Jake Bourke
@jakebourke.tv
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Jake Bourke
@jakebourke.tv
· Oct 16
Jake Bourke
Screenwriter specializing in genre storytelling & animation
jakebourke.tv
Animation writer looking for work! ✨
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
Animation writer looking for work! ✨
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
Jake Bourke
Screenwriter specializing in genre storytelling & animation
jakebourke.tv
October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Animation writer looking for work! ✨
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
I'm a screenwriter specializing in short-form, episodic, and serialized storytelling, as well as original television pilots.
If you're looking for a savvy, knowledgeable and quick-witted writer, feel free to send a DM or reach out via my website: jakebourke.tv
Facing the music!
I had an amazing conversation with Vico Sharabani, Founder & COO of The-Artery, about the work that went into crafting the Apple Immersive Video version of Bono: Stories of Surrender, the first feature film made for the Apple Vision Pro:
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I had an amazing conversation with Vico Sharabani, Founder & COO of The-Artery, about the work that went into crafting the Apple Immersive Video version of Bono: Stories of Surrender, the first feature film made for the Apple Vision Pro:
postperspective.com/working-in-a...
Working in Apple Video Immersive: Bono: Stories of Surrender - postPerspective
By Jake Bourke Bono: Stories of Surrender is a personal and intimate deep dive into the life, work and relationships of Bono, lead singer of the Irish rock band U2 and a prominent activist. Directed b...
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July 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Facing the music!
I had an amazing conversation with Vico Sharabani, Founder & COO of The-Artery, about the work that went into crafting the Apple Immersive Video version of Bono: Stories of Surrender, the first feature film made for the Apple Vision Pro:
postperspective.com/working-in-a...
I had an amazing conversation with Vico Sharabani, Founder & COO of The-Artery, about the work that went into crafting the Apple Immersive Video version of Bono: Stories of Surrender, the first feature film made for the Apple Vision Pro:
postperspective.com/working-in-a...
Keeping my fingers crossed this next script I'm writing is something I'm able to produce into a complete short/proof of concept pilot.
Currently 7 pages in, with my personal maximum being 10.
Currently 7 pages in, with my personal maximum being 10.
May 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed this next script I'm writing is something I'm able to produce into a complete short/proof of concept pilot.
Currently 7 pages in, with my personal maximum being 10.
Currently 7 pages in, with my personal maximum being 10.
Pseudoregalia ALONE makes this bundle worth it! Such an underrated metroidvania.
It really shows how versatile a Mario 64-inspired moveset can be. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there's a sequel in the pipeline! There's so much more you could do with Pseudoregalia's gameplay, story and characters.
It really shows how versatile a Mario 64-inspired moveset can be. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there's a sequel in the pipeline! There's so much more you could do with Pseudoregalia's gameplay, story and characters.
Last day to get Humble Games Bundle: Humble Heroines buff.ly/iXw4xom #ad
April 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Pseudoregalia ALONE makes this bundle worth it! Such an underrated metroidvania.
It really shows how versatile a Mario 64-inspired moveset can be. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there's a sequel in the pipeline! There's so much more you could do with Pseudoregalia's gameplay, story and characters.
It really shows how versatile a Mario 64-inspired moveset can be. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there's a sequel in the pipeline! There's so much more you could do with Pseudoregalia's gameplay, story and characters.
This looks RIGHT up my alley!
First trailer for ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’
The animated film releases on Hulu June 6
The animated film releases on Hulu June 6
April 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This looks RIGHT up my alley!
This is a victory in every sense of the word!
It's ridiculous that fully completed, ready-to-release films are able to be scrapped and shelved with no regard or appreciation for the cast and crew who put so much work into them.
No wonder the entertainment industry has been in nonstop strike mode.
It's ridiculous that fully completed, ready-to-release films are able to be scrapped and shelved with no regard or appreciation for the cast and crew who put so much work into them.
No wonder the entertainment industry has been in nonstop strike mode.
‘COYOTE VS ACME’ has been officially saved by Ketchup Entertainment, who bought the film for $50M
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
March 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is a victory in every sense of the word!
