Sam Tahhan
@samtahhan.bsky.social
Dad. Hubs. Writer. Director. Rugby Flanker.
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I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.
Like literally. All I have to do is write the script I pitched last week and I'll be repped by one of the Top 5 lit management companies in Hollywood. Pressure? Neh. I'm WAY too competitive not to be eating up ALL of this fate!
Like literally. All I have to do is write the script I pitched last week and I'll be repped by one of the Top 5 lit management companies in Hollywood. Pressure? Neh. I'm WAY too competitive not to be eating up ALL of this fate!
August 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.
Like literally. All I have to do is write the script I pitched last week and I'll be repped by one of the Top 5 lit management companies in Hollywood. Pressure? Neh. I'm WAY too competitive not to be eating up ALL of this fate!
Like literally. All I have to do is write the script I pitched last week and I'll be repped by one of the Top 5 lit management companies in Hollywood. Pressure? Neh. I'm WAY too competitive not to be eating up ALL of this fate!
Meeting went great! Producer LOVED the script. Said the plot hit a sweet spot & the main character would appeal to an A-lister. Plus, he's willing to read new stuff! Feels amazing to write something so personal that hits home with an exec (especially after getting my ass handed to me by the last 2).
March 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Meeting went great! Producer LOVED the script. Said the plot hit a sweet spot & the main character would appeal to an A-lister. Plus, he's willing to read new stuff! Feels amazing to write something so personal that hits home with an exec (especially after getting my ass handed to me by the last 2).
Back at one of @edsolomon.bsky.social's Writer Zooms, I heard Charlie Kaufman say he was genuinely scared of the state of the industry and that he had to crowdfund his last movie. And if I were to choose to be defeated by that, I'd have to first ignore the fact this job is for crazy people.
March 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Back at one of @edsolomon.bsky.social's Writer Zooms, I heard Charlie Kaufman say he was genuinely scared of the state of the industry and that he had to crowdfund his last movie. And if I were to choose to be defeated by that, I'd have to first ignore the fact this job is for crazy people.
I’m at USC this morning & all I keep thinking about is that quote from GOOD WILL HUNTING. “You wasted $150,000 on an education you coulda got for $1.50 in late fees at the public library” Talented as they may be, these budding screenwriters still have to do the same work my State-y school ass did.
February 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I’m at USC this morning & all I keep thinking about is that quote from GOOD WILL HUNTING. “You wasted $150,000 on an education you coulda got for $1.50 in late fees at the public library” Talented as they may be, these budding screenwriters still have to do the same work my State-y school ass did.
Meeting with one of the producers of NOSFERATU soon!
What the hell is happening?!? America catches fire and so does my career? The irony is not lost on me.
What the hell is happening?!? America catches fire and so does my career? The irony is not lost on me.
February 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Meeting with one of the producers of NOSFERATU soon!
What the hell is happening?!? America catches fire and so does my career? The irony is not lost on me.
What the hell is happening?!? America catches fire and so does my career? The irony is not lost on me.
The producers who've invited me to direct their horror feature are taking the project to Universal very soon.
Please send all the positive vibes you can.
#Universal #Horror #Movie #Directing
Please send all the positive vibes you can.
#Universal #Horror #Movie #Directing
February 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The producers who've invited me to direct their horror feature are taking the project to Universal very soon.
Please send all the positive vibes you can.
#Universal #Horror #Movie #Directing
Please send all the positive vibes you can.
#Universal #Horror #Movie #Directing
Here's the sketch that started it all. Very proud to now be working with the fine folks who created this masterpiece. Here's "THE WORD"...just in time for Black History Month.
youtu.be/ZPQA-gmSS6g?...
youtu.be/ZPQA-gmSS6g?...
The Word
YouTube video by Just The Bit
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February 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here's the sketch that started it all. Very proud to now be working with the fine folks who created this masterpiece. Here's "THE WORD"...just in time for Black History Month.
youtu.be/ZPQA-gmSS6g?...
youtu.be/ZPQA-gmSS6g?...
Welp. I didn't lie. I just got my Christmas wish. Audrey is now my rep on all the projects we were setting up. Plus she's helping me land new representation. That's a big win and a huge burden lifted off my shoulders!
