Dayna Noffke
@daynadirector.bsky.social
I tell stories.
WGAE writer, director, forever-monster-kid. Fueled by caffeine and gallows humor. MFA student/screenwriting instructor.
Author of Spider Baby.
WGAE writer, director, forever-monster-kid. Fueled by caffeine and gallows humor. MFA student/screenwriting instructor.
Author of Spider Baby.
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Dayna Noffke
@daynadirector.bsky.social
· Sep 16
Love to see so many talented writer's getting recognition via ISA's Fall Reads list. (feel free to tag more)
#scriptsky #scriptsky+
@leahfromsd.bsky.social @prex4.bsky.social @kathrynorwigauthor.bsky.social @daynadirector.bsky.social @juliacampanelli.bsky.social
www.networkisa.org/screenwritin...
#scriptsky #scriptsky+
@leahfromsd.bsky.social @prex4.bsky.social @kathrynorwigauthor.bsky.social @daynadirector.bsky.social @juliacampanelli.bsky.social
www.networkisa.org/screenwritin...
ISA TOP READS FALL 2025
The ISA Top Reads for FALL 2025 have been announced! The writers' projects have been evaluated by multiple ISA readers, advancing through multiple stages of the Writing Gig consideration process, cont...
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What a lovely Tuesday surprise!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!
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#scriptsy
#specscriptshoutout
Can’t forget…
@timwestland.bsky.social the thrilling and chilling Shinigami.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social again with Reunification, a mind bending thriller with social significance.
#specscriptshoutout
Can’t forget…
@timwestland.bsky.social the thrilling and chilling Shinigami.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social again with Reunification, a mind bending thriller with social significance.
#scriptsky
#specscriptshoutout
I have a few greats worth noting.
@realtimbrennan.bsky.social A Bullet For Mari, a taut black female western.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social Headless over Heels, a romcom horror you won’t believe.
@avishaiw.bsky.social Tour of Devastation, a mind blowing monster feature.
#specscriptshoutout
I have a few greats worth noting.
@realtimbrennan.bsky.social A Bullet For Mari, a taut black female western.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social Headless over Heels, a romcom horror you won’t believe.
@avishaiw.bsky.social Tour of Devastation, a mind blowing monster feature.
Tell us about a great peer script #scriptsky
I will be broken record about this , but I read @rudiomeara.bsky.social THE ESCAPIST two years ago and it remains the best I've ever read. It's as delicate as it is audacious. I aspire to this level of writing. #SpecScriptShoutOut
I will be broken record about this , but I read @rudiomeara.bsky.social THE ESCAPIST two years ago and it remains the best I've ever read. It's as delicate as it is audacious. I aspire to this level of writing. #SpecScriptShoutOut
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
#scriptsy
#specscriptshoutout
Can’t forget…
@timwestland.bsky.social the thrilling and chilling Shinigami.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social again with Reunification, a mind bending thriller with social significance.
#specscriptshoutout
Can’t forget…
@timwestland.bsky.social the thrilling and chilling Shinigami.
@leahfromsd.bsky.social again with Reunification, a mind bending thriller with social significance.
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The results for the American Zoetrope Screenplay Competition are out. I made the top 1% (top 20), but only the top 10 screenplays get industry distribution.
Keep trying, maybe something will stick?
#sigh #scriptsky
Keep trying, maybe something will stick?
#sigh #scriptsky
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The results for the American Zoetrope Screenplay Competition are out. I made the top 1% (top 20), but only the top 10 screenplays get industry distribution.
Keep trying, maybe something will stick?
#sigh #scriptsky
Keep trying, maybe something will stick?
