Daniel Casey

Daniel Casey

@danielcaseytypes.bsky.social

Screenwriter: #F9 #KinMovie #10CloverfieldLane #MassEffectTV (upcoming?) #Wardriver and photography hobbyist: #Leica #Canon

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After learning about humanism through Star Trek as a kid, in my twenties I began to read the writings of Gloria Steinem. RIP. This was a great woman who dreamed of a better world for women, for all of us. Hope she’s at rest and happy out there in the stars.

Happy World Photo Day! Posting my personal favorite photo. I was in London working, and my wife, who’d just learned she was pregnant — flew in to visit. We walked around London and stopped at Buckingham Palace where I snapped this. It’s a pure encapsulation of one of the best times in my life. ❤️

Thinking about KIN for some reason today. Given it’s been a few years since it came out I want to post some behind the scenes pictures and stuff I took while on set. I miss working with my buddies the Baker Brothers. The Producers too. And the Toronto crew that shot the film was 10/10.

Appreciating the moment. I know it won’t last, but. I’m grateful to have it. Film/TV is such a rough trade these days — but this little indie-that-could remains a bright spot. Thank you to anyone who watches.

Just a reminder for any LA friends: the Slamdance Film Festival is happening at the Sunset Landmark Theaters and DGA theaters now. It’s a phenomenal festival, a REAL independent fest — a festival I owe my career to. I’m down there every day, come find me and let’s watch a movie! slamdance.com

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is great. Highly highly recommend. Bring your S/O, viva la revolution, love your kids, and then if you’re a true cinephile, go home and watch BATTLE OF ALGIERS after. (PTA directly shouts out this older incredible film for very good reason)

I didn’t know Redford, but I did have several interactions with him when I was in the Sundance Filmmaker Labs back in 2008. He was always on hand for the fellows who’d been selected. During one of our sit downs, he wound up giving me the single best piece of creative advice advice I’ve ever gotten.

Here’s what he said: with regard to screenwriting, ‘you gotta make audience laugh before you’ll ever get them to cry.’ This wound up being more true than I could ever have realized, and it’s a window into what makes us human. Long live RR. A kind, generous legend. #RobertRedford

5. Man with gun and bag of money. 4. This woman cannot be stopped! 3. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one. 2. These rich people are actually miserable. And also maybe murderers. 1. Systemic crime by powerful elites must be stopped.

Josh Gondelman@joshgondelman.bsky.social

My favorite genres are... 5. Punches Galore 4. We're Falling In Love Through Light Science Fiction 3. Wealthy Egoists Defrauded (Ideally a Documentary) 2. Getting The Gang Together For One Last Big Score 1. Our Hero Meets A Bunch of Weirdos One At A Time

My phone is annoying enough as is and I carry it around in my pocket. If anyone thinks I’m gonna put phone glasses on my face and walk around letting these Silicon Valley shitheads project ads directly into my eyeballs they are out of their fuggin minds. #zuck #elon