JosephScrimshaw

@josephscrimshaw

Writer & director of new horror film, Dead Media. Coming soon to a theater, streamer & physical media near you. A frozen pizza + a martini = a gourmet meal (he/him)

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JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· 28d

In honor of the late great Harry Dean Stanton’s birthday, here’s an old drawing I did inspired by his character in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

A faded ink drawing of a man with wild hair, a band aid on his forehead and a cigarette in his mouth. He reads Hamlet. An exclamation mark is in a word ballon

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· 29d

Stopped by Brain Dead Studios where our horror film will have its Los Angeles premiere this Saturday July 18th. It will look like this except the marquee will say DEAD MEDIA instead of Hudson Hawk. Tix here: studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/dead-...

A man stands under a theater marquee that advertises Hudson Hawk

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 14

Excited to join The Wanger Show live tonight at 8 pm pacific to talk our horror movie DEAD MEDIA’S upcoming roadshow tour and all things film! Watch here: youtube.com/live/CdY1Sj1...

An as for the live video podcast, the Wager show. A picture of three men one is talking on an old phone. The other two are on modern microphone, smiling and laughing.

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 13

Nothing says sophisticated evening at the theater like whiskey in a sippy cup

A man looks at a sippy cup in an ornate theater lobby

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 12

After our Los Angeles premiere on July 18th, DEAD MEDIA's next stop on THE BONUS FEATURES TOUR is Digital Gym Cinemas in San Diego on July 19th! The event includes an intro, a Q&A, movie merch, and more. Then, for me at least, staring at the bay. Tix here: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

An ad for the horror movie Dead Media. An image of a woman looking distraught but focused. Text reads Dead Media. San Diego, California. Digital Gym Cinemas. Sun, July 19. 5:40 pm. Filmmaker Intro. Post film Q&A with star Jessica Fenton and director Joseph Scrimshaw. "Like the Cabin in the Woods, Dead Media exploits horror movie tropes while also having fun with them." -Star Tribune. The Bonus Features Tour. Tix: Antennareleasing dot com slash films slash deadmedia

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 11

SOON! Our horror film DEAD MEDIA makes its Los Angeles debut at Brain Dead Studios. Join us at 6 pm in the courtyard for a photo op, exclusive merch, and more! Film is at 7 pm, followed by a Q&A moderated by @thejoelynch.bsky.social! Tickets are here: studios.wearebraindead.com/purchase/134...

An ad for the horror movie DEAD MEDIA. A young woman and a middle aged man talk on a couch, behind them a woman's eyes pop in terror on a TV screen. The text reads: DEAD MEDIA. The Bonus Features Tour. Los Angeles Premiere. Brain Dead Studios. July 18th. 6 pm. Meet and Greet in the courtyard. Photo op, exclusive merch, and more. 7 pm. Filmmaker intro and film. Post-film. Q&A moderated by Joe Lynch. James Urbaniak, Sammi-Jack Martincak, Jessica Fenton, Antonio Teodoro and Joseph Scrimshaw. Tix: Antennareleasing dot com slash films slash deadmedia

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 9

Today the roadshow tour for the film I wrote and directed was announced so I decided to celebrate with a 42 second film called MARTNI SUNSET and then drink one of the stars

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 8

Thrilled to officially announce DEAD MEDIA: THE BONUS FEATURES TOUR! Theatrical roadshow screenings of our horror film DEAD MEDIA with intro, Q&A, merch & more. Because going to the theater should be an event. More screenings to be announced, info & tix at: www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadme...

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 6

Thrilled to be on Tristan Miller’s podcast, Movies To Fall Asleep To, discussing my comfort film, 1931’s Dracula and the upcoming roadshow tour for our horror film Dead Media. Podcast is here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

A sad vampire lifts his black and red cape while standing at a microphone

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 5

The strange existential feeling of following yourself on social media. We’ve started an Instagram account for our horror movie DEAD MEDIA ahead of our theatrical roadshow this summer with @antennareleasing.bsky.social. If you’re on instagram, we’d love a follow: www.instagram.com/deadmediamov...

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 5

One time, a friend invited me to a surprise birthday party for her boyfriend. When he walked in and we yelled “surprise” he sighed and said, “I told her I didn’t want this, please leave.” Anyway, happy birthday, America

A press release and storm warning that reads “ important information from salute to America. Immediate evacuation.”

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 4

Neighborhood restaurant gets the vibe of this Fourth of July

A sign above a restaurant door that reads Reds, Whites & Booze 4 You

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 3

Minnesota friends! Our horror film DEAD MEDIA is going on a month long roadshow starting July 18th in LA and ending Aug 18th back where the movie was filmed--MINNEAPOLIS! At the beautiful Heights Theater with intro, Q&A, and more! Tix are live now: ticketing.useast.veezi.com/purchase/667...

An ad for the horror movie DEAD MEDIA. Frightened eyes peer out. The actor James Urbaniak looks alarmed. The text reads DEAD MEDIA. Minneapolis, MN. The Heights. August 18th. 7 pm. Intro from Director Joseph Scrimshaw. Q&A with cast and crew. "An exciting homage to great horror, cult classics, and the bygone era of DVD bonus features."

