Colin Matthews
@colinmatthews.bsky.social
UK-born 🇨🇦🇮🇪Film&TV writer/director of upcoming film ‘Never Use Alone’ & ‘In Plain Sight’ true crime series. I tell elevated stories grounded in truth, and shaped by a life fully lived. Stories that will stay with you and actually make you feel something.
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Okay, here's my reintroduction -
I’m a UK-born, 🇨🇦🇮🇪 screenwriter/director, former actor, and art dept. member with decades of production experience and over 350 hours of produced film & TV credits.
Former pilot, Special Air Service (SAS) reservist, DJ & reformed stockbroker/bank VP.
#ScriptSky
I’m a UK-born, 🇨🇦🇮🇪 screenwriter/director, former actor, and art dept. member with decades of production experience and over 350 hours of produced film & TV credits.
Former pilot, Special Air Service (SAS) reservist, DJ & reformed stockbroker/bank VP.
#ScriptSky
What movie moment made you exclaim
THIS IS CINEMA
THIS IS CINEMA
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 AM
What movie moment made you exclaim
THIS IS CINEMA
THIS IS CINEMA
The four most unpleasant and terrifying words in the English language.
“small, moderated breakout rooms”
“small, moderated breakout rooms”
February 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
The four most unpleasant and terrifying words in the English language.
“small, moderated breakout rooms”
“small, moderated breakout rooms”
Hey #Scriptsky, remember when everyone left Twitter because it was just a constant stream of negativity and political posts? We all came to Bluesky to talk writing and connect with other writers.
Good times.
Good times.
February 10, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Hey #Scriptsky, remember when everyone left Twitter because it was just a constant stream of negativity and political posts? We all came to Bluesky to talk writing and connect with other writers.
Good times.
Good times.
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So excited that this is up for pre-order! These stories were absolutely chilling and I was so chuffed I got to be a helping hand in bringing this about.
New year, new horror! This huge anthology is finally available in less than a month. Edited by @thewritekc.bsky.social and me, this monster book features stories from 28 amazing horror writers. You NEED this book in your life. books2read.com/consumed-ant...
February 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
So excited that this is up for pre-order! These stories were absolutely chilling and I was so chuffed I got to be a helping hand in bringing this about.
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Our modern world has become a fear factory running at full capacity. Every time we unlock our phones, we're opening a Pandora's box of catastrophes, controversies, and crises — each one algorithmically curated to seize our attention by the throat.
February 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Our modern world has become a fear factory running at full capacity. Every time we unlock our phones, we're opening a Pandora's box of catastrophes, controversies, and crises — each one algorithmically curated to seize our attention by the throat.
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Hope's short story "Junk Food" is in this beautiful new anthology from @arbutusstudios.bsky.social ! Preorder here: books2read.com/consumed-ant...
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Hope's short story "Junk Food" is in this beautiful new anthology from @arbutusstudios.bsky.social ! Preorder here: books2read.com/consumed-ant...
Sundance is making their Story Forum sessions available online for free.
Unfortunately, at least 10 of the 18 sessions in the 2 days are about AI. Ooff...
#Scriptsky
collab.sundance.org/catalog/Stor...
Unfortunately, at least 10 of the 18 sessions in the 2 days are about AI. Ooff...
#Scriptsky
collab.sundance.org/catalog/Stor...
Sundance Institute's Story Forum: Online Event Registration
collab.sundance.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sundance is making their Story Forum sessions available online for free.
Unfortunately, at least 10 of the 18 sessions in the 2 days are about AI. Ooff...
#Scriptsky
collab.sundance.org/catalog/Stor...
Unfortunately, at least 10 of the 18 sessions in the 2 days are about AI. Ooff...
#Scriptsky
collab.sundance.org/catalog/Stor...
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Indie horror anthologies don’t come more stacked than this one. 28 terrifying tales in one beautiful book. Order your copy today, and then tell your friends to order one too! books2read.com/consumed-ant...
January 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Indie horror anthologies don’t come more stacked than this one. 28 terrifying tales in one beautiful book. Order your copy today, and then tell your friends to order one too! books2read.com/consumed-ant...
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Makes me recall a clip I saw of Joe Rogan enthusiastically forcing an musician to listen to genAI music he'd prompted as he heaped praise on the model that had generated it.
The musician responded, "What about AI podcasts? They have those, now."
No prizes for guessing how Joe reacted.
The musician responded, "What about AI podcasts? They have those, now."
No prizes for guessing how Joe reacted.
January 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Makes me recall a clip I saw of Joe Rogan enthusiastically forcing an musician to listen to genAI music he'd prompted as he heaped praise on the model that had generated it.
The musician responded, "What about AI podcasts? They have those, now."
No prizes for guessing how Joe reacted.
The musician responded, "What about AI podcasts? They have those, now."
No prizes for guessing how Joe reacted.
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Thanks for the DM’s. Here is a link for e-book pre-orders. Paperback pre-orders will be available soon. books2read.com/consumed-ant...
January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Thanks for the DM’s. Here is a link for e-book pre-orders. Paperback pre-orders will be available soon. books2read.com/consumed-ant...