#sigh #scriptsky
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LAST LAUGH
A woman placed in a high-tech prison where users can pay to tandem into prisoner's bodies for free rein must escape and exact revenge on her sister’s murderer: a powerful alt-right celebrity now in full control of her body for the duration of her sentence. #Th #Fea #ScreenPit
A woman placed in a high-tech prison where users can pay to tandem into prisoner's bodies for free rein must escape and exact revenge on her sister’s murderer: a powerful alt-right celebrity now in full control of her body for the duration of her sentence. #Th #Fea #ScreenPit
December 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
LAST LAUGH
A woman placed in a high-tech prison where users can pay to tandem into prisoner's bodies for free rein must escape and exact revenge on her sister’s murderer: a powerful alt-right celebrity now in full control of her body for the duration of her sentence. #Th #Fea #ScreenPit
A woman placed in a high-tech prison where users can pay to tandem into prisoner's bodies for free rein must escape and exact revenge on her sister’s murderer: a powerful alt-right celebrity now in full control of her body for the duration of her sentence. #Th #Fea #ScreenPit
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Less than 48 hours left to submit to The Grey List 2026!
If you've been waiting, or just read a great script from a writer over 40 that deserves to be recognized - there's still time.
But not much!
Submissions will close at 11:59 PM on Dec 31.
#scriptsky #filmsky
If you've been waiting, or just read a great script from a writer over 40 that deserves to be recognized - there's still time.
But not much!
Submissions will close at 11:59 PM on Dec 31.
#scriptsky #filmsky
December 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Less than 48 hours left to submit to The Grey List 2026!
If you've been waiting, or just read a great script from a writer over 40 that deserves to be recognized - there's still time.
But not much!
Submissions will close at 11:59 PM on Dec 31.
#scriptsky #filmsky
If you've been waiting, or just read a great script from a writer over 40 that deserves to be recognized - there's still time.
But not much!
Submissions will close at 11:59 PM on Dec 31.
#scriptsky #filmsky
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✨ PAGE Gold Winner ✨ – VOICELESS
In 1890s Montana, a mute girl with an unsettling power escapes an abusive marriage and flees across the plains, joining a disillusioned preacher on a journey towards freedom or damnation.
#ScreenPit #scriptsky
#Fea #CWin #Dr #Wes #Su #Ad
In 1890s Montana, a mute girl with an unsettling power escapes an abusive marriage and flees across the plains, joining a disillusioned preacher on a journey towards freedom or damnation.
#ScreenPit #scriptsky
#Fea #CWin #Dr #Wes #Su #Ad
December 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
✨ PAGE Gold Winner ✨ – VOICELESS
In 1890s Montana, a mute girl with an unsettling power escapes an abusive marriage and flees across the plains, joining a disillusioned preacher on a journey towards freedom or damnation.
#ScreenPit #scriptsky
#Fea #CWin #Dr #Wes #Su #Ad
In 1890s Montana, a mute girl with an unsettling power escapes an abusive marriage and flees across the plains, joining a disillusioned preacher on a journey towards freedom or damnation.
#ScreenPit #scriptsky
#Fea #CWin #Dr #Wes #Su #Ad
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FAR AS THE CROW FLIES - Thriller feature
When two American drifters take jobs at a remote Australian orchard, they must find the wits, strength – and will – to survive their murderous employer and his wannabe son.
#screenpit #scriptsky #SeRe
When two American drifters take jobs at a remote Australian orchard, they must find the wits, strength – and will – to survive their murderous employer and his wannabe son.
#screenpit #scriptsky #SeRe
December 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
FAR AS THE CROW FLIES - Thriller feature
When two American drifters take jobs at a remote Australian orchard, they must find the wits, strength – and will – to survive their murderous employer and his wannabe son.
#screenpit #scriptsky #SeRe
When two American drifters take jobs at a remote Australian orchard, they must find the wits, strength – and will – to survive their murderous employer and his wannabe son.
#screenpit #scriptsky #SeRe
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NO GHOSTS TONIGHT - Drama/thriller feature
Desperate to get home, a young woman forces her way aboard an inflatable dinghy full of asylum seekers trying to evade capture and survive a deadly Channel crossing.
Finalist: Nicholl. Winner: Shore Scripts, Golden Script Competition
#screenpit #scriptsky
Desperate to get home, a young woman forces her way aboard an inflatable dinghy full of asylum seekers trying to evade capture and survive a deadly Channel crossing.