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jul 2

My favorite band from the early 2000s

A sign at the LaBrea Tar Pits that reads Death Trap for Meat-Eaters

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 30

Thanks to @chattfilmfest.org for the award! If you're curious to see DEAD MEDIA--a horror film about a haunted DVD--join us for the Los Angeles premiere! More details on the roadshow this summer coming from me and @antennareleasing.bsky.social! LA tix: studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/dead-...

A an for the horror movie DEAD MEDIA. It shows a man holding up a DVD for an old horror movie called Night of the Lurchers. And a film festival laurel that reads Let's Get Physical Special Jury Prize, Chattanooga Film Festival 2026

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 30

I have no desire to have a gate shut on me but this guy is making it look very fun, like they’re posing for the souvenir photo at the end of the rollercoaster

A warning sign with a cartoon gate closing in a red human figure . The figure’s arms and legs stick up in the air like they’re on a roller coaster ride

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 28

Me: There’s a lot that’s bad about social media but I stay there to get out of my own head and connect with friends across the globe Facebook: Have you considered looking only at your own posts?

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 27

The big Los Angeles premiere of our horror movie Dead Media is coming up in a few weeks! Saturday, July 28th. With intro from, post-film Q&A moderated by Joe Lynch, exclusive merch, and more! Tix here: studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/dead-...

An ad for the horror movie, dead media. A monster hand holding a DVD with blue light exploding. Text reads: dead media, Los Angeles, premiere, brain dead Studios, Saturday, July 18 at 7 PM, post film Q&A with casting crew, moderated by Joe Lynch.

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 27

After a very long day, date night at dusk

Two little cocktails cuddle while staring at the fading light

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 26

Long day, three circle night

A martini, a frozen pizza, and a donut seen from above

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 24

Last night, I was very tired while waiting to pick up my wife at the airport and briefly thought Grogu was real.

A concrete airport wall. A shadow is cast that looks like the silhouette of Grogu. It’s being cast by a small fire hydrant in the corner of the photo

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 24

DEAD MEDIA is honored to be part of the great @chattfilmfest.org! If you've got tix to the virtual festival, join us this Friday the 26th at 4:45 pm pacific/7:45 pm eastern in the festival's discord for a DEAD MEDIA WATCH PARTY. I'll be in the discord! Info: www.chattfilmfest.org/watch-party-...

An ad for the horror movie DEAD MEDIA. The image shows a monster hand holding a DVD with creepy energy bursting it out of it. A laurel for the Chattanooga Film Festival. Text reads: Dead Media. Virtual Watch Party on the Chattanooga Film Festival Discord. Friday June 26th, 7:45 pm Eastern, 4:45 pm pacific. Full info here: www.chattanoogafilmfest.org/watch-party-schedule

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 24

Finally, a donut that looks as stressed as I feel

A lemon donut with a shocked vibe on a blue plate

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 23

Thematically related purchases from a recent trip to Amoeba Hollywood record store

A vinyl album of the Metallica record, ride the lightning and action figures of Frankenstein’s monster and the bride of Frankenstein

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 22

To those who celebrate, happy summer solstice

A martini on a balcony. The sun hovers at the edge of the glass turning the clear liquid into gold

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 21

Happy Father’s Day to my Father, Tim. This picture is from my last visit to Minneapolis. We both liked this Troll beer so I asked him to take a photo with it, accidentally turning him into an influencer.

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 21

Every AMC is an ad for Backrooms. Heartbreak feels good in a liminal space like this

An empty gray hallway at an odd angle. Sickly yellow light reflects on flat grey walls. This is AMC

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 20

Tonight’s totally normal double feature to celebrate tickets going on sale for the Los Angeles premiere of our horror movie, Dead Media studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/dead-...

A blu ray copy of the movie, Sunset Boulevard and a DVD copy of the movie, Dawn of the dead. Between them sits a lovely whiskey cocktail.

A lovely whiskey cocktail is held up to a television. On the screen is an image from the film, Dawn of the dead. You can see the title of the film, warping through the glass of the cocktail.

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 19

After many years in Hollywood, it’s no small thing to finally see the film I wrote and directed up on the big screen in this strange beast of a city. I love Los Angeles, I love making films, and I can’t wait to share this one with my fellow Angelenos. Thanks, @antennareleasing.bsky.social!

A promo image for the horror film DEAD MEDIA. It features stills from the film. A troubled young woman. A middle aged man holding an old DVD. A strange doctor. A woman with eyes in terror. The text reads DEAD MEDIA. LA Premiere July 18th Brain Dead Studios

JosephScrimshaw@josephscrimshaw· Jun 19

NEWS: The LA premiere of DEAD MEDIA is Sat, July 18th at Brain Dead Studios! Featuring a Q&A moderated by @thejoelynch.bsky.social with stars Sammi-Jack Martincak, @jamesurbaniak.bsky.social, Jessica Fenton & me. More screening details soon! Tix: studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/dead-...