across Bluesky! Greensky is a feed that filters the posts of everyone on the list for climate and energy topics, find it here: bsky.app/profile/did:... Not on the list? Join here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1pos...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Our editorial director at #RiseAwards2024. Rise works to move the needle on gender diversity in the broadcast industry. More info here: risewib.com/rise-awards
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
🚄 🌱 The Flint - Green Line to #IBC2024 has been shortlisted for the Environmental Sustainability category within the #IABMAwards! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on the journey and all our sponsors who made it possible. #GreenLine #SustainabilityAwards theiabm.org/news/iabm-an...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Media City Bergen is now Media Cluster Norway! Expanding nationwide, the cluster is driving innovations in tech, business & content creation while tackling disinformation and supporting #newsrooms through its "sustainable democracy" initiative. #FlintFocus #Broadcast heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Vizrt is bringing local talent into its global offices to build the next generation of broadcast technologists! 🌍 In The #FlintFocus, 📣 Catherine Webb shares Vizrt is preparing future media talent through university and internship programs. #Broadcast #Training heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
SVT’s Path to a Greener #Broadcast: Through digitization, Swedish broadcaster SVT is reducing transport emissions and advancing sustainability in media. Read more on SVT's #SustainabilityStory in #FlintFocus⬇️ heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
"Indigenous stories are something the world really needs in these times of climate change and instability." – Anne Lajila Utsi, managing director of the International Sami Film Institute Read Utsi's interview in The #FlintFocus on the power of #IndigenousStorytelling. heyzine.com/flip-book/5e...
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Agile Content earns Bronze EcoVadis rating! 🏆 Agile is investing in energy efficiency for live TV, teaming with SVT and setting a 2050 carbon net zero goal. Starting Jan 2024, GHG tracking will roll out with SBTi-verified progress checks. #ESG #Certifications #Production
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PayTV tech provider Agile Content earns Bronze EcoVadis rating - The Flint
Agile Content has received a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability rating, ranking it in the top 35% of companies for CSR
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
🎥🌍British Cinematographer has published a special “Focus on Sustainability.” The Wild Filmmaking Special looks at everything from macro and underwater shoots to women’s contributions on and off-camera, featuring National Geographic’s “Queens.” #CameraOperators #Documentaries #Cinematographer
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'Wild Filming' special from British Cinematographer covers natural history gear, technique and training - The Flint
The latest special from British Cinematographer covers technique, gear, and training for natural history production
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
🎥🌍 Olympic Broadcasting Services Offers TV Engineering Internships for Women 📺 Women studying #broadcast tech roles can apply for a 24-week internship to help prep for the 2026 Winter Games. Learn more about the program and apply by Nov. 19! #GenderDiversity #LiveBroadcast
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Olympic Broadcasting Services offers TV engineering internships for women - The Flint
Women studying broadcast tech roles can apply for a 24-week internship to help prep for the 2026 Winter Games.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
Today, we've published Flint Focus: The Nordics! 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 theflint.media/nordics/ It's our #sustainability deep dive into the creative industries in #Denmark, #Finland, #Iceland, #Norway & #Sweden. Come explore with us!
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Flint Focus - The Nordics - The Flint
Flint Focus: The Nordics - a deep dive into sustainability in the creative industries across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
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Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
As OpenAI and Meta introduce LLM-driven searchbots, I'd like to once again remind people that neither LLMs nor chatbots are good technology for information access. A thread, with links: >>
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
The perfect union of Danish and Swedish know-how. Speaking of: Keep your eyes open for our special on media industry sustainability in The Nordics - out the first week in November!
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
From The Silver Screen & Kodak are offering short filmmakers a film camera, plus free stock, processing & grading. Apply now! Deadline Mon. Oct 28 theflint.media/analog-short...
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Analog Short Film Fun offers winners film cameras, stock, and lab processing (Oct. 28 deadline) - The Flint
A new short film grant from Silver Screen offers filmmakers free gear and film stock for their projects
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
🤖 Is the tech industry falling behind on AI safety and sustainability? Ben Schwarz from Greening of Streaming compares the systemic issues facing both initiatives. #AI #Sustainability #Tech
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Are we bad at AI safety and sustainability for the same reasons? - The Flint
Are AI safety and sustainability part of the same problem? And could they have similar solutions?