Finalist: Nicholl. Winner: Shore Scripts, Golden Script Competition
#screenpit #scriptsky
December 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
NO GHOSTS TONIGHT - Drama/thriller feature
Desperate to get home, a young woman forces her way aboard an inflatable dinghy full of asylum seekers trying to evade capture and survive a deadly Channel crossing.
Finalist: Nicholl. Winner: Shore Scripts, Golden Script Competition
#screenpit #scriptsky
Desperate to get home, a young woman forces her way aboard an inflatable dinghy full of asylum seekers trying to evade capture and survive a deadly Channel crossing.
Finalist: Nicholl. Winner: Shore Scripts, Golden Script Competition
#screenpit #scriptsky
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Looking for a festival darling? I've got you covered!
Hi, My Name is Pam [short]
Based on a true story: A 43-year-old woman with early-onset dementia has one last journey down memory lane before her memories fade away forever.
#Screenpit #Dr #Sho #LBu #Scriptsky
Hi, My Name is Pam [short]
Based on a true story: A 43-year-old woman with early-onset dementia has one last journey down memory lane before her memories fade away forever.
#Screenpit #Dr #Sho #LBu #Scriptsky
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Looking for a festival darling? I've got you covered!
Hi, My Name is Pam [short]
Based on a true story: A 43-year-old woman with early-onset dementia has one last journey down memory lane before her memories fade away forever.
#Screenpit #Dr #Sho #LBu #Scriptsky
Hi, My Name is Pam [short]
Based on a true story: A 43-year-old woman with early-onset dementia has one last journey down memory lane before her memories fade away forever.
#Screenpit #Dr #Sho #LBu #Scriptsky
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Reposted by Dayna Noffke
We Want Your Baby
When two overzealous anti-abortion extremists ambush a young woman seeking an abortion, she and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival, blending slapstick horror with dark humor as they try to outwit their deranged pursuers.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #scriptsky
When two overzealous anti-abortion extremists ambush a young woman seeking an abortion, she and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival, blending slapstick horror with dark humor as they try to outwit their deranged pursuers.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #scriptsky
December 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
We Want Your Baby
When two overzealous anti-abortion extremists ambush a young woman seeking an abortion, she and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival, blending slapstick horror with dark humor as they try to outwit their deranged pursuers.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #scriptsky
When two overzealous anti-abortion extremists ambush a young woman seeking an abortion, she and her friends find themselves in a fight for survival, blending slapstick horror with dark humor as they try to outwit their deranged pursuers.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #scriptsky
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Lake House
Six friends’ weekend retreat at a remote lake house devolves into a chaotic horror-comedy when masked killers strike, but as they fight for survival, they uncover a bizarre and unsettling truth that challenges their grasp on reality.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #Thr #scriptsky #ISA
Six friends’ weekend retreat at a remote lake house devolves into a chaotic horror-comedy when masked killers strike, but as they fight for survival, they uncover a bizarre and unsettling truth that challenges their grasp on reality.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #Thr #scriptsky #ISA
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Lake House
Six friends’ weekend retreat at a remote lake house devolves into a chaotic horror-comedy when masked killers strike, but as they fight for survival, they uncover a bizarre and unsettling truth that challenges their grasp on reality.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #Thr #scriptsky #ISA
Six friends’ weekend retreat at a remote lake house devolves into a chaotic horror-comedy when masked killers strike, but as they fight for survival, they uncover a bizarre and unsettling truth that challenges their grasp on reality.
#ScreenPit #Fea #Ho #Co #Thr #scriptsky #ISA
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Hi, I’m God.
At a bare minimum, you should all be able to agree that pedophilia, secret police and nonstop shootings are bad. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!
At a bare minimum, you should all be able to agree that pedophilia, secret police and nonstop shootings are bad. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hi, I’m God.
At a bare minimum, you should all be able to agree that pedophilia, secret police and nonstop shootings are bad. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!