It's ridiculous that fully completed, ready-to-release films are able to be scrapped and shelved with no regard or appreciation for the cast and crew who put so much work into them.
No wonder the entertainment industry has been in nonstop strike mode.
It's ridiculous that fully completed, ready-to-release films are able to be scrapped and shelved with no regard or appreciation for the cast and crew who put so much work into them.
No wonder the entertainment industry has been in nonstop strike mode.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a humungous gimbal supporting a full-size Cessna!
I had a great conversation with DP Johnny Derango and colorist Ian Vertovec about their roles in crafting the look for Lionsgate's Flight Risk.
postperspective.com/flight-risks...
I had a great conversation with DP Johnny Derango and colorist Ian Vertovec about their roles in crafting the look for Lionsgate's Flight Risk.
postperspective.com/flight-risks...
March 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a humungous gimbal supporting a full-size Cessna!
I had a great conversation with DP Johnny Derango and colorist Ian Vertovec about their roles in crafting the look for Lionsgate's Flight Risk.
postperspective.com/flight-risks...
I had a great conversation with DP Johnny Derango and colorist Ian Vertovec about their roles in crafting the look for Lionsgate's Flight Risk.
postperspective.com/flight-risks...
Are there any movies or TV shows that reference the glorious "why do they call it oven" copypasta?
January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Are there any movies or TV shows that reference the glorious "why do they call it oven" copypasta?
January 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Been stuck on page 24 of my half-hour pilot for ages but at least I've been making progress in polishing what I've written so far.
December 14, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Been stuck on page 24 of my half-hour pilot for ages but at least I've been making progress in polishing what I've written so far.
Binged the entirety of Scissor Seven in less than two days and I'm craving season 5 right now.
Super fun watch with animation that speaks to my SOUL! The fight choreography is pretty much exactly what I want when it comes to these action shows.
Super fun watch with animation that speaks to my SOUL! The fight choreography is pretty much exactly what I want when it comes to these action shows.
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ALT: a close up of a cartoon character 's face with an angry expression
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Binged the entirety of Scissor Seven in less than two days and I'm craving season 5 right now.
Super fun watch with animation that speaks to my SOUL! The fight choreography is pretty much exactly what I want when it comes to these action shows.
Super fun watch with animation that speaks to my SOUL! The fight choreography is pretty much exactly what I want when it comes to these action shows.
I listen to the Final Fantasy VII Machinabridged soundtrack almost exclusively while writing. If a scene demands it, I will loop "Those Chosen by the Planet" until the tone hits just right.
@teamfourstar.bsky.social #scriptsky
@teamfourstar.bsky.social #scriptsky
December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM
I listen to the Final Fantasy VII Machinabridged soundtrack almost exclusively while writing. If a scene demands it, I will loop "Those Chosen by the Planet" until the tone hits just right.
@teamfourstar.bsky.social #scriptsky
@teamfourstar.bsky.social #scriptsky
To the person doing their shopping at the American Eagle in Montgomery, Alabama, you are using the wrong email address.
That is my iCloud address.
I am getting your receipts.
I don't need to know what clothes you are buying.
I don't want to know this forbidden knowledge.
Please.
Set me free.
That is my iCloud address.
I am getting your receipts.
I don't need to know what clothes you are buying.
I don't want to know this forbidden knowledge.
Please.
Set me free.
November 30, 2024 at 7:18 PM
To the person doing their shopping at the American Eagle in Montgomery, Alabama, you are using the wrong email address.
That is my iCloud address.
I am getting your receipts.
I don't need to know what clothes you are buying.
I don't want to know this forbidden knowledge.
Please.
Set me free.
That is my iCloud address.
I am getting your receipts.
I don't need to know what clothes you are buying.
I don't want to know this forbidden knowledge.
Please.
Set me free.
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PART 2
Never take a gig unless you can kill it
Don't spec anything you don't control the rights to
If you let them roll you, they will
Do your absolute best, every single time
Don't be a dick to anyone, esp assistants
Know your worth, don't take less
Deliver on time
Find joy in the process!