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Chris Packham warns: Earth isn’t facing a mass extinction — it’s a mass “extermination.” At #TetZooCon, Packham highlighted how this extinction is unique—marking the first time a single species is responsible for the collapse of biodiversity. #activism #paleontology
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TV naturalist Chris Packham tells conference that fighting for the environment is going to require a punk rock spirit   - The Flint
The naturalist told a conference that Earth’s biodiversity isn’t suffering from a mass extinction but a mass “extermination”
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
🎙️Tune in to #TheFlintPodcast on Spotify for the latest on #sustainability in #media and entertainment We’re talking to industry experts, tech leaders, and storytellers working toward a more sustainable future in the M&E space. From innovations to insights, we’ve got it covered.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
📊 A new Film London and CreativeZero study, #TheFuelProject, outlines the challenges and solutions for #decarbonizing transport and mobile power in London’s film production industry. Click below for the report’s top five key recommendations for decarbonization! #Sustainability
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New report outlines energy decarbonization challenges and solutions for London film production - The Flint
A new Film London and Creative Zero study goes into detail about decarbonizing transport and mobile power in the UK film and TV industry
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
The most important #sustainability choice we can make right now is to remove #fossilfuels from our energy supply. This can be a challenge when you’re stuck with a grid that you have no control over, but there’s still a lot that productions can do!♻️⛽ #FlintForum
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Zero emissions power for film & TV production | Flint Forum, Feb. 2024
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
Is the most sustainable cloud the one on the computer next door? ☁️ 🖥️ Storj offers #cloud storage and on-demand GPUs at lower prices and with reduced carbon emissions compared to hyperscalers, using existing storage infrastructure worldwide. Learn more below! 👇 #Storage #SustainableMedia
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Is the most sustainable cloud the one on the computer next door? - The Flint
Storj’s distributed cloud tech leases capacity from the vast wealth of storage and compute power literally right under your nose.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
At the #SCTE Autumn Lecture where a room full of brilliant engineers are kicking around ideas about making cable, streaming & video delivery more sustainable. Great conversations. These guys are real problem solvers. #scteautlec24
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
🌍 The Flint’s first Regional Special on #sustainability is coming soon! Launching at the end of October, our first edition will feature the #Nordics, a region known for its low-carbon energy and unique sustainability challenges in the media sector. Learn more below! #SustainableProduction
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The Flint will publish its first region special on media industry sustainability in The Nordics - The Flint
The Flint will publish its first special region focus in October with a look at the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
🎙️ Neal Romanek speaks this Wednesday at the #SCTE Autumn Lecture & AGM! Neal will join ClimateEQ and Greening of Streaming to discuss how training and education can help individuals and companies reach #netzero goals. #Education #Sustainability
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
🌍 A new generation of emissions-free power is here! 🌿🚛 BAFTA albert’s sustainability goals and Anton Bauer’s sodium-based batteries are transforming production power for sets and vehicles. 🔗 Read the full story below! #Broadcast #MediaProduction #ZeroCarbonPower
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Electrified! Get ready for a new generation of emissions-free production power and transport - The Flint
Battery power is poised to take over from diesel generators on film and TV productions, and just in time too.
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
🎥 Introducing Vinten's new Versine 360—built for fixed camera positions in live TV production. Made with steel and aluminum, the Versine 360 is durable and adapter-free for a streamlined setup. Learn more about the Versine 360! #cinematography #livebroadcast #production
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New Versine 360 tripod head reduces need for extra gear - The Flint
Built to last, with few plastic parts, the Versine 360 fluid head's base eliminates the need for additional adapters
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
🌍 Chris Packham says Earth isn’t facing extinction—it’s a mass “extermination.” At #TetZooCon, Packham discussed “Nextinction” and urged the integration of nature into all lives. Check out the story below! #activism #paleontology
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TV naturalist Chris Packham tells conference that fighting for the environment is going to require a punk rock spirit   - The Flint
The naturalist told a conference that Earth’s biodiversity isn’t suffering from a mass extinction but a mass “extermination”
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
As live #broadcast needs evolve, the #cloud offers new ways to boost flexibility. Vizrt’s Ultimate Guide to Cloud Live Productions provides real-world insights on cloud broadcasting, drawing from Vizrt's experience and its customers. Download now! #SustainableProductions
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Become a cloud native with The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Live Productions - The Flint
Inspired by its home country of forests and fjords, Bridge Technologies tries to embed sustainability in its business and its tech
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 30/09/2024
🌱 BAFTA albert just launched its all-in-one platform for #sustainability training! The new albert Academy offers interactive courses tailored for all experience levels, created by industry experts and backed by UK content leaders. Learn more and get started today! #Education #Broadcast
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New albert Academy offers suite of sustainable production training resources - The Flint
BAFTA albert is now offering access to all its sustainability training and education through one platform on its website
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 26/09/2024
🌍 This Friday, Sept. 27, the Diversify Nordics Summit returns with panels, workshops, and networking focused on #DEI in the Nordic countries. Secure your in-person or virtual ticket now, and watch for The Flint's Nordics Region Special next month! #DiversifyNordics #Conference #Sustainability
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This week’s Diversify Nordics Summit in Oslo offers online tickets too - The Flint
The conference also includes a livestream and will include conversations on DEI in the arts and culture sector
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Neal Romanek @nromanek.bsky.social · 17/09/2024
That was a good #IBCShow. Actually I’ve never been to a bad one. But this year our little sustainability pub @theflintmedia.bsky.social managed to pull off a raucus, jazz-filled networking event in a Eurostar carriage and I think we’ve started something great. #theflintgreenline
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The Flint @theflintmedia.bsky.social · 15/09/2024
The Flint Green Line from London to Amsterdam 🚄 has caught the imagination of the IBC Show! And we already have our sights set on Green Line 2025! Get our newsletter to make sure you're at our next low carbon/high fun media biz event: linktr.ee/theflintmedia #theflintgreenline #ibc2024 #ibcshow
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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
Once my German friend asked what creative people do without arts grants and other support in the US and I felt like a parent trying to explain to their kid that the puppies can die sometimes
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