February 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Welp. I didn't lie. I just got my Christmas wish. Audrey is now my rep on all the projects we were setting up. Plus she's helping me land new representation. That's a big win and a huge burden lifted off my shoulders!
Back to work on a script that not only has one of the coolest plot devices I've ever come up with but also has my favorite opening page.
Love to hear what you think!
Love to hear what you think!
February 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Back to work on a script that not only has one of the coolest plot devices I've ever come up with but also has my favorite opening page.
Love to hear what you think!
Love to hear what you think!
THE ORDER is perfect cinema.
February 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
THE ORDER is perfect cinema.
Remember that rep who said she's getting out of repping? Last night she DM'd me to say she's referring me for a director's gig she thinks I'm perfect for!
Was it Gandhi or Alanis Morissette who said "Isn't it ironic?"
Wish me luck, Friends! This'd be a REAL cool film (w/ a SOLID budget) to shoot!
Was it Gandhi or Alanis Morissette who said "Isn't it ironic?"
Wish me luck, Friends! This'd be a REAL cool film (w/ a SOLID budget) to shoot!
January 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Remember that rep who said she's getting out of repping? Last night she DM'd me to say she's referring me for a director's gig she thinks I'm perfect for!
Was it Gandhi or Alanis Morissette who said "Isn't it ironic?"
Wish me luck, Friends! This'd be a REAL cool film (w/ a SOLID budget) to shoot!
Was it Gandhi or Alanis Morissette who said "Isn't it ironic?"
Wish me luck, Friends! This'd be a REAL cool film (w/ a SOLID budget) to shoot!
RE: Hollywood Highs and Lows (A THREAD)
One week before Christmas, I got a call from my rep informing me she's getting out of management to pursue her own writing career. Suddenly, I was very unceremoniously, without a rep; this, mere weeks before we were going to take my action comedy script out
One week before Christmas, I got a call from my rep informing me she's getting out of management to pursue her own writing career. Suddenly, I was very unceremoniously, without a rep; this, mere weeks before we were going to take my action comedy script out
January 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
RE: Hollywood Highs and Lows (A THREAD)
One week before Christmas, I got a call from my rep informing me she's getting out of management to pursue her own writing career. Suddenly, I was very unceremoniously, without a rep; this, mere weeks before we were going to take my action comedy script out
One week before Christmas, I got a call from my rep informing me she's getting out of management to pursue her own writing career. Suddenly, I was very unceremoniously, without a rep; this, mere weeks before we were going to take my action comedy script out
THE SUBSTANCE is hands down best movie of the year.
January 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
THE SUBSTANCE is hands down best movie of the year.
One of my favorite moments as a dad so far happened last weekend when my youngest daughter got a karaoke machine that my oldest daughter and I used to sing "Islands In The Stream"; which was made even better by the fact we can both really sing; which was made even better by the fact my wife can't.
January 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
One of my favorite moments as a dad so far happened last weekend when my youngest daughter got a karaoke machine that my oldest daughter and I used to sing "Islands In The Stream"; which was made even better by the fact we can both really sing; which was made even better by the fact my wife can't.
I don't know who gets to see this but I just want you to know you're now officially friends with an insane person....an insane person who may just create one of the funniest sketches ever this weekend! Tentacles crossed anyway! #SquidJohnson #PrivateDetective #SketchComedy
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I don't know who gets to see this but I just want you to know you're now officially friends with an insane person....an insane person who may just create one of the funniest sketches ever this weekend! Tentacles crossed anyway! #SquidJohnson #PrivateDetective #SketchComedy
People who are successfully using BlueSky (and are seeing this). Please tell me how to expand my reach here. I've got multiple projects going & am always looking for talent/support of some sort. But I'm not going looking on Nazi Hell. Please advise! I've tried #'s. But nothing's working.
January 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
People who are successfully using BlueSky (and are seeing this). Please tell me how to expand my reach here. I've got multiple projects going & am always looking for talent/support of some sort. But I'm not going looking on Nazi Hell. Please advise! I've tried #'s. But nothing's working.
Do I know any female comedians/actors in Houston or Austin? We've got a paid gig this weekend. But gotta move fast. Please spread the word.