Never take a gig unless you can kill it
Don't spec anything you don't control the rights to
If you let them roll you, they will
Do your absolute best, every single time
Don't be a dick to anyone, esp assistants
Know your worth, don't take less
Deliver on time
Find joy in the process!
SCREENWRITING AXOIMS FOR A LONG CAREER:
Underpromise, overdeliver.
Don't turn in a 1st draft, it should be at least the 5th.
Don't act emotionally to notes. Digest then respond.
The studio / producers are your partners not your enemy.
Your next job is determined by how you did on your last.
Underpromise, overdeliver.
Don't turn in a 1st draft, it should be at least the 5th.
Don't act emotionally to notes. Digest then respond.
The studio / producers are your partners not your enemy.
Your next job is determined by how you did on your last.
November 27, 2024 at 9:42 PM
PART 2
Never take a gig unless you can kill it
Don't spec anything you don't control the rights to
If you let them roll you, they will
Do your absolute best, every single time
Don't be a dick to anyone, esp assistants
Know your worth, don't take less
Deliver on time
Find joy in the process!
Never take a gig unless you can kill it
Don't spec anything you don't control the rights to
If you let them roll you, they will
Do your absolute best, every single time
Don't be a dick to anyone, esp assistants
Know your worth, don't take less
Deliver on time
Find joy in the process!
Well I should say
They all went for the AI craze
You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 tech bros at a table
Meetings that mark the difference between a screenwriter and a bot
With a capital "B" and that rhymes with "C" and that stands for CRAP!
#scriptsky #screenwriters
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjcF...
They all went for the AI craze
You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 tech bros at a table
Meetings that mark the difference between a screenwriter and a bot
With a capital "B" and that rhymes with "C" and that stands for CRAP!
#scriptsky #screenwriters
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjcF...
WGA Awards host Seth MacFarlane performs "Ya Got Trouble"
YouTube video by WGA West
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Well I should say
They all went for the AI craze
You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 tech bros at a table
Meetings that mark the difference between a screenwriter and a bot
With a capital "B" and that rhymes with "C" and that stands for CRAP!
#scriptsky #screenwriters
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjcF...
They all went for the AI craze
You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 tech bros at a table
Meetings that mark the difference between a screenwriter and a bot
With a capital "B" and that rhymes with "C" and that stands for CRAP!
#scriptsky #screenwriters
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjcF...
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Gone Phishing? I had the chance to speak with Daniel Jean from Moment Factory about their work in providing the VFX for Phish's four-day concert at the Las Vegas Sphere.
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
Moment Factory Goes Phishing With VFX at Las Vegas Sphere - postPerspective
By Jake Bourke Montreal-based Moment Factory teamed up with American jam band Phish to put on a four-night concert series at Sphere in Las Vegas this past spring. The concert made use of several boun...
postperspective.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Gone Phishing? I had the chance to speak with Daniel Jean from Moment Factory about their work in providing the VFX for Phish's four-day concert at the Las Vegas Sphere.
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
Discovering the existence of fanfiction when I was 15 is how I eventually got my start as writer, and the revelation of "wow, I can also do that" still inspires me to this day.
One of my biggest career goals is to inspire others the same way. Just get creative and have fun! Play with your stories!
One of my biggest career goals is to inspire others the same way. Just get creative and have fun! Play with your stories!
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Discovering the existence of fanfiction when I was 15 is how I eventually got my start as writer, and the revelation of "wow, I can also do that" still inspires me to this day.
One of my biggest career goals is to inspire others the same way. Just get creative and have fun! Play with your stories!
One of my biggest career goals is to inspire others the same way. Just get creative and have fun! Play with your stories!
I firmly believe the MacBook Pro could be an excellent laptop for video games. The hardware has almost caught up with current AAA standards, and its sleek, portable-friendly form factor is a legitimate advantage over other gaming laptop brands such as MSI.
However, Apple still lacks software.
