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Icarus Films (UK)
I nominate @indywoodFILMS for a Shorty Award in #director because... for his madcap, no sleep Tweetahons and dedication
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I nominate @indywoodFILMS for a Shorty Award in #director because... his passion to make his zombie movie is inspiring!
with AD Lane (Filmmaker)
What's your best tweet?
on New Years Day, I thanked everyone for believing in me & my film project, I can only say it was my best tweet because it was RT'D a lot...
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
1. Internet (inc TWITTER) 2. Movies 3. Car 4. my IMAGINATION 5. PS3 6. my iMAC
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I'm using twitter to 100% fan fund my debut feature film 'INVASION OF THE NOT QUITE DEAD' so far to 825 tweeters from 22 countries...
What's your favorite Twitter app?
the only twitter APP, I have is for the i-phone, I believe it's called echofon...
Twitter or Facebook?
I think Facebook is good if you want to know every detail of someones life, but for me, TWITTER is the site responsible for my success...
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
earlier today, pee wee Hermon was trending... say no more...
What feature should Twitter add?
right now it would be amazing if TWITTER joined forces with PIZZA HUT, sending my order by tweet would be GREAT...
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
I would love to have spoken to the legendary STANLEY KUBRICK on twitter, but the lack of twitter account isn't the only problem here...
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
There int any word I wont shorten or destroy in order 2 successfully use up my 140 characters so that I can fit in everything I want 2 say...
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
I would love to have one of the original MASTERS OF HORROR following me, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper... maybe one day...
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
during my 19 months of TWITTER FILM FUNDRAISING, I have only had a handful of negative people, which did become BLOCKED unfortunately...
Why should we vote for you?
I'm a genuine guy who has a love & passion for what I do, I love Twitter & the people on the site. To get your VOTE would mean the WORLD...
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
I would love to see 'DAWN OF THE DEAD' trend on twitter... or my film 'INVASION OF THE NOT QUITE DEAD'... lets make it happen...
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
my connection with the band @wheatus has been incredible, it has lead to them doing music for my film & me going on tour with them last year.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
I created the #80HourTweetathonFilmFundRaisathon I still don't know why it didn't catch on more...
How do you make your tweets unique?
I think the only thing that makes my tweets unique is because they all come straight from the heart, I tweet with passion...
What inspires you to tweet?
I am inspired every day by the amazing people that follow me, keeping me motivated, offering to help my film project at the drop of a hat...
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
yeah, considering I do non stop 85+ HOURS of NON STOP tweeting to raise money for my film, I'm surprised it isn't a lot more... haha...
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Life is for living, if you have a dream, then please find the courage & go out there & make it happen, NEVER give up on your LIFES DREAMS...
How long can you go without a tweet?
Since launching my account in MAY 2009, I've tweeted EVERY DAY... not a day has gone by... I could be addicted... I can quit ANYTIME... haha
What question are we not asking here that we should?
You could ask me what I'm wearing? I promise NOT to lie... haha
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
I think TWITTER will have to keep updating & re-launching itself to keep upto date with the ever changing world around it...
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
I do follow alot of people on Twitter who I admire, right now, top of the list would be my friend Brendan over on @WHEATUS very inspirational
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
the funniest person I follow on twitter is my friend Steve aka @thebunkermovie he is a LAUGH RIOT... give him a try...
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
I think ppl just think its for celebs, it's not at all & to be honest, I find that celebs talk out of their ass, which is why I dont follow.
Why should people follow you?
I would like to think it's because I inspire & motivate people to chase their dreams, I am proof that dreams can come true...
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
I am a big fan of @WHEATUS & @GUNNERGALE & @dannylaceyfilm & @philipbloom & @GeoffLloyd & @lostzombies
How do you decide what to tweet?
I tell people about who I am & about my fan funding film project & any updates on my project, also to inspire ppl to follow their dreams...
Why'd you start tweeting?
It was originally just an extra way to FILM FUNDRAISE, but then I made a lot of friends & now it's pleasure & business why I tweet...
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
It has, since launching my TWITTER based FILM FAN FUNDING model, I am now one step closer to my dream, thanks to the people of TWITTER...
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
I'd like to see more people following their dreams, taking the big risk & tweeting about how they are progressing, we all need to be inspire.
How will the world change in the next year?
I think people will have less money... but on more of a personal note, I will be filming my debut feature, so my life will change a lot...
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
I think one of the biggest problems with twitter is how you can write something as a joke & have the police raiding your house...
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
I am still waiting for the 'BACK TO THE FUTURE II' hoverboard... so right now, I am just hoping for that to still happen...
