David F Poole - Director
@davidfpoole.bsky.social
Writer Director | Shorts & Art Film | Learning And Participation Manager - views are my own | Love sci-fi, books & cake | May post too many pictures of houseplants & cats
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British drag queen James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has passed away at the age of 32.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
January 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
British drag queen James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has passed away at the age of 32.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
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UK indie filmmakers! Got a film coming out in 2025 we don't know about? Tell me! Tell @filmstories.bsky.social! Am commissioning writers to interview people like you for upcoming issues.
Writers who have never been paid for their work! I'm looking for you! Want to do one of these interviews?
Writers who have never been paid for their work! I'm looking for you! Want to do one of these interviews?
December 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM
UK indie filmmakers! Got a film coming out in 2025 we don't know about? Tell me! Tell @filmstories.bsky.social! Am commissioning writers to interview people like you for upcoming issues.
Writers who have never been paid for their work! I'm looking for you! Want to do one of these interviews?
Writers who have never been paid for their work! I'm looking for you! Want to do one of these interviews?
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Huh, turns out united opposition swiftly and decisively rebutting would-be authoritarians works better than taking a couple weeks and hoping it works out for the best.
December 3, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Huh, turns out united opposition swiftly and decisively rebutting would-be authoritarians works better than taking a couple weeks and hoping it works out for the best.
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The fate of the Assad regime is in the balance tonight
- fighting in Damascus, possible coup attempt
- rebel gains in Aleppo, Hama & many other areas of north
- Bashar al-Assad may remain in Moscow, although there are suggestions a Russian flight brought him back this evening
- fighting in Damascus, possible coup attempt
- rebel gains in Aleppo, Hama & many other areas of north
- Bashar al-Assad may remain in Moscow, although there are suggestions a Russian flight brought him back this evening
November 30, 2024 at 6:28 PM
The fate of the Assad regime is in the balance tonight
- fighting in Damascus, possible coup attempt
- rebel gains in Aleppo, Hama & many other areas of north
- Bashar al-Assad may remain in Moscow, although there are suggestions a Russian flight brought him back this evening
- fighting in Damascus, possible coup attempt
- rebel gains in Aleppo, Hama & many other areas of north
- Bashar al-Assad may remain in Moscow, although there are suggestions a Russian flight brought him back this evening
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Britain faces ‘talent drain’ of visual artists as earnings fall by 40% since 2010
Britain faces ‘talent drain’ of visual artists as earnings fall by 40% since 2010
Report says funding cuts, inflation and rise of AI contributing to median income dropping to £12,500
Earnings for visual artists in Britain have plunged by 40% since 2010, with experts predicting a “talent drain” from the UK because EU countries offer…
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November 25, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Britain faces ‘talent drain’ of visual artists as earnings fall by 40% since 2010
I love Jacques Audiard’s films, but even knowing his work Emilia Pérez is incredible. Tender, thought provoking, stylish and surprising. Terrific musical, brilliantly acted by Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and the superb Karla Sofia Gascon. An absolute must watch
November 23, 2024 at 11:49 PM
I love Jacques Audiard’s films, but even knowing his work Emilia Pérez is incredible. Tender, thought provoking, stylish and surprising. Terrific musical, brilliantly acted by Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and the superb Karla Sofia Gascon. An absolute must watch
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Listen to today's full episode: Kim Leadbeater on assisted dying, fractious politics and Jo Cox
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<p>Next week, MPs will get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. A contentious subject, The Assisted...
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November 22, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Listen to today's full episode: Kim Leadbeater on assisted dying, fractious politics and Jo Cox
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
What a beautiful sight
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM
What a beautiful sight
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I feel like we all just picked Bluesky and didn’t even give MILF Messenger a chance
November 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
I feel like we all just picked Bluesky and didn’t even give MILF Messenger a chance
A night watching Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is always a night well spent. Glad I got to see the Wild God tour on its final UK date
November 16, 2024 at 12:05 AM
A night watching Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is always a night well spent. Glad I got to see the Wild God tour on its final UK date
Fantastic evening with Succession Executive Producer & Writer Lucy Prebble and Story Editor Jamie Carragher at mac Birmingham
Inspiring, insightful & funny conversation about the series, the writing process and staying true to the show. Could have watched those clips all night!