At a bare minimum, you should all be able to agree that pedophilia, secret police and nonstop shootings are bad. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!
If you are on the fence about submitting your script, do it!
I made amazing connections from my inclusion on last year’s list. Bonus points for no submission fee!
#scriptsky
I made amazing connections from my inclusion on last year’s list. Bonus points for no submission fee!
#scriptsky
#scriptsky / #filmsky community
We are excited to announce that the submission portal for the 2026 Grey List is NOW OPEN!!
Head over now and nominate the best scripts you've read from writers over 40 (that includes yourself).
You can scan the QR code in the image below 👇or use the link in my bio.
We are excited to announce that the submission portal for the 2026 Grey List is NOW OPEN!!
Head over now and nominate the best scripts you've read from writers over 40 (that includes yourself).
You can scan the QR code in the image below 👇or use the link in my bio.
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
If you are on the fence about submitting your script, do it!
I made amazing connections from my inclusion on last year’s list. Bonus points for no submission fee!
#scriptsky
I made amazing connections from my inclusion on last year’s list. Bonus points for no submission fee!
#scriptsky
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In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
"Maiden name is Smith"
"Maiden name is Smith"
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
"The root cert expired."
"The root cert expired."
October 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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WRITERS: the 2026 GREY LIST submission window will open Monday, Nov. 3!
INDUSTRY PROS: Sign up now for advanced access, giving you the first look at the projects and talent everyone will be talking about next year.
Use this link👉 lnkd.in/g-bYq7FM or scan the QR code!
#filmsky #scriptsky
INDUSTRY PROS: Sign up now for advanced access, giving you the first look at the projects and talent everyone will be talking about next year.
Use this link👉 lnkd.in/g-bYq7FM or scan the QR code!
#filmsky #scriptsky
October 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
WRITERS: the 2026 GREY LIST submission window will open Monday, Nov. 3!
INDUSTRY PROS: Sign up now for advanced access, giving you the first look at the projects and talent everyone will be talking about next year.
Use this link👉 lnkd.in/g-bYq7FM or scan the QR code!
#filmsky #scriptsky
INDUSTRY PROS: Sign up now for advanced access, giving you the first look at the projects and talent everyone will be talking about next year.
Use this link👉 lnkd.in/g-bYq7FM or scan the QR code!
#filmsky #scriptsky
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Alright, sports fans... My plan is to release S.K.A.T.E. on Friday, 11/14/25, after it has a local festival run. Until then, I'll share some BTS and thoughts on the process. Is that @gabebraxton.bsky.social on the ground, setting up a shot? #scriptsky
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Alright, sports fans... My plan is to release S.K.A.T.E. on Friday, 11/14/25, after it has a local festival run. Until then, I'll share some BTS and thoughts on the process. Is that @gabebraxton.bsky.social on the ground, setting up a shot? #scriptsky
Hey you guys! It’s finally pumpkin spice season.
But, don’t forget it’s also rule-from-a-throne-fashioned-from-the-bones-of-your-enemies season.
So mix it up!
But, don’t forget it’s also rule-from-a-throne-fashioned-from-the-bones-of-your-enemies season.
So mix it up!
October 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hey you guys! It’s finally pumpkin spice season.
But, don’t forget it’s also rule-from-a-throne-fashioned-from-the-bones-of-your-enemies season.
So mix it up!
But, don’t forget it’s also rule-from-a-throne-fashioned-from-the-bones-of-your-enemies season.
So mix it up!
Reposted by Dayna Noffke
I struggle with loglines. And based on the #Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity posts I’ve seen, so do lots of other people. Loglines are hard! But if you’re trying to get people interested in your script/book, it helps to have a great one. So here’s a 🧵 on some LOGLINE DOs and DON’Ts.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I struggle with loglines. And based on the #Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity posts I’ve seen, so do lots of other people. Loglines are hard! But if you’re trying to get people interested in your script/book, it helps to have a great one. So here’s a 🧵 on some LOGLINE DOs and DON’Ts.