#SketchComedy #Actors #Comedians #Comedy #Sketch #Austin #Houston #TV
#SketchComedy #Actors #Comedians #Comedy #Sketch #Austin #Houston #TV
January 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Do I know any female comedians/actors in Houston or Austin? We've got a paid gig this weekend. But gotta move fast. Please spread the word.
#SketchComedy #Actors #Comedians #Comedy #Sketch #Austin #Houston #TV
#SketchComedy #Actors #Comedians #Comedy #Sketch #Austin #Houston #TV
Headed to the studio to shoot our first round of sketches! Please send all the good juju you can as this first try will act as a litmus test; meaning if we do good, they'll keep going. Good news is they got funding from the City.
So we're off to a great start!
#Sketch #Comedy #Screenwriters
So we're off to a great start!
#Sketch #Comedy #Screenwriters
January 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Headed to the studio to shoot our first round of sketches! Please send all the good juju you can as this first try will act as a litmus test; meaning if we do good, they'll keep going. Good news is they got funding from the City.
So we're off to a great start!
#Sketch #Comedy #Screenwriters
So we're off to a great start!
#Sketch #Comedy #Screenwriters
We are officially into pre-pro!!! #TV #SketchComedy
December 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM
We are officially into pre-pro!!! #TV #SketchComedy
Annnnnnd Audrey LOVES the script! WTF is happening*, Stars? Are you aligning? Or just clearing a path for the planet-killing comet? Either way, I'm fairly catching fire!
* He knew exactly what had happened. He did the 10000+ hours of work and now it was paying off.
* He knew exactly what had happened. He did the 10000+ hours of work and now it was paying off.
December 12, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Annnnnnd Audrey LOVES the script! WTF is happening*, Stars? Are you aligning? Or just clearing a path for the planet-killing comet? Either way, I'm fairly catching fire!
* He knew exactly what had happened. He did the 10000+ hours of work and now it was paying off.
* He knew exactly what had happened. He did the 10000+ hours of work and now it was paying off.
Producer LOVES our first round of sketches! And that excites the hell outta me!
Love to keep meeting sketch comedy writers! As this project grows, we're gonna wanna bring some of you on board!
#writers #screenwriters #sketchcomedy #comedy #Hollywood
Love to keep meeting sketch comedy writers! As this project grows, we're gonna wanna bring some of you on board!
#writers #screenwriters #sketchcomedy #comedy #Hollywood
December 10, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Producer LOVES our first round of sketches! And that excites the hell outta me!
Love to keep meeting sketch comedy writers! As this project grows, we're gonna wanna bring some of you on board!
#writers #screenwriters #sketchcomedy #comedy #Hollywood
Love to keep meeting sketch comedy writers! As this project grows, we're gonna wanna bring some of you on board!
#writers #screenwriters #sketchcomedy #comedy #Hollywood
I've genuinely enjoyed meeting the sketch comedy writers I did today. Especially liked our shared desire to stick it to the man. Will meet a few more over the course of the week. Hopefully those same anti-establishment sentiments will prevail.
December 10, 2024 at 12:34 AM
I've genuinely enjoyed meeting the sketch comedy writers I did today. Especially liked our shared desire to stick it to the man. Will meet a few more over the course of the week. Hopefully those same anti-establishment sentiments will prevail.
Unfortunately, the value at the evil place is still outweighing the negativity as it's considerably easier to get realtime responses from writers over there. Is there something I'm missing over here? I've got a project that needs help.
December 6, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Unfortunately, the value at the evil place is still outweighing the negativity as it's considerably easier to get realtime responses from writers over there. Is there something I'm missing over here? I've got a project that needs help.
Do I know any sketch comedy writers on here?
December 5, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Do I know any sketch comedy writers on here?
Just received a contract for our soon-to-be Sketch Comedy show. Met producers when I judged their film at SOFF then flew out to meet them & we hit it off. Soon we'll create our own show called "JUST THE BIT" (with help from Audrey).
The lesson here is "When the market is rough, do your own stuff."
The lesson here is "When the market is rough, do your own stuff."
November 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Just received a contract for our soon-to-be Sketch Comedy show. Met producers when I judged their film at SOFF then flew out to meet them & we hit it off. Soon we'll create our own show called "JUST THE BIT" (with help from Audrey).
The lesson here is "When the market is rough, do your own stuff."
The lesson here is "When the market is rough, do your own stuff."