Inspiring, insightful & funny conversation about the series, the writing process and staying true to the show. Could have watched those clips all night!
November 3, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Fantastic evening with Succession Executive Producer & Writer Lucy Prebble and Story Editor Jamie Carragher at mac Birmingham
Inspiring, insightful & funny conversation about the series, the writing process and staying true to the show. Could have watched those clips all night!
Inspiring, insightful & funny conversation about the series, the writing process and staying true to the show. Could have watched those clips all night!
On Friday I wrapped on the 5th Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp. Fantastic to see the learners' final short film on The Mockingbird Cinema's big screen, can't wait to see how they get on with their industry placements!
October 30, 2023 at 4:16 PM
On Friday I wrapped on the 5th Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp. Fantastic to see the learners' final short film on The Mockingbird Cinema's big screen, can't wait to see how they get on with their industry placements!
Great night at the Midlands premiere of Three Little Birds, the new drama created by Sir Lenny Henry. Heartfelt, timely & timeless story of immigration, beautiful yet doesn’t ignore the prejudice they faced
Airs on ITV this Sunday 8pm
Airs on ITV this Sunday 8pm
October 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Great night at the Midlands premiere of Three Little Birds, the new drama created by Sir Lenny Henry. Heartfelt, timely & timeless story of immigration, beautiful yet doesn’t ignore the prejudice they faced
Airs on ITV this Sunday 8pm
Airs on ITV this Sunday 8pm
Exhausting but very fun weekend at the BFI London Film Festival. Highlights include Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon & Todd Haynes’ May December, as well as new films by David Fincher and Michael Mann #LFF
October 9, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Exhausting but very fun weekend at the BFI London Film Festival. Highlights include Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon & Todd Haynes’ May December, as well as new films by David Fincher and Michael Mann #LFF
I’ve cried so many times today watching the final Sex Education series. The characters and the emotion are so well developed. Wish we could have more but grateful for 4 seasons of marvellousness
September 23, 2023 at 10:21 PM
I’ve cried so many times today watching the final Sex Education series. The characters and the emotion are so well developed. Wish we could have more but grateful for 4 seasons of marvellousness
Latest Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp wrapped. Looking forward to the next one, and seeing how the learners get on with their placements 🎬🎥
September 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM
Latest Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp wrapped. Looking forward to the next one, and seeing how the learners get on with their placements 🎬🎥
Got my tickets for Writers’ Room: Succession with exec producer Lucy Prebble and story editor Jamie Carragher at the Square Eyes TV festival at mac Birmingham.
So many cool events in our city. As Logan Roy would say: “I F***ING LOVE IT HERE!!!!”
So many cool events in our city. As Logan Roy would say: “I F***ING LOVE IT HERE!!!!”
September 22, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Got my tickets for Writers’ Room: Succession with exec producer Lucy Prebble and story editor Jamie Carragher at the Square Eyes TV festival at mac Birmingham.
So many cool events in our city. As Logan Roy would say: “I F***ING LOVE IT HERE!!!!”
So many cool events in our city. As Logan Roy would say: “I F***ING LOVE IT HERE!!!!”
Loved watching the first episode of BBC’s Boiling Point at mac Birmingham. Expands beautifully on the incredible film while keeping the tension. A must watch!
Fantastic, informative and passionate Q&A from Director Philip Barantini, Hannah Walters & the legendary Stephen Graham too. Amazing night!
Fantastic, informative and passionate Q&A from Director Philip Barantini, Hannah Walters & the legendary Stephen Graham too. Amazing night!
September 21, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Loved watching the first episode of BBC’s Boiling Point at mac Birmingham. Expands beautifully on the incredible film while keeping the tension. A must watch!
Fantastic, informative and passionate Q&A from Director Philip Barantini, Hannah Walters & the legendary Stephen Graham too. Amazing night!
Fantastic, informative and passionate Q&A from Director Philip Barantini, Hannah Walters & the legendary Stephen Graham too. Amazing night!
Hey Mr Blue Sky, please tell us why, you had to hide away for so long!
September 20, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Hey Mr Blue Sky, please tell us why, you had to hide away for so long!