My god, there's some really, really bad screenwriting advice out there.
January 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
My god, there's some really, really bad screenwriting advice out there.
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There are so many talented Canadian creators out there who are creating incredible work, but are not getting the opportunities or visibility or recognition they should.
Keep going.
Don’t let gatekeepers stand in your way. Don’t let rejection kill your spirit. Blaze your own trail.
Keep going.
Don’t let gatekeepers stand in your way. Don’t let rejection kill your spirit. Blaze your own trail.
January 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
There are so many talented Canadian creators out there who are creating incredible work, but are not getting the opportunities or visibility or recognition they should.
Keep going.
Don’t let gatekeepers stand in your way. Don’t let rejection kill your spirit. Blaze your own trail.
Keep going.
Don’t let gatekeepers stand in your way. Don’t let rejection kill your spirit. Blaze your own trail.
Great to see Mary on keyboard and Joseph on vocals for a change.
December 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Great to see Mary on keyboard and Joseph on vocals for a change.
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More than a few writers have gotten read requests from their scripts being listed on The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
As has been said multiple times, there is a fantastic assortment of creativity on display. Give 'em a look-see
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#scriptsky+
As has been said multiple times, there is a fantastic assortment of creativity on display. Give 'em a look-see
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#scriptsky+
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
One of the absolute best parts of screenwriting is getting to see all the incredible ideas that writers come up with. A true vast multitude of concepts, genres, and originality that could each use …
maximumz.blog
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
More than a few writers have gotten read requests from their scripts being listed on The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
As has been said multiple times, there is a fantastic assortment of creativity on display. Give 'em a look-see
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#scriptsky+
As has been said multiple times, there is a fantastic assortment of creativity on display. Give 'em a look-see
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#scriptsky+
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Looking for some excellent reading during the holidays?
Take a look at any of the 89 amazing choices available in the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
All you gotta do is reach out to the writer and ask 'em
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#screenplay #tvscript #shortfilmscript
Take a look at any of the 89 amazing choices available in the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
All you gotta do is reach out to the writer and ask 'em
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#screenplay #tvscript #shortfilmscript
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
One of the absolute best parts of screenwriting is getting to see all the incredible ideas that writers come up with. A true vast multitude of concepts, genres, and originality that could each use …
maximumz.blog
December 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Looking for some excellent reading during the holidays?
Take a look at any of the 89 amazing choices available in the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
All you gotta do is reach out to the writer and ask 'em
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#screenplay #tvscript #shortfilmscript
Take a look at any of the 89 amazing choices available in the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
All you gotta do is reach out to the writer and ask 'em
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
#screenplay #tvscript #shortfilmscript
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Consumed will be coming your way in 2026. Make sure you stay in the know, as this is one horror anthology you will not want to miss! arbutusfilms.com/consumed/
Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward
Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.
arbutusfilms.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Consumed will be coming your way in 2026. Make sure you stay in the know, as this is one horror anthology you will not want to miss! arbutusfilms.com/consumed/
It’s the time of year to repost this fan favourite.
#Scriptsky
#Scriptsky
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
It’s the time of year to repost this fan favourite.
#Scriptsky
#Scriptsky
I’m so thrilled to announce that my feature script 'Those Who Hide' has been selected to be included on the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase list!
That's the third top script list this feature has been included on. Exciting times!
#scriptsky
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
That's the third top script list this feature has been included on. Exciting times!
#scriptsky
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
One of the absolute best parts of screenwriting is getting to see all the incredible ideas that writers come up with. A true vast multitude of concepts, genres, and originality that could each use …
maximumz.blog
December 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I’m so thrilled to announce that my feature script 'Those Who Hide' has been selected to be included on the Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase list!
That's the third top script list this feature has been included on. Exciting times!
#scriptsky
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
That's the third top script list this feature has been included on. Exciting times!
#scriptsky
maximumz.blog/2025/12/19/t...
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Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
What actor’s facial expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
What actor’s facial expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
The news about Rob & Michele Reiner is so sad and shocking. Just awful. My heart goes out to their friends and family.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The news about Rob & Michele Reiner is so sad and shocking. Just awful. My heart goes out to their friends and family.
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Released 46 years ago today
London Calling, the third studio album by The Clash, featuring the song Train in Vain
The Clash - Train in Vain (Stand by Me) (Live at the Lewisham Odeon, 1980
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #traininvain #history #punkrockhistory #otd
London Calling, the third studio album by The Clash, featuring the song Train in Vain
The Clash - Train in Vain (Stand by Me) (Live at the Lewisham Odeon, 1980
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #traininvain #history #punkrockhistory #otd
December 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Released 46 years ago today
London Calling, the third studio album by The Clash, featuring the song Train in Vain
The Clash - Train in Vain (Stand by Me) (Live at the Lewisham Odeon, 1980
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #traininvain #history #punkrockhistory #otd
London Calling, the third studio album by The Clash, featuring the song Train in Vain
The Clash - Train in Vain (Stand by Me) (Live at the Lewisham Odeon, 1980
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #traininvain #history #punkrockhistory #otd
I hate winter…
December 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I hate winter…
