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Short films about the fantastic colliding with the everyday. https://requiredfield.productions/

And a newsletter about creativity, technology, and occasionally monsters. With jokes. https://news.requiredfieldproductions.com/
When I was a kid, we had a werewolf problem in our backyard. Then it went away. Or did it? Just in time for Spooky Season, I ask the perennial question, “Where is my werewolf?"
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Where is my werewolf?
When I was kid, we had a werewolf problem in our backyard. Okay, I had a werewolf problem. Then I moved and the problem went away. Or did it? I had a whole other topic planned for this week, then I...
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October 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In other news, the next issue of the (required field) Transmissions newsletter will be a little late.
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hey, I did a short, fun interview for
@paddygilmore.bsky.social’s most excellent Brands and Humor newsletter. What do I feel is the secret ingredient to humor that connects with your audience? Click and read!
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Brands & Humour | Paddy Gilmore | HumourScope® | Substack
Every week I look at how brands can use humour to be more likeable, memorable and — above all — profitable. Click to read Brands & Humour, by Paddy Gilmore | HumourScope®, a Substack publication with ...
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September 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The (required field) Transmissions newsletter is about “Creativity. Technology. Occasionally monsters. With jokes.” And it’s “occasionally" today — the new issue is out and it’s about the joy and solace of horror movies. Enjoy!
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How Microsoft turned me into a horror fan
You’ve probably already figured out I'm a horror fan. I mean, I wrote a 1,000-word essay around my Alien head canon. And described my Predator growth theory in the Lightning Round. And heck, it’s righ...
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September 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The good folks at #HPLFF2025 have their Kickstarter going, so this is a great time to get your tickets and support the festival. Can't make it Portland? No worries, there’s a streaming festival, too! Go support some good people and join a warm and welcoming audience: kck.st/41nXysJ
30th H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival: Cthulhu on the High Seas
Celebrate 30 years of Cosmic Horror Cinema with us in the theater Sept 19-21, or streaming at home December 5-9.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Fresh newsletter out today: “What I Learned (again) at Jazz Camp.” It’s got jazz combos, scuba diving, screenplay writing and more, plus some of the weirder Fun Facts I’ve ever posted. Enjoy!
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August 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
f you’re going to be at #SeattleWorldcon2025 this weekend, you can see "Your Parasite and You" as part of the Best of Crypticon block, starting at 3p on Fri 15 Aug.
And if you’re not going to Worldcon, why not? Check out their glorious schedule for all the SF/F goodness you can delight in.
August 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Pat Boone says “Hold my milk”

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May 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I took a look at updating my newsletter’s “value statement,” and hoo boy did that turn into a rabbit hole. So I ask the musical question “Can your heart stand the shocking facts?” (about the (required field) Transmissions newsletter), out later this week: news.requiredfieldproductions.com
(required field) Transmissions
Creativity. Technology. Occasionally monsters. With jokes.
news.requiredfieldproductions.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Reposted by (required field) Productions
TRAILER OF THE DAY! Pleased to present this Official Selection from the PNW & (Required Field) Productions, directed by Jamie Gower, YOUR PARASITE AND YOU! See it 4/5 at @siffnews.bsky.social Downtown during the 2025 @bonebat.bsky.social Comedy of Horrors Film Fest! Get tickets via the link below!
Your Parasite and You trailer
Hosting a parasite is a special time for you and your body. So how can you be a good host to your parasite? We'll show you how to be part of something wonderful! MUSIC Bonn…
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March 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When I'm quiet here, it means I'm working on this:
January 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM