Jacob Leighton Burns
@afilmbyburnsy.bsky.social
Movies. Now more than ever.
Writer/Director - ELECTRIC NOSTALGIA and SHIFTER | Writer/Cinematographer - HELL HATH NO FURY | Andy in EVERY HEAVY THING | Co-Founder - Planet Thunder Productions
www.jacobleightonburns.com
www.planetthunderfilms.com
Writer/Director - ELECTRIC NOSTALGIA and SHIFTER | Writer/Cinematographer - HELL HATH NO FURY | Andy in EVERY HEAVY THING | Co-Founder - Planet Thunder Productions
www.jacobleightonburns.com
www.planetthunderfilms.com
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All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
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I made a movie! And you can buy it on blu-ray! Right now!!
HELL HATH NO FURY is a dark screwball comedy (think CLUE or ARSENIC AND OLD LACE) about a husband & wife who unknowingly plot to murder each other on the same night! Hijinks ensue!!!
PLUS it’s a Christmas movie!!!!!
It’s also streaming!!!
HELL HATH NO FURY is a dark screwball comedy (think CLUE or ARSENIC AND OLD LACE) about a husband & wife who unknowingly plot to murder each other on the same night! Hijinks ensue!!!
PLUS it’s a Christmas movie!!!!!
It’s also streaming!!!
Hell Hath No Fury
Till murder do us part. A married couple separately and unknowingly plan to murder each other on the same fateful night. Their simple plan sets the stage for a December night where both Silas and Priscilla unknowingly turn to murder and where everything that can go wrong does. Set against the backdrop of a suburban house neatly adorned by Christmas decor and a beautifully prepared dinner for two, the night takes a deadly turn.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I made a movie! And you can buy it on blu-ray! Right now!!
HELL HATH NO FURY is a dark screwball comedy (think CLUE or ARSENIC AND OLD LACE) about a husband & wife who unknowingly plot to murder each other on the same night! Hijinks ensue!!!
PLUS it’s a Christmas movie!!!!!
It’s also streaming!!!
HELL HATH NO FURY is a dark screwball comedy (think CLUE or ARSENIC AND OLD LACE) about a husband & wife who unknowingly plot to murder each other on the same night! Hijinks ensue!!!
PLUS it’s a Christmas movie!!!!!
It’s also streaming!!!
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My movie Hell Hath No Fury was released just over a year ago and what better way to celebrate than to get a bunch of friends together and watch it on the BIG SCREEN!!!
Okie friends, join us Dec 5th 7pm at OFX and let’s kick off the holidays with what one reviewer called a “muder comedy of errors” 😎
Okie friends, join us Dec 5th 7pm at OFX and let’s kick off the holidays with what one reviewer called a “muder comedy of errors” 😎
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Camera movement has existed longer than we might think, with pans becoming common in the 1900s.
Early filmmakers also simulated movement. This 1908 fairy tale THE GRATEFUL LITTLE MICE gives the illusion of a zoom by pulling the performers and prop book toward the camera. It's nearly seamless.
Early filmmakers also simulated movement. This 1908 fairy tale THE GRATEFUL LITTLE MICE gives the illusion of a zoom by pulling the performers and prop book toward the camera. It's nearly seamless.
November 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Camera movement has existed longer than we might think, with pans becoming common in the 1900s.
Early filmmakers also simulated movement. This 1908 fairy tale THE GRATEFUL LITTLE MICE gives the illusion of a zoom by pulling the performers and prop book toward the camera. It's nearly seamless.
Early filmmakers also simulated movement. This 1908 fairy tale THE GRATEFUL LITTLE MICE gives the illusion of a zoom by pulling the performers and prop book toward the camera. It's nearly seamless.
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Now, do I wish, say, Mickey Reece was getting the same amount of attention for doing his weird shit? Absolutely
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Now, do I wish, say, Mickey Reece was getting the same amount of attention for doing his weird shit? Absolutely
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
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FRANKENSTEIN is on NETFLIX but- still in many theatres- please consult your local listings and choose your watch/rewatch preference!