However, Apple still lacks software.
November 15, 2024 at 12:12 AM
I firmly believe the MacBook Pro could be an excellent laptop for video games. The hardware has almost caught up with current AAA standards, and its sleek, portable-friendly form factor is a legitimate advantage over other gaming laptop brands such as MSI.
However, Apple still lacks software.
However, Apple still lacks software.
Never underestimate a flat character arc! Some of my all-time favorites fall into this category, but it doesn't make them any less compelling, and it also doesn't mean they can't grow.
It's just a different kind of journey a character undergoes.
It's just a different kind of journey a character undergoes.
November 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Never underestimate a flat character arc! Some of my all-time favorites fall into this category, but it doesn't make them any less compelling, and it also doesn't mean they can't grow.
It's just a different kind of journey a character undergoes.
It's just a different kind of journey a character undergoes.
Trying out our first post due to peer pressure 😅
Audio streamer seeking Writers for emotionally intense, drama-packed stories in the serialized romance and drama genres. Familiarity with webnovels and bilingual in Mandarin and English preferred!
Submit for free: writers.coverfly.com/industry-man...
Audio streamer seeking Writers for emotionally intense, drama-packed stories in the serialized romance and drama genres. Familiarity with webnovels and bilingual in Mandarin and English preferred!
Submit for free: writers.coverfly.com/industry-man...
Audio streamer seeking bilingual (Mandarin and English) melodrama and soap opera writers - Industry Mandates -
Coverfly
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Audio streamer is seeking Staff Writers and an experienced Head Writer for emotionally intense, drama-packed stories in the serialized romance and drama genres. Familiarity w...
writers.coverfly.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:21 AM
"Wokeness" in media, I've come to realize, is a personal balking point. It doesn't represent actual flaws or issues (structural, character, pacing, etc) within a given narrative.
People will cry "woke" because progressive characters and themes are usually front & center, and they won't dig further.
People will cry "woke" because progressive characters and themes are usually front & center, and they won't dig further.
November 14, 2024 at 12:44 AM
"Wokeness" in media, I've come to realize, is a personal balking point. It doesn't represent actual flaws or issues (structural, character, pacing, etc) within a given narrative.
People will cry "woke" because progressive characters and themes are usually front & center, and they won't dig further.
People will cry "woke" because progressive characters and themes are usually front & center, and they won't dig further.
Gone Phishing? I had the chance to speak with Daniel Jean from Moment Factory about their work in providing the VFX for Phish's four-day concert at the Las Vegas Sphere.
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
Moment Factory Goes Phishing With VFX at Las Vegas Sphere - postPerspective
By Jake Bourke Montreal-based Moment Factory teamed up with American jam band Phish to put on a four-night concert series at Sphere in Las Vegas this past spring. The concert made use of several boun...
postperspective.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Gone Phishing? I had the chance to speak with Daniel Jean from Moment Factory about their work in providing the VFX for Phish's four-day concert at the Las Vegas Sphere.
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
postperspective.com/moment-facto...
When writing what was originally intended as a short, few-paragraph synopsis, how long should it be if I want to consider it a fully functional outline for a 30-page pilot instead?
Right now, it's at 820 words. No sluglines. Just pure plot.
#scriptsky
Right now, it's at 820 words. No sluglines. Just pure plot.
#scriptsky
November 8, 2024 at 10:11 PM
When writing what was originally intended as a short, few-paragraph synopsis, how long should it be if I want to consider it a fully functional outline for a 30-page pilot instead?
Right now, it's at 820 words. No sluglines. Just pure plot.
#scriptsky
Right now, it's at 820 words. No sluglines. Just pure plot.
#scriptsky
Does anyone else use BrainFm while writing? It's one of those things I keep forgetting about, but when I actually use it, it's such a game-changer when it comes to focus and output.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
#scriptsky #screenwriting
November 7, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Does anyone else use BrainFm while writing? It's one of those things I keep forgetting about, but when I actually use it, it's such a game-changer when it comes to focus and output.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
#scriptsky #screenwriting