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I've seen a lot of posts about screenwriting and rejection of late. This part of the game sucks! May I humbly suggest you create your own version of my "Dayna Fucking Rocks!" folder? I save positive interactions, emails, notes, and wins in it to read on rainy days. You fucking rock, too!
#Scriptsky
#Scriptsky
September 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've seen a lot of posts about screenwriting and rejection of late. This part of the game sucks! May I humbly suggest you create your own version of my "Dayna Fucking Rocks!" folder? I save positive interactions, emails, notes, and wins in it to read on rainy days. You fucking rock, too!
#Scriptsky
#Scriptsky
From your lips to Chthulu’s … ears?
I know moral victories can’t pay your bills, but an offer (that falls through) or even just a showrunner meeting is a HUGE win. It means folks are responding to your writing. Maybe it doesn’t work out this time, but cultivate those relationships and good things will happen down the road.
#Scriptsky
#Scriptsky
I’ve been “hired” four times— every time it blew up before I ever got a time.
Optioned twice— same as above.
Celebrate after the check clears. ‘Til then… screw “hope.”
Optioned twice— same as above.
Celebrate after the check clears. ‘Til then… screw “hope.”
September 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
From your lips to Chthulu’s … ears?
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I’ve joked that I pay my agents 10% of my salary - not to find me jobs - but to be the ones who have to hear I didn’t get the job… over and over and over again.
Like any creative industry, #screenwriting is hard and brutally competitive. So here’s a #Scriptsky #WritingCommunity 🧵 on REJECTION.
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Like any creative industry, #screenwriting is hard and brutally competitive. So here’s a #Scriptsky #WritingCommunity 🧵 on REJECTION.
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September 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I’ve joked that I pay my agents 10% of my salary - not to find me jobs - but to be the ones who have to hear I didn’t get the job… over and over and over again.
Like any creative industry, #screenwriting is hard and brutally competitive. So here’s a #Scriptsky #WritingCommunity 🧵 on REJECTION.
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Like any creative industry, #screenwriting is hard and brutally competitive. So here’s a #Scriptsky #WritingCommunity 🧵 on REJECTION.
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Finally it can be said: I’m a triple semifinalist at AFF in the drama feature, Wonder Project, and Enderby categories with THE OPEN AIR! Words cannot express what this means to me, especially with October being Down syndrome awareness month! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to/ #scriptsky
September 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Finally it can be said: I’m a triple semifinalist at AFF in the drama feature, Wonder Project, and Enderby categories with THE OPEN AIR! Words cannot express what this means to me, especially with October being Down syndrome awareness month! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to/ #scriptsky
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I think this is a struggle we've all dealt with at some point in our writing careers. How do you build your community? So let's do a thread! 🧵
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#Scriptsky
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#Scriptsky
It’s finding that community that I struggle with. My friends or family aren’t interested. Any tips you could offer would be appreciated.
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I think this is a struggle we've all dealt with at some point in our writing careers. How do you build your community? So let's do a thread! 🧵
1/6
#Scriptsky
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#Scriptsky
What a lovely Tuesday surprise!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!
Love to see so many talented writer's getting recognition via ISA's Fall Reads list. (feel free to tag more)
#scriptsky #scriptsky+
@leahfromsd.bsky.social @prex4.bsky.social @kathrynorwigauthor.bsky.social @daynadirector.bsky.social @juliacampanelli.bsky.social
www.networkisa.org/screenwritin...
#scriptsky #scriptsky+
@leahfromsd.bsky.social @prex4.bsky.social @kathrynorwigauthor.bsky.social @daynadirector.bsky.social @juliacampanelli.bsky.social
www.networkisa.org/screenwritin...
ISA TOP READS FALL 2025
The ISA Top Reads for FALL 2025 have been announced! The writers' projects have been evaluated by multiple ISA readers, advancing through multiple stages of the Writing Gig consideration process, cont...
www.networkisa.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What a lovely Tuesday surprise!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!
I’m honored to be included in the same company as these fine folks.
Congratulations to everyone!