Where do I even begin? Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social has created an absolute masterpiece. I only wish I’d had the chance to experience it on the big screen. The story of Frankenstein has been told countless times, but never like this.
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
FRANKENSTEIN is on NETFLIX but- still in many theatres- please consult your local listings and choose your watch/rewatch preference!
THE POSTER IS UP AT RODEO CINEMA! It’s officially official now 🤩
SHIFTER on the BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Rodeo Cinema on OCTOBER 30 at 7pm!!!
Get your tickets now at RodeoCinema.org ❤️
SHIFTER on the BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Rodeo Cinema on OCTOBER 30 at 7pm!!!
Get your tickets now at RodeoCinema.org ❤️
October 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
THE POSTER IS UP AT RODEO CINEMA! It’s officially official now 🤩
SHIFTER on the BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Rodeo Cinema on OCTOBER 30 at 7pm!!!
Get your tickets now at RodeoCinema.org ❤️
SHIFTER on the BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Rodeo Cinema on OCTOBER 30 at 7pm!!!
Get your tickets now at RodeoCinema.org ❤️
Five years ago we released a time travel horror film called SHIFTER.
NOW you can see it on THE BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Oct 30th at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema 👀🍿
We think you should see it, but don’t take OUR word for it - see what the others had to say ❤️
Get your tickets now: RodeoCinema.org
NOW you can see it on THE BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Oct 30th at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema 👀🍿
We think you should see it, but don’t take OUR word for it - see what the others had to say ❤️
Get your tickets now: RodeoCinema.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Five years ago we released a time travel horror film called SHIFTER.
NOW you can see it on THE BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Oct 30th at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema 👀🍿
We think you should see it, but don’t take OUR word for it - see what the others had to say ❤️
Get your tickets now: RodeoCinema.org
NOW you can see it on THE BIG SCREEN for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Oct 30th at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema 👀🍿
We think you should see it, but don’t take OUR word for it - see what the others had to say ❤️
Get your tickets now: RodeoCinema.org
EVERY HEAVY THING 🙌🙌🙌
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has announced this year's Jury Award winners, including THE HOLY BOY, EVERY HEAVY THING, and more.
THE HOLY BOY & EVERY HEAVY THING Top Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Jury Award Winners
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has announced this year's Jury Award winners, including THE HOLY BOY, EVERY HEAVY THING, and more.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
EVERY HEAVY THING 🙌🙌🙌
SHIFT HITS THE FAN ON OCTOBER 30 🎥
Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
I’m excited for everyone to have a chance to see it the way it was meant to be seen 🥹❤️
Ticket: rodeocinema.org/events/shift...
Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
I’m excited for everyone to have a chance to see it the way it was meant to be seen 🥹❤️
Ticket: rodeocinema.org/events/shift...
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
SHIFT HITS THE FAN ON OCTOBER 30 🎥
Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
I’m excited for everyone to have a chance to see it the way it was meant to be seen 🥹❤️
Ticket: rodeocinema.org/events/shift...
Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
I’m excited for everyone to have a chance to see it the way it was meant to be seen 🥹❤️
Ticket: rodeocinema.org/events/shift...
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“Who names their baby ‘Ted’?” Mickey Reece’s EVERY HEAVY THING is a total original, hilarious and shocking. No one else doing this sort of thing.
October 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Who names their baby ‘Ted’?” Mickey Reece’s EVERY HEAVY THING is a total original, hilarious and shocking. No one else doing this sort of thing.
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I’ve seen just one counter-protester at No Kings San Diego. He’s got a Trump 2024 flag and this guy has been following him around for probably an hour playing Benny Hill and circus music.
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’ve seen just one counter-protester at No Kings San Diego. He’s got a Trump 2024 flag and this guy has been following him around for probably an hour playing Benny Hill and circus music.
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Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
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I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
🚨COOL NEWS ALERT 🚨
SHIFT HAPPENS on the BIG SCREEN. Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
Tickets available now at RodeoCinema.org
SHIFT HAPPENS on the BIG SCREEN. Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
Tickets available now at RodeoCinema.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🚨COOL NEWS ALERT 🚨
SHIFT HAPPENS on the BIG SCREEN. Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
Tickets available now at RodeoCinema.org
SHIFT HAPPENS on the BIG SCREEN. Hang out with us on October 30 at 7pm at Rodeo Cinema to catch a rare theatrical screening of our film SHIFTER 🍿❤️
Tickets available now at RodeoCinema.org
If you’re gonna turn 40 years old, I recommend having the best girlfriend in the world and the best people in the world surprise you with the best gift in the world ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Great birthday everybody, let’s do it again next year!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Great birthday everybody, let’s do it again next year!
October 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you’re gonna turn 40 years old, I recommend having the best girlfriend in the world and the best people in the world surprise you with the best gift in the world ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Great birthday everybody, let’s do it again next year!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Great birthday everybody, let’s do it again next year!
ANNOUNCEMENT: I wanna make cool stuff with you 🔥
I just updated my website to include my editing work 🎞️✂️
Check it out and see all the cool stuff I’ve been fortunate to work on over the years as a cinematographer and/or editor ❤️🎥❤️
JacobLeightonBurns.com 👀
Let’s make cool things together ❤️🎥❤️
I just updated my website to include my editing work 🎞️✂️
Check it out and see all the cool stuff I’ve been fortunate to work on over the years as a cinematographer and/or editor ❤️🎥❤️
JacobLeightonBurns.com 👀
Let’s make cool things together ❤️🎥❤️
September 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: I wanna make cool stuff with you 🔥
I just updated my website to include my editing work 🎞️✂️
Check it out and see all the cool stuff I’ve been fortunate to work on over the years as a cinematographer and/or editor ❤️🎥❤️
JacobLeightonBurns.com 👀
Let’s make cool things together ❤️🎥❤️
I just updated my website to include my editing work 🎞️✂️
Check it out and see all the cool stuff I’ve been fortunate to work on over the years as a cinematographer and/or editor ❤️🎥❤️
JacobLeightonBurns.com 👀
Let’s make cool things together ❤️🎥❤️
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If they're going to try and retcon Charlie Kirk, then we should try to retcon him too.
September 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If they're going to try and retcon Charlie Kirk, then we should try to retcon him too.
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Item! Got official word today that our film, JUST THE JANITOR, will be playing at Big Bear Film Festival *next week*!
Come out to Village Theaters on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 1:45pm to see it!!!!!
Come out to Village Theaters on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 1:45pm to see it!!!!!
September 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Item! Got official word today that our film, JUST THE JANITOR, will be playing at Big Bear Film Festival *next week*!
Come out to Village Theaters on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 1:45pm to see it!!!!!
Come out to Village Theaters on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 1:45pm to see it!!!!!
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We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of this Tweet. I feel like I should buy it a birthday cake.
September 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of this Tweet. I feel like I should buy it a birthday cake.
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Our film, JUST THE JANITOR, won Best Drama Short at last weekend's incredible Tarzana International Film Festival!!!!
Congrats to our magnificent cast & crew! Several people came up throughout the weekend to say how much they enjoyed the film.
And a HUGE thank you to Jeff & Lori, who run TZIFF!
Congrats to our magnificent cast & crew! Several people came up throughout the weekend to say how much they enjoyed the film.
And a HUGE thank you to Jeff & Lori, who run TZIFF!
September 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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WE WON BEST DRAMA SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 8, 2025 at 6:14 AM
WE WON BEST DRAMA SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That's great, but are we really going to learn anything new that MY biopic didn't cover?
The Madonna biopic starring Julia Garner is still happening, Garner says
Julia Garner Still Starring In Madonna Biopic
A Madonna biopic, written by Madge herself with Diablo Cody, was announced in 2020. The race to play the Material Girl was fierce, with entertainers including Sydney Sweeney, Florence Pugh, Emma Laird...
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September 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
That's great, but are we really going to learn anything new that MY biopic didn't cover?